Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Walden is the #1 in Master of Science in Nursing graduates in the U.S.* and can help you take your nursing career to the next level.
 

CCNEWhy you should choose Walden’s CCNE-accredited online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program.

  • You will learn from the leader—no school graduates more MSN students than Walden.*

  • You can choose from flexible options that help you fit your education into your schedule.

  • You can enroll with or without a bachelor’s degree. Start with a hospital diploma or associate degree in nursing.†

  • You can tailor your studies. Choose from direct or indirect patient care specializations.

  • You will enroll in a quality program. Walden’s MSN program has been accredited by CCNE since 2006 and CCNE recently reaffirmed MSN’s accreditation term for the 10-year maximum.

Fast Facts

Next Start Date: June 27, 2022

Transfer Credits: Varies

Accreditation: CCNE Accredited for 10-Year Maximum

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Master of Science in Nursing Specializations

Learn how to conduct initial assessments, make diagnoses, and develop treatment and care plans for acutely or chronically ill adolescents (age 13 and older) through older adults.
Improve health outcomes for adolescents (age 13 and older) through older adults by conducting initial assessments and delivering diagnoses as well as developing treatment and care plans.
Discover how to assess, diagnose, and treat routine medical conditions and explore strategies for practicing preventive healthcare for individuals and families.

Go from giving the shots to calling them. Help shape the future by making significant contributions to your organization in planning, finance, and human resources.

Location restrictions apply for competency-based program†

Prepare to address current healthcare issues in a clinical environment while developing teaching expertise in both classroom and staff development settings.

Location restrictions apply for competency-based program†

Learn how to design and implement effective and user-friendly systems that improve accuracy, eliminate redundancy, and reduce costs in health IT.

Location restrictions apply for competency-based program†
Positively impact the well-being of patients in primary care settings with our pediatric nurse practitioner specialization.
Gain the skills to diagnose, provide therapy, treat, and prescribe medications for patients with mental illness, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse issues.
Gain the knowledge and leadership skills to address health and access issues for populations in underserved communities, and focus on key health issues that may otherwise be overlooked.

Two Ways to Learn

Choose the learning path that fits your life and experience. Here are the two ways to earn your degree:

Two ways to learn
Course-Based LearningThe standard, guided pace to earn your degree. Tempo Competency-Based LearningThe flexible pace, ideal for some students.
Structured schedule Time Flexible schedule
Deadlines to make steady progress Pace Set your own pace, and speed up or slow down when needed
Pay by the course Tuition All-you-can-learn subscription fee
Faculty guide you through your courses as you earn your degree Support Faculty support when you need it and a personal academic coach
Expert Walden Faculty
Tuition Savings and Financial Aid*
Accreditation
Two ways to learn
Course-Based LearningThe standard, guided pace to earn your degree Tempo Competency-Based LearningThe flexible pace, ideal for some students.
Time
Structured schedule Flexible Schedule
Pace
Deadlines to make steady progress Set your own pace, and speed up or slow down when needed
Tuition
Pay by the course All-you-can-learn subscription fee
Support
Faculty guide you through your courses as you earn your degree Faculty support when you need it and a personal academic coach
Expert Walden Faculty
Tuition Savings and Financial Aid*
Accreditation

*May not be available for all degree programs.

 

Tempo Learning

Nurse Executive

Go from giving the shots to calling them. Help shape the future by making significant contributions to your organization in planning, finance, and human resources. Location restrictions apply for competency-based program†

 

Tempo Learning

Nursing Education

Prepare to address current healthcare issues in a clinical environment while developing teaching expertise in both classroom and staff development settings. Location restrictions apply for competency-based program†

 

Tempo Learning

Nurse Informatics

Learn how to design and implement effective and user-friendly systems that improve accuracy, eliminate redundancy, and reduce costs in health IT. Location restrictions apply for competency-based program†

 

Course-based

General

Gain critical business skills and expertise to become an effective decision-maker and business leader in today's global environment.

 

Course-based

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Learn how to conduct initial assessments, make diagnoses, and develop treatment and care plans for acutely or chronically ill adolescents (age 13 and older) through older adults.

 

Course-based

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Improve health outcomes for adolescents (age 13 and older) through older adults by conducting initial assessments and delivering diagnoses as well as developing treatment and care plans.

 

Course-based

Family Nurse Practitioner

Discover how to assess, diagnose, and treat routine medical conditions and explore strategies for practicing preventive healthcare for individuals and families.

 

Course-based

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Gain the skills to diagnose, provide therapy, treat, and prescribe medications for patients with mental illness, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse issues.

 

Course-based

Nurse Executive

Go from giving the shots to calling them. Help shape the future by making significant contributions to your organization in planning, finance, and human resources. Location restrictions apply for competency-based program†

 

Course-based

Nursing Education

Prepare to address current healthcare issues in a clinical environment while developing teaching expertise in both classroom and staff development settings. Location restrictions apply for competency-based program†

 

Course-based

Nursing Informatics

Learn how to design and implement effective and user-friendly systems that improve accuracy, eliminate redundancy, and reduce costs in health IT. Location restrictions apply for competency-based program†

 

Course-based

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Primary Care

Positively impact the well-being of patients in primary care settings with our pediatric nurse practitioner specialization.

 

Course-based

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Gain the skills to diagnose, provide therapy, treat, and prescribe medications for patients with mental illness, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse issues.

 

Course-based

Public Health Nursing

Gain the knowledge and leadership skills to address health and access issues for populations in underserved communities, and focus on key health issues that may otherwise be overlooked.

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More about our MSN program

To be considered for this master’s program, you must have a valid RN license and meet the admission requirements for your chosen MSN track and specialization. All applicants must submit a completed online application and transcripts.

Tuition costs will vary depending on your previous education. Get in touch with a Walden Enrollment Specialist today at 855-203-5779, to learn more about tuition costs for this program and financial aid options.

Walden’s Enrollment Specialists are committed to helping identify and leverage opportunities for you to save money on your education.

Our Enrollment Specialists are ready to answer any questions you may have regarding this program. Fill out the form on this page to be contacted or call 855-203-5779.
CCNEThe 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.)

Why earn your MSN at Walden?

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Recognized Excellence

Our MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a mark of quality in the industry.

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State-of-the-Art Classroom Tools

Enhance your skills with iHuman patient simulation software and strength-finding tools, which make your learning experience personalized, interactive, and effective.

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Enroll With or Without a Bachelor’s Degree

There’s nothing standing in your way. Start your master’s in nursing online with a hospital diploma or associate degree in nursing.‡

exceptional-student-services

Recognized Excellence

Our MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a mark of quality in the industry.

exceptional-student-services

State-of-the-Art Classroom Tools

Enhance your skills with iHuman patient simulation software and strength-finding tools, which make your learning experience personalized, interactive, and effective.

exceptional-student-services

Enroll With or Without a Bachelor’s Degree

There’s nothing standing in your way. Start your master’s in nursing online with a hospital diploma or associate degree in nursing.‡

Christi Siedlecki

"My education from Walden helped me achieve my goal of becoming CEO of the clinic where I was previously nurse manager."

Christi Siedlecki | Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Graduate

*Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) IPEDS database. Based on the most recent year of completions survey data available, using CIP code family 51.38 “Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing” for Master’s degrees (Award level 7). Available at https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/use-the-data (Retrieved January 2021; may consist of or include provisional release data).

†Walden is currently unable to accept applications for the competency-based MSN specializations in Nurse Executive, Nursing Education, and Nursing Informatics, from residents of the following states: Alaska, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington.

‡Some 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 specialist for more details.

 

ONGOING MILITARY OFFER:

A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*

*A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course.

Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, https://www.hlcommission.org/.