Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Trust the leader in Master of Science in Nursing graduates¹ to help you advance your career and make a bigger impact in the lives of your patients.
Trust the leader in Master of Science in Nursing graduates¹ to help you advance your career and make a bigger impact in the lives of your patients.
Whether you want to work one-on-one with patients or influence care on a larger scale, our CCNE-accredited MSN program can help you drive your goals forward. A master’s in nursing degree allows registered nurses (RNs) to pursue advanced clinical and leadership training.
More than 98% of employers of Walden MSN graduates responding to our survey say they would hire another Walden MSN graduate.4
Walden’s MSN program allows you to tailor your studies to align with your desired career path. Our specializations fall into two categories:
Does your passion lie in providing direct patient care? Choose from four specializations that prepare you to pursue certification and credentialing as a nurse practitioner.
Position yourself for advanced leadership or educator roles in one of several critical areas of nursing and healthcare.
CCNE-accredited Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program
Need a little help selecting the right specialization? Simply click "Get started" below and answer the following questions, and we'll find the most suitable options for you.
Get started“I am an RN with a BSN.” Choose this track if you are a registered nurse (RN) and have already earned your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
“I am an RN without a BSN.” Choose this track if you are an RN entering the MSN program with a hospital diploma or an associate degree in nursing.
“I am an RN who wants an accelerated BSN-MSN path.” Choose this option in the RN-BSN program that allows you to take MSN courses as an undergraduate. These credits will transfer to your master’s program once you complete your BSN.
I chose Walden because it offered the MSN with a specialization in Nursing Informatics I was looking for, and it was all online. I was not in a position to be able to attend other graduate schools on-site like many programs required.
I chose Walden because, after pursuing local universities, what Walden offered was better for my professional and personal life.
I chose Walden because I agreed with the mission of positive social change. Walden has taught me to be self-aware and to give the best of myself to the nursing field to evoke positive outcomes.
1Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) IPEDS database. Retrieved July 2017, using CIP code 51.3801 (Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse). Includes 2016 preliminary data.
2Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) IPEDS database. Retrieved July 2017, using CIP codes 51.3801 (Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse); 51.3808 (Nursing Science); 51.3818 (Nursing Practice). Includes 2016 preliminary data.
3Some entry options may require that you fulfill general education requirements prior to taking masters-level coursework. Once you meet these requirements, you will continue to your MSN program. Please speak to an Enrollment Advisor for more details.
4Source: www.WaldenU.edu/survey_methodology; % calculated on total number of respondents to our 2015 survey.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN), master’s degree program in nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Walden University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org). Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public’s health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing.
Walden University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed to provide the academic degree required to apply for national certifications. Because no graduate program can guarantee that graduates will achieve national certification, we encourage students to consult the appropriate credentialing center for the specific requirements. It is an individual’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to national certification as requirements vary widely. Walden makes no representations or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain national certification. For more information about certification programs, students should contact the American Nurses Credentialing Center at www.nursecredentialing.org, or other certification websites.
Notice to Walden University Nursing Constituency
We are pleased to announce that the Walden University School of Nursing will host an accreditation review by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) of Walden’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program from March 16-18, 2020. As a part of the process, CCNE provides the opportunity for constituents (alumni, employers, faculty, students, or other interested parties) of the program to submit their comments in writing related to the program’s qualification for accreditation status. Comments are welcome and are to be forwarded to CCNE until 21-days prior to the visit or by February 24, 2020.
If you would like to submit a third-party comment for a program currently under review, please submit to thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org.
Or, if you prefer, mail comments to:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Attn: Third-Party Comments
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
If you have any questions about this process, please contact CCNE staff at 202-887-6791 x268.
