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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Nurse Executive Online Program

Want to be at the forefront of nursing’s transformation? Help shape the future of patient care and healthcare delivery with Walden’s CCNE-accredited MSN program .

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Nurse Executive Online MSN Program

Ready to Get Started?

Fill out the form and we will contact you to provide information about furthering your education.

Please use our International Form if you live outside of the U.S.

3 MINUTE QUIZ

Build an Education Plan, Suited for You

Create and download your comprehensive plan with scholarships, financial aid, credit transfer, and more!

3 MINUTE QUIZ

Build an Education Plan, Suited for You

Create and download your comprehensive plan with scholarships, financial aid, credit transfer, and more!

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SET YOUR PACE AND COSTS

Want to earn an MSN on your terms? With the Tempo Learning® competency-based format, you can personalize the length, cost, and pacing of your MSN-Nurse Executive online program.

Program Details

Your Path to Success

The MSN-Nurse Executive online program offers a path to success for every level in your nursing career.

 

Curriculum ComponentRequirementsCostAMOUNT
Tuition53 quarter credit hours$500 per quarter hour

$26,500 

Program FeePer quarter$180

$1,080 

   

$27,580

BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP

YOUR TUITION

-$5,000 

$22,580†*

*Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships, or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 25 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0109.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $1,500 to $2,000. Students may also incur additional costs related to practicum, including but not limited to costs of travel to their practicum site, practicum onboarding fees, per quarter practicum fees, and liability insurance costs.

†*Represents course-based learning format, BSN-MSN track, no optional sub-specializations, minimum time to completion, and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.

Curriculum ComponentRequirementsCostAMOUNT
Tuition26 RN Foundational quarter credit hours$430 per quarter hour

$11,180 

  53 MSN quarter credit hours$500 per quarter hour 

$26,500 

Program FeePer quarter$180

$1,440 

   

$39,120*

BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP

YOUR TUITION

-$5,000 

$34,120†*

*Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships, or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 35 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0109.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $1,500 to $2,000. Students may also incur additional costs related to practicum, including but not limited to costs of travel to their practicum site, practicum onboarding fees, per quarter practicum fees, and liability insurance costs.

†*Represents course-based learning format, RN-MSN track, minimum time to completion, and Believe and Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary.

Walden’s Tempo Learning® program options follow a subscription-based pricing format. Students are billed a flat rate for each three-month subscription term. All pricing is represented in U.S. dollars and is subject to change.

ProgramSubscription Period TuitionSubscription Period PROGRAM FeeSubscription Period Time Frame
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)$3,000*$1753-month subscription period
You may be able to complete your MS in Nursing degree in 14 months for under $13,000 for select specializations.*

March 3, 2025

ProgramSubscription Period TuitionSubscription Period PROGRAM FeeSubscription Period Time Frame
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)$3,100*$1803-month subscription period
You may be able to complete your MS in Nursing degree in 14 months for under $13,000 for select specializations.*

*Represents Tempo Learning® format, BSN-MSN option, Believe & Achieve Scholarship, and the fastest pace of our top 25% transfer students in this program in the Tempo Learning® format. Your actual total program time and costs will depend on your individual pace and transfer credits. A student’s pace is usually determined by their experience, ability to work independently, and availability. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.

 

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for this program. Our financial aid advisors can help you identify funding opportunities to help you pay for your education.

Go at Your Own Pace

You have a unique learning style—and a unique schedule. That’s why Walden offers you more than one way to learn.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Elevate Patient Care

In leadership, confidence is everything. Walden’s MSN-Nurse Executive program focuses on engaging practice and realistic preparation to help embolden you for challenges beyond the classroom.

1Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Job outlook | Estimated wage (as of May 2023)

No guarantee is made that a person who enrolls in the MSN-Nurse Executive program will obtain a job or will earn the stated salaries. Wage estimates are based on the 10th–75th percentile.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of Walden’s online MSN-Nurse Executive program will be prepared to:

Synthesize organizational/systems leadership for cost-effective specialist nursing practice that contributes to high-quality healthcare delivery, advancement of the nursing profession, and social change. Critique evidence-based literature drawing from diverse theoretical perspectives and pertinent research to guide decision making that demonstrates best practices for specialist nursing practice in a global society.

Integratively assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate cost-effective healthcare strategies that reduce health disparities by patient/population advocacy for access to specialist nursing care.

Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate using audience-specific oral, written, and information technology for professional delivery of specialist nursing care.

 

 

Evaluate health needs of diverse populations for necessary teaching/coaching functions based on specialist nursing knowledge to restore/promote health and prevent illness/injury.

Exhibit ongoing commitment to professional development and value of nursing theories/ethical principles (altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, social justice) in accordance with ethically responsible, legally accountable, specialist nursing practice.

Implement specialist nursing roles to promote quality improvement of patient-centered care in accordance with professional practice standards that transform health outcomes for diverse populations.

 

 

 

Meet Your Academic Team

The College of Nursing faculty at Walden includes active practitioners and thought leaders with many years of experience in the field.

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MSN-Nurse Executive Program FAQ

What is a nurse executive?

Nurse executives are leaders in the healthcare field. These nurses are skilled in organizational policy, staff management, strategic planning, budgeting, mentoring, and a host of other high-level duties.

What does a nurse executive do?

A nurse executive’s role is similar to those of top executives in other industries. Nurse executives may oversee drafting organizational policies, strategic planning, budgeting, supervising a team of direct reports, and a host of other high-level duties. Simply put, nurse executives are leaders.

Where do nurse executives work?

Nurse executives manage healthcare facilities, medical offices, or departments of all sizes and kinds. Whether these nurses work at sprawling healthcare facilities or moderately sized medical offices, they must use well-developed leadership, business, and communication skills. They must draw on deep experience and knowledge and adhere to the highest professional standards.

What’s it like to take an MSN-Nurse Executive program online?

Learning Environment

Learning Environment Walden’s MSN-Nurse Executive program’s online classroom features state-of-the-art learning technologies, media, and support materials. From interactive simulations and engaging case studies to a robust online library, you will be highly prepared to earn your credentials as a nurse executive.

Student Support

Walden’s MSN-Nurse Executive online program offers robust support services focused on your success, including student success advising, graduation counseling, and practicum coordinators.

Quality Program

Walden’s MSN-Nurse Executive program, developed by scholar-practitioners who are also industry experts, is taught by didactic faculty who are 100% doctorally prepared . This expertise helps ensure that the program curriculum covers relevant, real-world scenarios that allow students to develop the skills nurse leaders need to be successful. Walden’s MSN program with a Nurse Executive specialization is consistent with the Nurse Executive Competencies from the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL).

 

What makes Walden’s MSN-Nurse Executive program different from others?

Walden’s online MSN Nurse Executive program is uniquely designed and taught by doctoral-prepared nursing faculty. Students are presented with case studies and real-world scenarios that immerse them in the role of the nurse leader/executive. This allows them to engage in effective decision making and address issues related to finance, human resource management, and effective leadership strategies to promote inclusivity, diversity, collaboration, and teamwork.

How does Walden prepare you for certification?

Walden’s MSN-Nurse Executive program is consistent with the Nurse Executive Competencies from the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL). Optional Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC) is offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). In addition, optional certification as a Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) and Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) is offered by AONL.

Why should you earn your MSN with a specialization in Nurse Executive online?

Online education offers a convenient way for working professionals to reach their education goals. When you decide to earn your master’s in nursing from an online university, you can complete your coursework right from home. Plus, online MSN-Nurse Executive programs let you choose when in the day you attend class, providing the flexibility you need to complete your degree while you continue to work full time. Walden’s Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nurse Executive is delivered through an online learning platform that connects you with expert faculty and the resources and support you need to thrive throughout your program and beyond.

What are some courses you might take in an MSN-Nurse Executive online program?

Here are two examples of the online courses you will take while earning your MSN with a specialization in Nurse Executive at Walden:

Managing Human Resources
Nursing leadership is grounded firmly in managing our most important resource—human capital. In this course, students address nurse executives' role and responsibilities in human resource management. Students explore recruitment and selection of human resources while ensuring current legal, ethical, professional, and practice systems and procedures align with organizational strategies, outcomes, policies and standards. They consider how to apply technology to support human resource functions. Additionally, students examine strategies to support positive organizational and nursing service goals. They also have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion, staff engagement, and empowerment, as well as creating collaborative and supportive partnerships within organizations.

Finance and Economics in Healthcare Delivery
Students in this course examine the fundamentals of finance and economics in healthcare delivery. They explore different ways to analyze financial data and interpret the results of those analyses. They explore budgeting and financial management tools in the context of the nurse leader's role in the management of operational and capital resources. They examine the influence of policies and budgetary assumptions on the provision of health services. Students also explore budget and resource decisions contributing to the achievement of organizational outcomes within the context of providing efficient and cost-effective quality care.

 
Is Walden’s MSN-Nurse Executive program accredited by CCNE?

Yes, Walden’s MSN-Nurse Executive program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In fact, three of Walden’s nursing degree programs are CCNE accredited: the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs. Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, 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.