Make a bigger difference—for your patients, your profession, and you.

Discover the many reasons Walden graduates more nurses with advanced degrees than any other university in the U.S.

An Online Degree Designed for Working Nurses

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Get a Higher Level of Support

Find enhanced support at every step of your journey. This includes our Practicum Pledge™, a collaborative approach to help you navigate the process and achieve a successful placement.*

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Earn Your Degree Your Way

Our programs are designed to fit the needs of busy working nurses. Earn your MSN in as few as 14 months for as low as $13,000 with Tempo Learning®, available in select specializations.

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Have Confidence in a Quality Program

Our online degree programs are aligned with standards established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

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Find Your People

As a Walden College of Nursing student, you’ll join a passionate collective of more than 50,000 graduates who are making a positive impact in their communities.

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Set Your Pace and Costs

Available in our RN-BSN and select MSN specializations, Tempo Learning® lets you control the length, cost, and pacing of your online program.

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What Is the Best Path to My Nursing Degree?

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.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) Completion Program

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.

RN-BSN (Course-Based or Competency-Based)

Choose this track if you are a registered nurse (RN) and want to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

RN-BSN-Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM)

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.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

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.

RN to MSN

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).

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

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.

BSN to MSN

Choose this track if you are a registered nurse (RN) and have earned your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

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.

BSN to DNP

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.

PhD in Nursing

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.

BSN to PhD in Nursing

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.

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Interdisciplinary Health
  • Leadership
  • Population Health

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Choose the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree if you want to strengthen your advanced nursing practice, augment healthcare delivery, and improve patient outcomes.

MSN to DNP

Choose this track if you are a registered nurse (RN) and have earned your master’s in nursing degree.

PhD in Nursing

Choose the PhD in Nursing degree if you want to help shape the future of healthcare as a nurse researcher, educator, or policy maker.

MSN to PhD

Choose this track if you are a registered nurse (RN) and have earned your master’s in nursing degree.

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Interdisciplinary Health
  • Leadership
  • Population Health
  • Bridge Option for Students With a DNP

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More About Our Nursing Programs

Walden’s Enrollment Specialists are committed to helping you identify and leverage opportunities to manage the cost of your education.

Get in touch with a Walden Enrollment Specialist to learn more about potential resources for funding your education.

 

 

You may be eligible to receive transfer credit toward your program. An Enrollment Specialist will work with you to identify what credit you can transfer based on your prior education.

  • First we will help you obtain transcripts from any previous institution you have attended.
  • Then we will carefully review your previous coursework to maximize the number of credits we can apply toward your Walden program of study.
  • You will receive a transfer credit pre-evaluation within three business days, including a summary of the courses eligible for transfer.
Walden offers grants and scholarships that can help lower your tuition costs and make your goals more attainable. One exciting way we support nurses is our Believe & Achieve Scholarship™. Available in select Walden online nursing degree programs, including our Tempo Learning®  format, this unique scholarship pays you back for the progress you make. We believe in your potential—and we’re here for your journey toward nursing excellence.

Enhanced Practicum Support

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Leadership

Walden’s College of Nursing and the National League for Nursing (NLN) launched the Institute for Social Determinants of Health and Social Change to empower nurse educators and interprofessional colleagues to become bold leaders in driving health equity.

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Standards – Aligned Curriculum

Our online programs are aligned with standards established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

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Social Changemaker Focus

Learn a holistic approach to patient care and take an active role in creating positive, sustainable change for healthcare delivery.

"I chose Walden to advance my education, because of the flexibility and their program format, their availability of their faculty and the structure of their online platform."

Doreen Rose Park
DNP ’22

Practicum Pledge™ is available in Walden’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.

*Additional requirements for Walden's Practicum Pledge™