Education – RN Track

Graduates of Walden’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program have the knowledge and ability to be leaders in the profession and contribute to positive social change in their communities and throughout the world. The Education specialization addresses the growing need for nurse educators. Nurses also provide essential education in staff development; patient/family issues; and school, occupational, and community settings.

Applicants who have a diploma, associate degree in nursing, or bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing and are licensed registered nurses may be admitted to the MSN program, provided they fulfill the general education requirements. Once applicants meet these requirements, they are admitted to Walden and begin taking the foundational courses. Students then advance to the core curriculum, the specialization courses, and finally, the capstone courses.

Completion Requirements

• 59 semester credit hours
  • Foundational courses (25 sem. cr.)
  • Core courses (12 sem. cr.)
  • Specialization courses (16 sem. cr.)
  • Capstone courses (6 sem. cr.)

Estimated time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.

Foundational Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Semester Credits
NURS 6000	Success Strategies in the Master of Science Program in Nursing Online Environment	1
NURS 6006	Issues and Trends in Nursing	4
NURS 6010	Advancing Nursing Through Inquiry and Research	4
NURS 6015	Information and Healthcare Technologies Applied to Nursing Practice	4
NURS 6022	Topics in Clinical Nursing	4
NURS 6025	Managing a Continuum of Care for Positive Patient Outcomes	4
NURS 6030	The Practice of Population-Based Care	4

Core Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Semester Credits
NURS 6110	The Nurse Leader: New Perspectives on the Profession	3
NURS 6101	Policy and Politics in Nursing and Healthcare	3
NURS 6125	Integrating Theory and Research for Evidence-Based Practice	3
NURS 6150	Promoting and Preserving Health in a Diverse Society	3

Specialization Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Semester Credits
NURS 6300	Student-Centered Learning in Nursing Education	3
NURS 6310	Teaching Strategies for Nurse Educators	3
NURS 6320	Integrating Technology Into Nursing Education	3
NURS 6330	Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Evaluation	3
NURS 6340	The Nurse Educator: Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships	4

Capstone Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Semester Credits
NURS 6500	Capstone Synthesis Practicum I	3
NURS 6510	Capstone Synthesis Practicum II	3

Course Descriptions