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No matter where you want to take your nursing career, you’ll find a path forward at Walden. Let us help you identify the degree that best aligns with your goals.
Choose the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree if you are a registered nurse (RN) looking to hone your skills and gain a credential that sets you apart. A BSN also serves as a bridge to an advanced nursing degree.
Choose this track if you are a registered nurse (RN) and want to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
This track allows you to take MSN courses as an undergraduate. These credits will be eligible for transfer to an MSN program once you complete your BSN.
Choose the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree if you aspire to seek certification as a nurse practitioner (NP) or if you want to pursue an MSN in a specialty practice area such as education, leadership, public health, or informatics.
Choose this track if you are a registered nurse (RN) entering the MSN program with a hospital diploma or an associate degree in nursing (ADN).
Learn how to conduct initial assessments, make diagnoses, and develop treatment and care plans for acutely or chronically ill adolescents and adults (13 and older).
Improve health outcomes for adolescents and adults (13 and older) by conducting initial assessments and delivering diagnoses as well as developing treatment and care plans.
Discover how to assess, diagnose, and treat routine medical conditions and explore strategies for practicing preventive healthcare for individuals and families.
Gain the skills to diagnose, provide therapy, treat, and prescribe medications for patients with mental illness, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse issues.
Gain the knowledge and leadership skills to address health and access issues for populations in underserved communities and focus on key health issues that may otherwise be overlooked.
Positively impact the well-being of young patients from birth to age 21 in primary care settings.
Go from giving the shots to calling them. Help shape the future of healthcare by making significant contributions to your organization in planning, finance, and human resources.
Prepare to address current healthcare issues in a clinical environment while developing teaching expertise in both classroom and staff development settings.
Learn how to design and implement effective and user-friendly systems that improve accuracy, eliminate redundancy, and reduce costs in health IT.
Choose the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree if you aspire to seek certification as a nurse practitioner (NP) or if you want to pursue an MSN in a specialty practice area such as education, leadership, public health, or informatics.
Choose this track if you are a registered nurse (RN) and have earned your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
Learn how to conduct initial assessments, make diagnoses, and develop treatment and care plans for acutely or chronically ill adolescents and adults (13 and older).
Improve health outcomes for adolescents and adults (13 and older) by conducting initial assessments and delivering diagnoses as well as developing treatment and care plans.
Discover how to assess, diagnose, and treat routine medical conditions and explore strategies for practicing preventive healthcare for individuals and families.
Gain the skills to diagnose, provide therapy, treat, and prescribe medications for patients with mental illness, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse issues.
Gain the knowledge and leadership skills to address health and access issues for populations in underserved communities and focus on key health issues that may otherwise be overlooked.
Positively impact the well-being of young patients from birth to age 21 in primary care settings.
Go from giving the shots to calling them. Help shape the future of healthcare by making significant contributions to your organization in planning, finance, and human resources.
Prepare to address current healthcare issues in a clinical environment while developing teaching expertise in both classroom and staff development settings.
Learn how to design and implement effective and user-friendly systems that improve accuracy, eliminate redundancy, and reduce costs in health IT.
Choose the DNP if you want to improve patient care delivery, mentor future nurses, and be a voice for patients and families. A DNP prepares nurses to influence patient outcomes and advance practice through high-level positions—from administrative and managerial roles to academia and beyond.
Choose this track if you have a BSN and are highly motivated to start a doctoral program without the need to complete a full MSN program first.
Build the knowledge and skills to care for patients 13 or older with complex acute and unstable chronic medical conditions.
Gain the advanced training to oversee the health and well-being of patients 13 and older and improve health outcomes.
Prepare to manage disease prevention, health promotion, and restorative care in patients of all ages.
Positively impact the well-being of young patients from birth to age 21 in primary care settings.
Learn to care for the mental and emotional well-being of patients with psychiatric disorders and emotional challenges.
Choose the PhD in Nursing if you want to influence policy or shape the next generation of nurses. This degree program is geared toward those who wish to teach in academia or contribute original new research to the profession.
Choose this track if you have a BSN and are highly motivated to start a doctoral program without the need to complete a full MSN program first.
Build the critical skills in nursing instruction you need to design relevant and innovative nursing curricula and programs.
Prepare to manage and implement healthcare programs and services by applying best practices in leadership, ethics, and strategic planning.
Design an interdisciplinary focus area that reflects your professional goals and interests, broadens your perspectives, or enables you to work more effectively with diverse populations and teams.
Gain the skills required to become a healthcare leader who can work effectively with diverse workforces and communities in a variety of settings.
Learn to design and influence population health at the local, regional, and global levels by analyzing risk factors of disease and how to initiate preventive measures by conducting research to improve the healthcare needs of communities and populations.
Choose the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree if you want to strengthen your advanced nursing practice, augment healthcare delivery, and improve patient outcomes.
Choose this track if you are a registered nurse (RN) and have earned your master’s in nursing degree.
Enhance your clinical practice leadership skills to help improve nursing practice and delivery of patient care.
Develop greater management expertise and harness your experience to serve as a leader and role model in your organization.
Build the knowledge and skills to care for patients 13 or older with complex acute and unstable chronic medical conditions.
Gain the advanced training to oversee the health and well-being of patients 13 and older and improve health outcomes.
Prepare to manage disease prevention, health promotion, and restorative care in patients of all ages.
Positively impact the well-being of young patients from birth to age 21 in primary care settings.
Learn to care for the mental and emotional well-being of patients with psychiatric disorders and emotional challenges.
Choose the PhD in Nursing degree if you want to help shape the future of healthcare as a nurse researcher, educator, or policy maker.
Choose this track if you are a registered nurse (RN) and have earned your master’s in nursing degree.
Build the critical skills in nursing instruction you need to design relevant and innovative nursing curricula and programs.
Prepare to manage and implement healthcare programs and services by applying best practices in leadership, ethics, and strategic planning.
Design an interdisciplinary focus area that reflects your professional goals and interests, broadens your perspectives, or enables you to work more effectively with diverse populations and teams.
Gain the skills required to become a healthcare leader who can work effectively with diverse workforces and communities in a variety of settings.
Learn to design and influence population health at the local, regional, and global levels by analyzing risk factors of disease and how to initiate preventive measures by conducting research to improve the healthcare needs of communities and populations.
Build on your current knowledge and experience with scholarly research and relevant coursework that will further prepare you for leadership positions in nursing administration, policy, or academia.
Pursue independent research to add to the scientific foundation of nursing and healthcare. Further your career in nursing and healthcare administration, education, leadership, or health policy.
Next Start Date: April 8, 2024
Limited-Time Offer: Speak with an enrollment specialist to learn about our current tuition savings.
Transfer Credits: Up to 40 credits
Make an even bigger difference for your patients, your organization, and the future of healthcare with an online Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, or Nurse Executive.
Next Start Date: April 8, 2024
Limited-Time Offer: Speak with an enrollment specialist to learn about our current tuition savings.
Transfer Credits: Varies
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