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
There are great instructors here and they care about you. They also have a lot of resources available for students. The key is communicating what you need and the help is there.
Be ready to work hard. The professors are great and they’re here for a reason – they’re trying to teach you to do better.
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.
We have so many fantastic hospital systems all around in Northwest Indiana. No matter what direction you go, there’s a hospital... Those connections can change your life.
Everything is laid out for you from the beginning, you know what classes you have to take and it gives you a timeline to follow your progress.
I was also able to work hands-on with the instructors and other students – it was like a close-knit community. The instructors provided us with really great resources to help us succeed and get us ready for our real careers.
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 2025 Best Online Programs. At the graduate level, PNW’s MSN degree (Family Nurse Practitioner concentration) ranked No. 87 nationally in the Best Nursing Master’s program category.
News
PNW’s College of Nursing adds newborn-focused simulation equipment
The College of Nursing at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is adding to its state-of-the-art health simulation labs with new specialty equipment focused on pregnancy, childbirth and newborn health care.
PNW Nursing faculty member earns prestigious AANP national recognition
Julia Rogers, associate professor of Nursing at Purdue University Northwest, is the recipient of the State Award for Outstanding Contributions for Indiana from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
PNW’s Online Nursing Programs Earn Top 100 Rankings from U.S. News and World Report
PNW’s online nursing programs earned top 100 rankings in their respective categories in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs rankings.
Important Dates
Mar 30
Days of Discovery Registration DeadlineStudents and faculty are invited to showcase their research through poster presentations. Register now to secure your spot!
Mar 31
Undergraduate Student Stipend and Engagement Award DeadlineThe award will cover costs for a research project or academic engagement expenses, which can include student stipends or travel for academic engagement purposes.
Mar 31
PNW Student Conference Presentation Grant DeadlineThis grant is available to support undergraduate and graduate students presenting projects and/or research at conferences or competitions.
Apr 11
Last Day to Drop Spring 2025 ClassesLast day to drop Spring 2025 classes ends at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11.
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 Spring 2028.
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