Nursing Programs

You understand the needs of your patients and your organization—and you see the opportunities for improvement in the nursing profession. With Walden University's online degree programs in nursing, you can become an agent of change and a leader in your field.

Browse available nursing programs by degree level:


Doctorate

Doctorate of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)

Reach the highest level of nursing practice and discover how to promote a more effective and efficient healthcare system. This program gives you the credentials you need to assume a greater leadership role within a healthcare organization, and it can help you contribute to improved patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. You can build on your expertise to further patient care, gain the knowledge and skills needed to train the next generation of nurses, and translate theory into an advanced nursing practice that enhances the health of populations and communities.

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Master’s

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

This online degree program focuses on developing leaders in the nursing field. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is based on nursing guidelines from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The graduate degree curriculum , along with nationally renowned faculty, can help you acquire the tools to teach others and prepare for current and future career opportunities. The program is available to registered nurses with a hospital diploma, associate degree in nursing, or bachelor’s degree.

Specializations

  • Education
  • Leadership and Management
  • Nursing Informatics

Walden University’s MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs in preparing effective nurses. For students, accreditation signifies program innovation and continuous self-assessment. Graduates recognize that, as they seek new positions or entry into doctoral programs, accreditation is valued and may be required.

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Bachelor’s

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Completion Program (CCNE-Accredited)

This online degree completion program provides current registered nurses who have a hospital diploma or associate degree in nursing with the opportunity to earn a CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Walden’s nursing programs meet the rigorous academic and professional standards set by CCNE. In fact, our BSN received accreditation in its first year of eligibility, which speaks to its quality.

With a curriculum designed by nursing experts and 100% of faculty holding doctoral degrees, our BSN program provides an in-depth understanding of evidence-based practices that can be applied on the job immediately. This online program can be completed in as little as 18 months.*

*Time to completion depends on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable.

Gain the skills and earn the credentials you need to stay current in an evolving healthcare field. Call 1-888-779-0807 to begin.

Program Accreditation Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Walden University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs in preparing effective nurses by:

  • Ensuring nursing programs are held accountable to the profession as a whole.
  • Evaluating the success of nursing programs in achieving their missions, goals, and expected outcomes.
  • Assessing the extent to which nursing programs meet accreditation standards.
  • Fostering continuing improvement in nursing programs and professional practice.

Graduates recognize that, as they seek new positions or entry into doctoral as well as master’s programs, accreditation is valued and may be required.

Walden University is listed in the U.S. Department of Education’s comprehensive database of accredited post-secondary educational institutions. The database is searchable by institution name, accrediting body, and geographic region.

Call 1-888-779-0807 to learn more about our accredited online nursing programs.

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Certificates

Post-Masters Certificates in Nursing

The demand for nurse leaders in education, technology, and clinical settings, and at the upper levels of management is increasing. As a professional nurse seeking to meet this growing demand, you must have access to the most current thinking and best practices. Earning a Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing can help you bolster your skills so you can help meet rapidly growing demands for better patient care, achieve greater professional recognition, create new career opportunities or improve long-term career prospects, and improve your position with regard to compensation.

Programs

  • Nursing Education
  • Nursing Informatics
  • Nursing Leadership and Management

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Note on Licensure
Walden University’s MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs in preparing effective nurses. For students, accreditation signifies program innovation and continuous self-assessment. Graduates recognize that, as they seek new positions or entry into doctoral programs, accreditation is valued and may be required.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association; http://www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456.

The North Central Association is one of the six regional accrediting associations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The North Central Association is a U.S. membership organization for educational institutions that was created to develop and maintain high standards of academic excellence.

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