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Become a Healthcare Change Agent With Walden’s Online Nursing Certificates
In the always-changing fields of nursing and healthcare, you need to keep your skills and knowledge fresh. Walden offers several types of nursing certificates to help you meet the demands of the field, from Nurse Executive to a variety of nurse practitioner (NP) specializations.
Our post-master’s nursing certificates online are taught by expert faculty, 100% of our didactic faculty hold doctoral degrees.1 You’ll also meet other passionate nurses in our interactive online community, allowing you to grow your network and broaden your perspectives. Explore our nursing education certificate programs now to see which one best fits your personal and professional goals.
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Post-Master's Certificates in Nursing
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10/07/2024
Explore Our Post-Master’s Certificates in NursingMake an even bigger difference for your patients, your organization, and the future of healthcare with an online Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing. Walden’s online post-master’s certificate program can…
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Post-Master's Certificates in Nursing
Nurse Executive
2024-10-07-course-based
Course Based
10/07/2024
An Opportunity to Make a Difference
With upper-level management positions serving as the driving force in improving the future of healthcare, this Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing program can help you lead and shape the industry. For nurses with a…
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Post-Master's Certificates in Nursing
Nursing Informatics
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10/07/2024
Help Enhance Your Career Prospects While Helping Patients and PractitionersGain the expertise to integrate data, information, and knowledge to support decision-making processes that positively affect patients and practitioners. For nurses who already…
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Post-Master's Certificates in Nursing
Nursing Post-Masters Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner
2024-11-25-course-based
Course Based
11/25/2024
Walden graduates more nurses with advanced degrees than any other university.¹Care for your own patients—and make a bigger impact on healthcare quality in your community—with Walden’s Post-Master’s Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program.…
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Post-Master's Certificates in Nursing
Nursing Post-Masters Certificate Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
2024-11-25-course-based
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11/25/2024
Walden graduates more nurses with advanced degrees than any other university.¹Do you want to care for your own group of patients throughout their healthcare journey? If you already have an MSN, Walden’s online Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse…
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Post-Master's Certificates in Nursing
Nursing Post-Masters Certificate - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner PNP Primary Care
2024-11-25-course-based
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11/25/2024
Walden graduates more nurses with advanced degrees than any other university.¹If you want to positively impact the health and wellness of our younger populations, Walden’s pediatric nurse practitioner primary care post-master’s certificate program can…
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Post-Master's Certificates in Nursing
Post-Master’s Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate in Adult-Gerontology
2024-11-25-course-based
Course Based
11/25/2024
Walden graduates more nurses with advanced degrees than any other university.¹Walden’s online Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Post-Master’s Certificate program can help you take the next step in your career. Take only the courses…
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Post-Master's Certificates in Nursing
Post-Masters Certificate Nursing Education
2024-10-07-course-based
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10/07/2024
Educate Nurses in Diverse SettingsFor nurses who already hold a master’s degree, this is the right time to advance your career by adding depth to your portfolio of skills. Our program can help you prepare for nurse educator roles in a wide range of…
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Post-Master's Certificates in Nursing
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate
2024-11-25-course-based
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11/25/2024
Walden graduates more nurses with advanced degrees than any other university.¹Do you want to care and advocate for patients with mental health challenges? Walden’s Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program…
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1Source: 100% of College of Nursing didactic faculty are doctorally prepared; clinical faculty are either doctorally prepared or are experienced, licensed APRNs.