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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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Flexible Online Nursing Programs

Distinguish yourself in the medical profession with a respected and recognized nursing credential.

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Prepare yourself for career advancement in health care or human services by earning a degree or certificate online.

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Choose CCNE–accredited nursing degree programs.

Online Programs for Professions in Health and Family Services

One of our goals at Penn State World Campus is to encourage inquiry and active learning. We help our students gather knowledge to solve problems, make decisions, and define values around real-world issues that apply to their work and community environments.

The growing demand for health care services is increasing the need for nursing professionals who have the knowledge necessary to manage and train the next generation of nurses.

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Stress on children and adults is leading to health, school, work, and relationship issues. There is a strong and growing demand for professionals with the training and expertise to help improve people's lives.

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Applying to a nursing program: RN to BSN,
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Applying to a nursing program: Master of Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice,
a nurse looks into a child patient's mouth in an office
New specializations for patient care added to online nurse practitioner program,
You have to make it happen. Nothing’s impossible if you focus and put your time in. Every bit of information that I have from Penn State is used every day on the job. The experience never ends.
— Michael Bach, Bachelor of Science in Nursing