As an RN, you make a difference in people’s lives every day. But you dream of doing more—for your patients, your profession, and your future. No one understands nurses like you better than Walden. That’s why we’re the No. 1 provider of advanced nursing degrees in the U.S.1
Walden’s online programs for nursing meet rigorous standards for academic quality and integrity, and the College of Nursing didactic faculty all hold doctorates.2 Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. These programs also offer curriculum aligned with American Association of Colleges of Nursing guidelines.
Walden graduates more nurses with advanced degrees than any other university. 1
Walden’s nursing faculty have real-world experience in a variety of nursing areas with diverse patient populations.
Engaging, interactive content facilitates your learning, including iHuman patient simulation software, strength-finding tools, and realistic case studies.
Walden partners with leading healthcare organizations and associations, allowing many nurses to take advantage of exclusive tuition savings.3
Learn from experienced FNPs as you explore the management of patients across the life span with our DNP Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) specialization.
Provide care to patients with mental health disorders and illnesses in Walden’s DNP Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization.
Manage the health of the youngest patient populations with Walden’s DNP specialization in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Primary Care.
There’s a path to success for every level in your nursing career at Walden. Once you’ve identified which degree you ultimately want, you can determine which path fits you best.
Answering this question starts with knowing which patient populations you want to work with, where you prefer to work, and what role you want to play within the healthcare system. Registered nurses who want to continue to work directly with patients may decide to seek certification as a nurse practitioner (NP). Nurses who aspire to teach other nurses or seek executive-level roles can pursue a specialty practice degree in areas such as education, leadership, or informatics.
A practicum gives students valuable practical experience by allowing them to apply their new knowledge and skills in real-life situations and settings. Although students are responsible for initiating their search for a field site based on their geographic preferences, Walden offers a dedicated support staff—including student success advising and practicum coordinators—to assist students.
Admissions requirements for online nursing degree programs typically include the submission of a completed online application and transcripts from other institutions. However, there may be additional requirements depending on the academic program you choose. At Walden, only registered nurses may apply to our online nursing degree programs.
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