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.
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Graduate
Being a PNW student, I can assure you that you are setting yourself up for success by attending this university. With the variety of clubs, events, workshops and internship opportunities, you will always find support here on campus.
My research projects have helped me practice evidence-based nursing. This is a really important aspect of nursing, since the field is always evolving and growing, it’s a lifelong commitment to learning.
PNW’s DNP program gave me a deeper understanding of the systems we work in, not just the clinical side. I now understand why decisions are made, how organizations run and the bigger picture behind organizational changes.
The professors didn’t just teach, they guided, challenged and helped me see the full picture of what nursing really is across so many specialties.
PNW’s DNP program taught me exactly how to search for evidence, evaluate the reliability of research and interpret complex data with confidence. Being able to extract meaningful data and apply it to transform practice and improve care is invaluable.
What set this program apart from others was that it wasn’t just about learning theory, it was about applying it. It connected my nursing experience and theory to real practice – suddenly everything clicked.
PNW was the college that fit me. I love how close everyone is on campus. The smaller class sizes were perfect for me to learn.
The program is very well formulated and constructed. Everything I’ve learned from the start has been a solid base that I’ve been able to build upon.
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
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
A Lifelong Calling: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Loretta Santino
The path to a career in nursing began at home for Chancellor’s Medallion recipient Loretta Santino (BSN’26).
Purdue University Northwest raises over $1.6 million on 2026 PNW Day of Giving
A collective outpouring of generosity from PNW supporters raised a record 3,118 gifts amounting to over $1.6 million on the 13th annual PNW Day of Giving, held April 29.
Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions for 2026-27 academic year
Eight Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty members received approval April 10 by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2026-27 academic year.
