At Walden, we believe that knowledge is most valuable when put to
use in organizations, communities, and families. We offer over 40
online degree programs with more than 140 specializations and
more than 40 concentrations, all designed to help professionals
gain the knowledge they need to have a real impact in their lives
and the lives of others.
Our advanced degrees are intended to advance the quality of life
not just for the Walden graduate, but for everyone he or she
encounters. Whether it be in business, community and charitable
service or friendship, to make a difference in any life is to
serve the greater good. Doing so doesn't just make you a better
corporate citizen. It makes you a better corporate asset, a
better neighbor and friend, a better person.
As an accredited institution with nearly 40 years of experience,
Walden has graduated over 34,500 alumni, all of whom now have the
credentials and desire to make a real difference and be a force
for good.
To learn more about Walden degree programs and how we're helping
adult learners make a positive change, submit your information in
the form on the right.
Realize your potential to make a lasting difference in nursing.
In the Walden University School of Nursing you'll advance your
career on your terms. Gain real-world skills you can apply
immediately, while learning from nationally recognized experts.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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This online degree completion program provides current registered
nurses who have a hospital diploma or associate degree in nursing
with the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(BSN) degree. Changing job placements in health care
organizations and evolving demands by diverse populations for
superior health care delivery, and pending legislation in several
states (NY,IA), are propelling the nursing industry to establish
a bachelor's degree as minimum preparation to practice.
Walden's BSN curriculum has been designed by nursing experts and
provides an in-depth understanding of evidence-based practices
that can be applied on the job immediately. The program can be
completed in as little as 18 months.* With a Walden BSN degree,
you can gain the skills and credentials you need to stay current
in an evolving health care industry.
* Time to completion depends on individual progress and
credits transferred.
MS in Nursing (RN-MS or BSN-MS)
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At Walden University, you can gain the knowledge, skills, and
influence to affect more lives and make an even bigger
difference—for your patients, your organization, and the
future of health care.
Master's in Nursing - Education
Walden University has specifically developed the Master's in
Nursing with a specialization in Education to address the
growing need for more nursing education positions in LPN, AD
and BSN programs. This innovative program is designed to
prepare nurses to fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty
position. Prepare yourself for a vital role in nurse education,
training, or staff development. The Master's in Nursing with a
specialization in Education focuses on developing solid
pedagogical practices so you can impact the next generation of
nurses.
Master's in Nursing - Leadership and Management
Registered nurses are the vital front line in patient care.
Charged with day-to-day implementation of policies and
practices, you understand the needs of your patients and your
organization-and you see the opportunities for improvement.
With the Walden University Master's in Nursing with a
specialization in Leadership and Management, you can become an
agent of change and a leader in your field. Gain the knowledge,
skills and influence to affect more lives and make an even
bigger difference-for your patients, your organization, and the
future of health care.
The curriculum is based on the American Association of Colleges
of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Master's Education and the
American Nurses Association's (ANA) Scope and Standards for
Nurse Administrators-the same standards used to create the
essentials of magnetism for magnet hospitals.
Master's in Nursing - Informatics
Learn how you can more effectively utilize information
technology to enhance the quality of patient care. This
specialization offers a multidisciplinary approach to
informatics by blending nursing science, computer science and
information science. Coursework focuses on such key areas as
information systems, database concepts, and effective project
management. Fieldwork experience provides you with the
opportunity to apply your new knowledge immediately.
Students who enter the program with a bachelor's degree in
nursing complete the core curriculum and then progress on to
the courses in the nursing informatics specialization.
Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing
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The demand for nurse leaders in education, technology, clinical
settings, and at the upper levels of management is increasing. As
a professional nurse seeking to meet this growing demand, you
must have access to the most current thinking and best practices.
Earning a Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing can help you:
- Bolster your skills so you can help meet rapidly growing
demands for better patient care
- Achieve greater professional recognition
- Create new career opportunities or improve long-term career
prospects
- Improve your position with regard to compensation
Nursing Education
This certificate program prepares nurses for faculty positions
in all types of undergraduate nursing programs, as well as for
educator roles in diverse practice settings. Nurses can gain
the knowledge to develop, plan, implement, and evaluate
educational programs for nursing students and other
individuals/groups needing health-related education.
Nursing Leadership and Management
Nurses who complete this certificate program will receive
training that will help them prepare for, or enhance their
current leadership positions in complex health care systems.
They can subsequently use their newfound knowledge and skills
to make a difference in work force development, resource
management, integration of technology and the maintenance and
improvement of quality care.
Nursing Informatics
This certificate program prepares nurses to use information
technology to enhance decision-making in various health care
settings. The coursework blends nursing science with computer
and information science and focuses on core concepts in nursing
informatics, knowledge and information management, and
effective project management. Nurses can gain the knowledge to
integrate data and information to support decision-making
processes that affect patients and practitioners.
* Applicants for the Post-Master's Certificate programs must
have at least a master's degree.
Accreditation
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Walden University's Master's in Nursing program is accredited by
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national
accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of
baccalaureate and graduate education programs in preparing
effective nurses. For students, accreditation signifies program
innovation and continuous self-assessment. Graduates recognize
that, as they seek new positions or entry into doctoral programs,
accreditation is valued and may be required.
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Accreditation/