1-866-492-5336 in the U.S.
International Inquiries
Colleges and Schools
Graduates of the Walden M.S. program in Nursing have the knowledge and skills 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, schools, occupational, and community settings.
Applicants who have a diploma, A.D.N., or bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing and are licensed registered nurses may be accepted in the M.S. program in Nursing, 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 progress on to the core curriculum, the specialization courses, and finally, the capstone courses.
Completion Requirements
- 65 semester credit hours
- Foundational courses (25 sem. cr.)
- Core courses (18 sem. cr.)
- Specialization courses (16 sem. cr.)
- Capstone courses (6 sem. cr.)
- Program of Study and Professional Development Plan
Estimated time to completion: less than 3 years, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 866-492-5336.
Walden offers frequent start dates so that you can begin when it’s convenient for you. Next Start Date: June 23. Admission policies vary by program. Call 1-866-492-5336 or apply now.
General Education Requirements
The admissions department must evaluate the completion of the following general education requirements (minimum 45 semester credits):
| Course Title | Credits |
| Communication* | 9 |
| Humanities | 6 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | 9 |
| Mathematics and Science** | 15 |
| Introductory Statistics Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Call an enrollment advisor at 866-492-5336 to discuss how Walden can help you meet these requirements.
Foundational Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| NURS 6000 | Success Strategies in the Master of Science Program in Nursing Online Environment | 1 |
| NURS 6005 | Nursing Roles for Today and Tomorrow | 4 |
| NURS 6010 | Advancing Nursing Through Inquiry and Research | 4 |
| NURS 6015 | Information and Health Care Technologies Applied to Nursing Practice | 4 |
| NURS 6020 | Healing Therapies in Nursing Practice | 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 | Credits |
| NURS 6100 | Understanding Health Care Systems | 3 |
| NURS 6110 | The Nurse Leader: New Perspectives on the Profession | 3 |
| NURS 6120 | Linking Theory to Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 6130 | Evidence-Based Practice Through Research | 3 |
| NURS 6140 | Ethical and Legal Views of the Changing Health Care System | 3 |
| NURS 6150 | Promoting and Preserving Health in a Diverse Society | 3 |
Specialization Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | 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 | Credits |
| NURS 6500 | Synthesis Project | 3 |
| NURS 6510 | Synthesis Practicum | 3 |
Course Descriptions (pdf)
