Online Nursing Degrees

Walden graduates more nurses with advanced degrees than any other university in the United States.

Why Pursue Your Online Nursing Degree With Walden

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Dedicated Student Support

Get person-to-person support with our network of student services, designed to help you thrive in your program.

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Engaging Coursework

Enhance your learning with your patient simulation software, strength-finding tools, realistic case studies, and more.

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Respected Faculty

Our nursing didastic faculty all have doctorates as well as real-world experience treating diverse patient populations.

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What Is the Best Path to My Nursing Degree?

No matter where you want to take your nursing career, you’ll find a path forward at Walden. Let us help you identify the degree that best aligns with your goals.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) Completion Program

Choose the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree if you are a registered nurse (RN) looking to hone your skills and gain a credential that sets you apart. A BSN also serves as a bridge to an advanced nursing degree.

RN-BSN (Course-Based or Competency-Based)

Choose this track if you are a registered nurse (RN) and want to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

RN-BSN-Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM)

This track allows you to take MSN courses as an undergraduate. These credits will be eligible for transfer to an MSN program once you complete your BSN.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Choose the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree if you aspire to seek certification as a nurse practitioner (NP) or if you want to pursue an MSN in a specialty practice area such as education, leadership, public health, or informatics.

RN to MSN

Choose this track if you are a registered nurse (RN) entering the MSN program with a hospital diploma or an associate degree in nursing (ADN).

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Choose the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree if you aspire to seek certification as a nurse practitioner (NP) or if you want to pursue an MSN in a specialty practice area such as education, leadership, public health, or informatics.

BSN to MSN

Choose this track if you are a registered nurse (RN) and have earned your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Choose the DNP if you want to improve patient care delivery, mentor future nurses, and be a voice for patients and families. A DNP prepares nurses to influence patient outcomes and advance practice through high-level positions—from administrative and managerial roles to academia and beyond.

BSN to DNP

Choose this track if you have a BSN and are highly motivated to start a doctoral program without the need to complete a full MSN program first.

PhD in Nursing

Choose the PhD in Nursing if you want to influence policy or shape the next generation of nurses. This degree program is geared toward those who wish to teach in academia or contribute original new research to the profession.

BSN to PhD in Nursing

Choose this track if you have a BSN and are highly motivated to start a doctoral program without the need to complete a full MSN program first.

  • Nursing Education

    BSN to PhD in Nursing

    Nursing Education

    Build the critical skills in nursing instruction you need to design relevant and innovative nursing curricula and programs.

  • Healthcare Administration

    BSN to PhD in Nursing

    Healthcare Administration

    Prepare to manage and implement healthcare programs and services by applying best practices in leadership, ethics, and strategic planning.

  • Interdisciplinary Health

    BSN to PhD in Nursing

    Interdisciplinary Health

    Design an interdisciplinary focus area that reflects your professional goals and interests, broadens your perspectives, or enables you to work more effectively with diverse populations and teams.

  • Leadership

    BSN to PhD in Nursing

    Leadership

    Gain the skills required to become a healthcare leader who can work effectively with diverse workforces and communities in a variety of settings.

  • Population Health

    BSN to PhD in Nursing

    Population Health

    Learn to design and influence population health at the local, regional, and global levels by analyzing risk factors of disease and how to initiate preventive measures by conducting research to improve the healthcare needs of communities and populations.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Choose the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree if you want to strengthen your advanced nursing practice, augment healthcare delivery, and improve patient outcomes.

MSN to DNP

Choose this track if you are a registered nurse (RN) and have earned your master’s in nursing degree.