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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.
Undergraduate
Graduate
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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
Additional Resources
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Online Programs
Our online nursing programs offer working nurses a high-quality and affordable pathway to your next credential.
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How to Apply
No matter where you are in your career, PNW’s College of Nursing has a program to help you move forward.
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Student Resources
Explore essential resources to help you on your path to success.
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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.
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PNW Nursing Programs Recognized Nationally
Purdue University Northwest earned recognitions for several undergraduate programs and social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 annual Best Colleges rankings. PNW’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program was named 86 nationally among best undergraduate nursing programs
News
Important Dates
Jul 01
Deadline to Submit Summer 2024 Residency Application
Residency Applications for Summer 2024 are due by 4:30 pm on Monday, July 1. For more information, visit the Residency web page.
Jul 04
Campus Closed: Independence Holiday
In observance of Independence Day, both Hammond and Westville campuses will be closed and there will be no classes. Classes resume on Friday, July 5.
Jul 08
Nurse Camp (Hammond Campus)
Students entering their sophomore year of high school can start their nursing journey this summer with PNW’s faculty-led nursing camp!
Accreditation
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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 Spring 2028.
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