
College of Nursing
Grow your career in the country’s most trusted profession by enrolling in PNW's College of Nursing, a designated NLN Center of Nursing Excellence.
Kickstart Your Career
Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed. Nursing undergraduates reported a 97% placement rate in the 2024-25 Next Step Survey.
Undergraduate
Graduate

The Highest Standard
PNW’s College of Nursing is a designated NLN Center of Nursing Excellence. The recognition is given to nursing programs that demonstrate sustained excellence in faculty development, nursing education research, and in student learning and professional development
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Online Programs
Our online nursing programs offer working nurses a high-quality and affordable pathway to your next credential.

How to Apply
No matter where you are in your career, PNW’s College of Nursing has a program to help you move forward.

Virtual Tour
Explore the state-of-the-art Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building, which has entire sections designed to look just like physicians’ offices or acute care facilities.

PNW Nursing Programs Recognized Nationally
PNW’s online nursing programs earned top 100 rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs, including a No. 38 placement for the RN-to-BSN program. At the graduate level, PNW’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees ranked nationally in the Top Graduate Nursing programs category.
News
Important Dates
Sep 22
Fall 2026 Career ExpoThe PNW 2026 Fall Career Expo is a career fair for students and alumni of Purdue University Northwest that are seeking full time employment and internships across all industries and academic majors.
Oct 12
Fall BreakPNW will observe Fall Break on Monday and Tuesday, October 12 and 13, 2026. There are no classes, but campus offices are open, with some exceptions.
Oct 26
Spring 2027 Priority Registration BeginsRegister for classes during Priority Registration to get the best selection of class days and times!
Nov 13
Last Day to Drop a Full-Term Fall 2026 CourseThe last day to drop a Full-Term Fall 2026 Course is Friday, November 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Accreditation

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) granted continuing accreditation to the baccalaureate, master’s and post-master’s certificate programs with the next evaluation visit scheduled for Fall 2027.
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The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) granted accreditation to the post-master’s doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program with the next evaluation visit scheduled for Fall 2027.
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