Not sure what to study? Don't worry! You don't need to declare your major until the start of your junior year. Your advisor will be there every step of the way.
Our MSN–Nurse Practitioner program focuses on the advanced clinical skills that are in high demand, as well as professionalism and evidence-based practice for improved patient outcomes. We offer three concentrations to give you the opportunity to align your graduate studies with your career goals.
App Due: Nov. 29, 2021 | Next Start: Jan. 18, 2022
Our faculty and staff are committed to your success.
For Andrew Kovalick, studying at Wilkes is a walk in the park — and a family tradition.Junior Andrew Kovalick already has three years of research experience on his resume and plenty of knowledge about his subjects. They have wildly different personalities. Some are outgoing; others are timid. The one thing they have in common is that they’re all squirrelly. More accurately, they’re all squirrels.
Craig Patton is a father, husband and Wilkes University MSN–PMHNP student working full-time as an RN. With such a busy life, how does he balance it all? These three benefits of a Wilkes education explain how he manages it so well.
For senior Jessica Turnitza, her most impactful lesson at Wilkes University came from a change in plans. After graduating from Pottsville Area High School, Turnitza chose Wilkes to pursue three of her passions: nursing, swimming and Air Force ROTC. She was heartbroken when a medical disqualification ended her military aspirations. Then a former major told her, “Either find a way or make a way.”
Students who have full-time jobs within a year of graduation
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I was able to stay heavily involved in activities within and outside of pharmacy school. It is a very close-knit community, and my professors were always there when I needed help.Lauren Hertzog ’20, PharmD | Lieutenant and Pharmacist, U.S. Public Health Service
No matter what title someone held, they were always full of a bounty of knowledge that would help to guide you in one direction or another.Seth Platukas '20 - Secondary Science and Career Technology Teacher
I am so thankful for the never-ending support from faculty and administrators and all the amazing opportunities that they have provided for me.Francesca Varela-Seri '20 - Neuroscience and Psychology
A degree is a big investment. We offer a high-value educational experience that will uniquely prepare you for success.
Wilkes University is an inclusive learning environment committed to increasing access to higher education. We create opportunities for the dialogues that increase diversity awareness. We embrace and celebrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives which strengthen and enrich our campus and our community.
