Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Ready to build critical reasoning and clinical judgement skills for your patients? Find out why Walden graduates more MSN students than any other university in the U.S.

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  1. 01/8/2024: Course-based
  2. 01/1/2024: Tempo-based

Why choose Walden’s online MSN program?

  • Get a stronger level of support.

    With Practicum Pledge™, our dedicated Field Placement Team helps you navigate the process and ensure a successful placement.2

  • Set your pace and costs.

    Complete your MSN in as few as 14 months for as low as $13,000 for select specializations with Tempo Learning®.3

  • Build your skills—and your confidence.

    Walden’s MSN online program features immersive learning and digital clinical experiences that help prepare you for real challenges you’ll face in the field.

  • Drive meaningful change in your community.

    An online MSN from Walden can help you play a bigger role in improving patient care and shaping a more equitable healthcare system.

  • Benefit from high-quality curriculum.

    Our MSN program meets standards established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

  • Lift up nurses everywhere.

    Walden proudly partners with The DAISY Foundation to recognize, inspire, and encourage compassionate, outstanding nurses.

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Walden’s College of Nursing received a 10-year accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the maximum period granted for all eligible nursing programs including our online MSN program.

Personalized Practicum Support

Practicums are vital to your learning experience.

That’s why we offer Practicum Advantage™—an ensemble of resources, self-help tools, and staff who understand the challenges of completing the nursing practicum. This includes the Walden Practicum Pledge™, available for BSN, MSN, and DNP programs. Once you register, a dedicated Field Placement Team partners with you to secure a site and preceptor. If you can’t identify your site and preceptor (along with additional requirements5), we’ll help find you a match.

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Master of Science in Nursing Specializations

Choose the specialization that’s right for you.

Course-based
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
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
Discover how to assess, diagnose, and treat routine medical conditions and explore strategies for practicing preventive healthcare for individuals and families.
Course-based and Tempo Learning (competency-based)

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 program6
Course-based and Tempo Learning (competency-based)

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 program6
Course-based and Tempo Learning (competency-based)

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 program6
Course-based
Positively impact the well-being of patients in primary care settings with our pediatric nurse practitioner specialization.
Course-based
Gain the skills to diagnose, provide therapy, treat, and prescribe medications for patients with mental illness, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse issues.
Course-based
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

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

Tempo Learning®

Self-paced curriculum with no weekly deadlines

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  • 3-month subscription pricing

  • Flexible schedule

  • Personal Academic Coach

Course-Based

Faculty-guided path for collaborative learners

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  • Pay by the course

  • Pre-set schedule

  • Instructor-led courses

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  • Pay by the course

  • Pre-set schedule

  • Instructor-led courses

"I was very surprised about how well prepared I felt for my certification boards after graduation. The program prepared me for entry to practice."

Joshua Reed ’14 | Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Alliances Across the Field

Daisy Foundation

As a proud partner to the DAISY Foundation, Walden presents DAISY student awards to exceptional nursing students. These students demonstrate compassion, a tireless commitment to the profession, and dedication to promoting positive social change through improved health outcomes.

National League for Nursing

The NLN supports professional development for nurse educators and interprofessional colleagues, empowering them to become confident leaders of social change.

Sigma Theta Tau: The International Honor Society of Nursing

As a Walden MSN student, you may have the opportunity to join Phi Nu, our chapter of Sigma Theta Tau and the third largest Sigma chapter in the world.

Walden partners with more than 650 health systems, schools, and professional organizations.

Exclusive Partner Savings

Walden partners with more than 650 leading healthcare employers and professional organizations, with a goal of bringing higher education to more dedicated nurses. See if you qualify for additional tuition savings on our Master of Science in Nursing online program.

More about our MSN program

Walden's MSN degree program is 100% online, which allows you to earn your degree on a schedule that works for you.

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.

New Believe & Achieve Scholarship™

Receive tuition-free MSN courses. Up to $4,800 in savings for MSN with specialty practice specializations OR up to $6,000 in savings for MSN NP specializations.1
You don’t have to apply for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship; it is available to all eligible students.

TEMPO LEARNING

Complete four subscription periods and get your next one tuition-free. With Tempo Learning, you may be able to complete your Master of Science in Nursing degree in as few as 14 months for as low as $14,000 for select specializations.3
3Represents Tempo Learning® format, 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 may vary. Tuition and fees are subject to change. See Tuition and Fees section and Scholarship Details for more information.NEXT START DATE: January 01, 2024

ONGOING MILITARY OFFER

New students who are service members, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs are recognized in many programs with our Believe & Achieve Scholarship, which helps students reach their goals, plus an exclusive additional 10% savings. For other programs, these students are recognized with a 15% tuition savings for the life of their program.7

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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.

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1Based on 2021 IPEDS data.

2Walden's Believe & Achieve Scholarship™ is available for new students starting on February 6, 2023, and later. For a full list of eligible programs and details on award amounts and eligibility visit www.waldenu.edu/financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships-details. Tuition-free coursework must be applied to the final courses in the program of enrollment prior to graduation.

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 Specialist for more details.

4Practicum Pledge registration requirements: For complete details on Practicum Pledge, go to www.waldenu.edu/programs/practicum-pledge.

 

5Walden 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, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington.

 

6A 10% tuition reduction combined with Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship is available for new students who are service members, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the Veterans Administration who enroll in programs eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship. For programs not eligible for Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship, the tuition reduction is 15% for the life of the program. This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a service member, veteran, or employee of the Veterans Administration. 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. It may not be combined with other tuition reductions, unless specified in another offer.

*Represents Tempo Learning® format, 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 may vary. Tuition and fees are subject to change. See Tuition and Fees section and Scholarship Details for more information

#Represents BSN-MSN track for the Specialty Practice MSN degrees. Minimum time to completion. Your actual time may vary. 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.

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN), master’s degree program in nursing (MSN), post-graduate APRN certificate program, 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.nursingworld.org/ancc, or other certification websites.

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