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
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.
I really got that one-on-one experience with my professors. I liked being able to contact them and having them respond quickly. They were always there and willing to help.
The reason I love PNW is it has a really great reputation, great job placement, great clinicals and great professors. It’s affordable, close to home, and you’re able to get involved on campus.
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 RN-to-BSN program ranked 57 among Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 annual Best Online Program rankings. 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
Purdue University Northwest named among 2025 best Midwest universities by U.S. News & World Report
PNW was ranked as a top public regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 annual Best Colleges rankings, while also being recognized for student social mobility.
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PNW’s Study-Away program offers students a world of opportunity
PNW’s Study-Away programs provide students opportunities to expand their academic horizons, develop real-world skills, explore new cultures and build unforgettable memories.
Leading and participating in multi-site educational research to develop evidence-based strategies for teaching, Beth Vottero research focuses on quality improvement in nursing and has generated a body of knowledge for nursing educators.
Important Dates
Nov 27
Thanksgiving BreakDue to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no classes from Wednesday, November 27 through Saturday, November 30.
Dec 07
Fall 2024 Classes EndFall Classes end Saturday, December 7. Next week are final exams! Make sure to study and enjoy your break after!
Dec 09
Fall 2024 Final ExamsGet ready to start your final exams! Final exams run from Monday, December 9, through Saturday, December 14.
Dec 14
Fall 2024 CommencementFall 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held indoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
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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