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The RN to BSN program requires you to have a valid RN license or to have earned one within your first semester of the program.

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The DNP – Nurse Practitioner program requires you to be licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Pennsylvania, or to be licensed prior to being admitted into the program.

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The Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate program requires you to be licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Pennsylvania, or to be licensed prior to being admitted into the program.

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The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate program requires you to be licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Pennsylvania, or to be licensed prior to being admitted into the program.

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The Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate program requires you to be licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Pennsylvania, or to be licensed prior to being admitted into the program.

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Our programs are taught by expert faculty from Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing — and backed by a world-class reputation and accreditation, a student support team, and a powerful network of students, mentors, and alumni.


Convenient Online Format

No matter where you are in the world, you can pursue a nursing degree online through Penn State World Campus.

High-Quality Nursing Degrees and Certificates

As a registered nurse, you focus every day on taking care of others. Find the time to take care of yourself by preparing for more challenging and rewarding positions through one of Penn State's online nursing programs.

With our online learning format, you won't need to quit your job or change your life to earn a high-quality nursing degree or certificate from Penn State's well-regarded Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing.

Explore our site to learn more and to request information on the online nursing program that best fits your needs.

Undergraduate Programs

Advance your knowledge of theory and your clinical skills while making yourself more marketable in the current health care industry. This online degree program is for currently licensed Registered Nurses (RN) with an associate degree or diploma who would like to continue their education with a BSN.

Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Learn to support the implementation and use of informatics tools in technology-rich health care environments. The curriculum in this online certificate program includes courses in electronic health records, clinical decision support tools, and other topics geared specifically for registered nurses who work directly with technology.

Learn more about the Undergraduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics

Gain the tools you need to provide specialized services for victims and perpetrators of traumatic events. Learn about evidence collection and preservation; forensic documentation; the recognition of domestic violence, assault, and stalking; and legal and ethical issues.

Learn more about the Undergraduate Certificate in Nursing Forensics
This program is CCNE Accredited

Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. The bachelor’s program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, D.C. 20036, 202-887-6791.

The program enabled me to work full-time, thus giving me the opportunity to incorporate my studies with real-life situations. With the knowledge that I have attained from Penn State, I am better placed to thrive in my current role and aspire to new and exciting opportunities.
— Stacey Okoth , RN to BSN Graduate

We Are Penn State Online

This is the real Penn State. You will take courses with curriculum developed by the same professors who teach on campus. You can expect the same caliber of academic quality that you associate with Penn State.