Walden University

College of Nursing: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

  • College of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • MSN Learning Outcomes

Course-Based Program

Tempo learning®, note on field experience and relocating.

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • PhD in Nursing
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Nurse Executive
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Informatics
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) prepares students to focus their practice on the identified health needs of society, become leaders in their field through scholarship, influence the quality of patient care, manage technology and information, gain autonomy in their careers, and develop a lifelong commitment to learning. The MSN program offers a range of specializations in the most critical areas of nursing today.

Note:  The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is offered in two different learning modalities: the course-based modality and the competency-based modality, Tempo Learning®.

Accreditation 

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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 ).

Note on Certification

The MSN nurse practitioner specializations are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for national nurse practitioner certification exams, which are required for practice as a nurse practitioner in most states. Because no graduate program can guarantee that graduates will be permitted to practice as a nurse practitioner upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate Board of Nursing or state agency to determine specific certification exam requirements. Walden enrollment specialists can provide information relating to national certification exams; however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to national certification exams for the state in which he or she resides, 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 nurse practitioner certification exams, students should visit the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCBB), or other nurse practitioner websites.

Note on Licensure

The MSN nurse practitioner specializations are designed to prepare graduates with an active registered nurse (RN) license to practice as nurse practitioners. However, each state Board of Nursing has its own academic and certification requirements and issues its own credential for an RN to be permitted to practice as a nurse practitioner in that state. Because no graduate program can guarantee that graduates will be permitted to practice as a nurse practitioner upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate Board of Nursing or state agency in the state in which he or she resides to determine specific requirements. Additionally, prospective students are advised if they choose to relocate to carefully review, evaluate, and understand the requirements of the applicable licensure board in the state in which they intend to relocate. Walden enrollment specialists can provide general guidance relating to the state-by-state requirements for practice as a nurse practitioner; however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to the practice as a nurse practitioner in the state in which he or she resides, as requirements vary widely. Walden makes no representations or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain state licensure, authorization, endorsement, or other state credential. For more information about the requirements to practice as a nurse practitioner, students should contact the appropriate Board of Nursing or state agency.

Prospective Alabama students:  State approval of a program to offer Alabama licensed nurses’  opportunities for advanced degrees does not indicate eligibility for approval to practice as an advanced nurse in Alabama. Applications for approval in Alabama are required to meet the Alabama requirements for national certification, graduation from a specific-type program for the advanced practice approval, and completion of the appropriate application. Any program offering a pre-licensure track to Alabama students shall meet the requirements of the Alabama regulations for pre-licensure programs or the graduates may not be eligible to take the national licensure examination required by the Alabama Board of Nursing to enter the practice.  www.abn.alabama.gov

Prospective Washington students:  Walden University is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to provide practice experiences in Washington State for a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, Leadership and Management, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, as well as the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. For more information, go to the following website:  https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/NursingCommission/NursingEducation/NursingPrograms .

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this program, students will be able to:

  • Synthesize organizational/systems leadership for cost-effective specialist nursing practice that contributes to high-quality healthcare delivery, advancement of the nursing profession, and social change.
  • Critique evidence-based literature drawing from diverse theoretical perspectives and pertinent research to guide decision making that demonstrates best practices for specialist nursing practice in a global society.
  • Integratively assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate cost-effective healthcare strategies that reduce health disparities by patient/population advocacy for access to specialist nursing care.
  • Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate using audience-specific oral, written, and information technology for professional delivery of specialist nursing care.
  • Evaluate health needs of diverse populations for necessary teaching/coaching functions based on specialist nursing knowledge to restore/promote health and prevent illness/injury.
  • Exhibit ongoing commitment to professional development and value of nursing theories/ethical principles (altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, social justice) in accordance with ethically responsible, legally accountable, specialist nursing practice.
  • Implement specialist nursing roles to promote quality improvement of patient-centered care in accordance with professional practice standards that transform health outcomes for diverse populations.

Degree Requirements

  • BSN-Entry Track: 53 to 63 quarter credits; RN-Entry Track: 79 to 89 quarter credits (depending on specialization)
  • Professional Development Plan and program of study
  • Core courses (23 credits)
  • Advanced Health Assessment, Advanced Pathophysiology, and Advanced Pharmacology are prerequisites for the Nurse Practitioner practicum component.
  • Portfolio (required for Nurse Executive, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Public Health Nursing specializations only)

Course-Based Curriculum

The MSN program has two admission tracks for registered nurses:

  • BSN-Entry Track: This track is for students with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
  • RN-Entry Track: This track is for students with an associate’s degree in nursing or a diploma in nursing that prepares for licensure in registered nursing. RN-MSN applications will not be accepted without a nursing degree conferred.

BSN-Entry  Track:  BSN graduates enter the MSN program at the core course level.

RN-Entry Track:  Students complete 26 quarter credits of undergraduate-level foundational courses before starting the MSN core courses. The foundational courses contain the essential content and learning activities to prepare students for the core courses but are not equivalent to the degree requirements of a BSN program.

BSN-Entry and RN-Entry   Tracks:  All students complete the same MSN core and specialization curriculum. The five core courses provide students with graduate-level knowledge in areas of theory, research, diversity, legality/ethics, and healthcare systems. The specialization courses build on the core courses and offer students direction and guidance for influencing nursing practice in selected areas. A portfolio based on the specific outcomes of the program must be submitted and approved before the degree is granted. (Portfolio required for Nurse Executive, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Public Health Nursing specializations only).

Course-Based Foundational and Core Curricula

Rn-entry track only: foundation courses (26 credits), bsn-entry and rn-entry tracks: core courses (23 credits)*.

* Students in the Public Health Nursing specialization will complete PUBH 6127 instead of NURS 6050.

General Education Courses Available

Courses are available at Walden for those RN-Entry students who have not completed the minimum undergraduate credits of general education courses required for admission to the master’s program.  Students who choose to complete general education courses at Walden are admitted provisionally to the RN-Entry Track of the MSN program.

Note:  Students must earn a “C” or better in each course and maintain a GPA of 3.0

General Education Courses

Nurse practitioner specializations, specialization in adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, specialization in adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, specialization in family nurse practitioner, specialization in pediatric nurse practitioner primary care, specialization in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, specialty practice specializations, specialization in nurse executive, specialization in nursing education, specialization in nursing informatics, specialization in public health nursing, course-based specializations course sequence.

Tempo Learning® is Walden’s competency-based education modality, an alternative way of earning a Walden degree offered for some Walden programs. Instead of courses, the Walden Tempo Learning® program is comprised of competencies and rigorous assessments. Students progress through the Tempo Learning® model by successfully passing competency assessments. A student must successfully achieve or master all competency assessments to graduate from the program.

Students earn the same Walden degree whether they choose the course-based or the competency-based modality.

  • Foundation competencies (3 credits)
  • Core competencies (20 credits)
  • Specialization competencies (30 credits)  
  • Foundation Competencies (25 credits)
  • Core Competencies (23credits)
  • Specialization Competencies (25 credits)
  • Capstone Competencies (5 credits)

The MSN (Competency Based) program has two admission tracks for registered nurses:

  • BSN graduates enter the MSN program at the core course level.

RN-Entry Track: This track is for registered nurses who hold a diploma in nursing, associate degree in nursing, or bachelor’s degree (other than BSN).

This track requires that students fulfill general education requirements. Once students meet these requirements, they can begin the foundation and core courses for the MSN.

Foundational and Core Curricula

Tempo learning® specializations.

Students who are considering relocating are advised to contact their student success advisor prior to any decision to relocate in order to determine how relocation may impact progress in their program.  Advisors can provide information and guidance on how relocating may result in possible changes, restrictions, and/or additional requirements affecting field experience. Each Board of Nursing and Higher Education Authority governs the field experience rules and regulations in their respective states, and students may be unable to complete field experience in the state in which they plan to relocate. While Walden is committed to working collaboratively with students to secure field sites across the United States, it is imperative that students contact their student success advisor immediately when considering relocating.

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Walden University

College of Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

  • College of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Accreditation

Learning Outcomes

Course-based program tracks, tempo learning® program, note on field experience and relocating.

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • PhD in Nursing
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Nurse Executive
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Informatics
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
  • Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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In the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) Completion Program, current registered nurses (RNs) who have a diploma or associate degree in nursing are provided with the opportunity to earn a BSN degree.

Walden’s Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)–accredited RN-BSN completion program is structured to support and equip RNs with specialized skills and current knowledge they can apply on the job immediately. Students may be eligible to transfer up to 75%* of the required credits. Classes start every 6 weeks.**

The hallmark offering of this program is the interactive Digital Learning Experience™ by Shadow Health®. With real-time, virtual assessments, students can engage in a highly interactive learning environment through the simulation.

Prospective Washington students:  Walden University is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to provide practice experiences in Washington State for a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing; Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, Leadership and Management, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; as well as the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. For more information, go to the following website:  https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/NursingCommission/NursingEducation/NursingPrograms .

Note:  The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is offered in two different learning modalities: the course-based modality and the competency-based modality, Tempo Learning®.

* ,  **Transfer credits and start times  do not apply  to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (Competency Based) modality.

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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 ).

Apply leadership and informatics concepts in decision making to promote patient safety and quality care.

Use evidence based on the sciences, humanities, and research to guide nursing practice across the health-illness continuum in a variety of healthcare settings.

Evaluate the implications of policy on issues of access, equity, affordability, and social justice in healthcare delivery including the health of vulnerable populations and healthcare disparities.

Implement individual and population-focused interventions to promote health and to prevent and manage disease and injuries.

Exhibit accountability for personal and professional behaviors in accordance with standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct with a commitment to continuous professional development.

Provide patient-centered nursing care based on a comprehensive and focused health assessment across the lifespan using sound clinical judgment as well as developmentally and culturally appropriate approaches.

RN-BSN Track

Rn-bsn-aim track.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program provides current registered nurses (RNs) who have a diploma or associate’s degree in nursing with the opportunity to earn a BSN degree.

The program is specifically designed to provide students with the evidence-based practices that can be applied on the job immediately. At the same time, students will develop the skills of reflection, independent learning, and enhanced critical thinking that will enable them to stay current in their field throughout their career.

Degree Requirements

  • 181 total credits
  • General Education  courses (50 credits)
  • Upper-level nursing core courses (51 credits)
  • Elective courses and prior nursing credit (80 credits)

General Education Courses (50 credits)

See the  General Education  section of this  Walden University Catalog .

Upper-Level Nursing Core (51 credits)

  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.

Elective Courses and Prior Nursing Credit (80 credits)

Students with less than 80 transfer credits can choose elective courses from any of Walden’s bachelor degree programs.

The RN-BSN-AIM program provides current registered nurses (RNs) who have a diploma and/or associate’s degree in nursing with the opportunity to earn a BSN degree as well as take three master’s-level courses that can be transferred* into a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.

The RN-BSN-AIM program will provide a student with a bachelor’s degree. All students will enter the program with previously earned education credits. These credits may include:

  • Credits awarded for meeting competencies required to achieve the nursing license through either a diploma program or an associate’s degree program.
  • Transfer credits from undergraduate courses that they have taken at other universities.
  • 135 of the 181 quarter credits may potentially be transferred into the program (depending upon the qualifications the students bring as they enter).

*After completion of the BSN program, students must apply to the MSN program, and the three master’s-level courses can be transferred into an MSN degree if the students receive a grade of  B  or higher.

  • General Education  (50 credits)
  • NURS 5050, NURS 5051, and NURS 5052 will transfer into the MSN program with a grade of  B  or higher.

See the  General Education  section of this  Walden University Catalog.

Upper-Level Nursing Core Courses (51 credits)

  • 180 total credits
  • General education  courses (50 credits)
  • Upper-level nursing core courses (50 credits)

Core Curriculum

Upper-level nursing core (50 credits).

  • IN3001 The Power of Nursing Recognize the role of the nurse as a leader in the dynamic field of healthcare.
  • IN3002 Nurses at the Forefront of Issues and Trends Analyze factors, issues, and trends impacting the nursing profession.
  • IN3003 Quality and Safety Practices for Healthcare Solutions Explain how evidence-based nursing solutions promote patient quality and safety.
  • IN3004 Interprofessional Teamwork: Civil Collaboration for the Common Good Recommend appropriate strategies to promote civility and interprofessional communication in the workforce.
  • IN3005 Powerful Caring Leads to Social Change Analyze the responsibility of nursing professionals to advocate for social change.
  • IN3006 Creating Your Personal Nursing Legacy Evaluate areas of strength and areas of professional growth for improving the health and healthcare delivery of populations.
  • HA3001 Cultural and Genetic Influences on Health Identify population health, cultural influences, and genetic and genomic information as it relates to conducting a health history and physical assessment.
  • HA3002 Ethical Issues in Health Assessment Articulate ethical issues related to obtaining a health history and physical exam.
  • HA3003 Biopsychosocial Factors Evaluate the impact of biopsychosocial factors on a patient during a health assessment.
  • HA3004 Comprehensive Health History Conduct and document a comprehensive health history.
  • HA3005 Comprehensive Physical Assessment Conduct and document a comprehensive physical assessment.
  • IM3001A Informatics in Healthcare Recognize the importance of nursing informatics in healthcare and how it impacts the nurse’s role and the healthcare institution.
  • IM3002A Clinical Data Evaluation
  • Evaluate clinical data to support evidence-based decision-making related to safe, quality healthcare delivery. 
  • IM3003A Protecting Patient Privacy Use strategies to ensure the protection of patient data and privacy.
  • IM3004A Healthcare Technology and Informed Decision Making Create educational plans in collaboration with patients based on information from healthcare technology.
  • NR3001 Research Process Recognize the elements of the research process.
  • NR3002 Research Methodology Analyze research methodologies.
  • NR3003 Interpreting Data Analyze and interpret research data.
  • NR3004 Research Recommendations Generate reasonable conclusions and recommendations based on published research findings.
  • EP4001 Evidence-Based Practice Models for Research Understand the importance of using models to facilitate evidence-based practice.
  • EP4002 Clinical Nursing Issues Develop an evidence-based practice question based on a clinical nursing issue.
  • EP4003 Evaluating Research Evaluate research related to a clinical practice issue.
  • EP4004 Designing Interventions Recommend evidence-based clinical interventions or process improvements to promote positive patient health outcomes.  
  • HP4001 Policy and the Role of the Nurse Analyze the role of the nurse as a force that shapes policy.
  • HP4002 U.S. Healthcare System Demonstrate an understanding of the U.S. healthcare system.
  • HP4003 Social Determinants of Health Analyze healthcare policy and social determinants of health and how they impact health disparities.
  • HP4004 Evaluating Health Policy Evaluate federal, state, and local policies on healthcare.
  • HP4005 Advocacy for Policy Change Recommend policy change to advocate for positive patient outcomes.
  • GH4001 Principles of Epidemiology Recognize principles of epidemiology.
  • GH4002 The Role of the Nurse in Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Analyze the role of the nurse leader in preparing for and responding to public health disasters and emergencies. 
  • GH4003 Communication and Collaboration With Diverse Cultures Analyze population health beliefs and behaviors to inform culturally competent nursing practice.
  • GH4004 The State of Global Health Compare a health problem and the healthcare system of the U.S. to other countries.
  • PH4001 The Role of the Nurse Leader in Population Health Analyze the role of the nurse leader in population health.
  • PH4002 Identifying Health Problems Within Your Community Justify a public health problem within your community using multiple sources of data.
  • PH4003 Community Assessment (Practicum) Analyze a population health problem based on a community assessment.
  • PH4004 Evidence-Based Practice in Public Health Nursing (Practicum) Synthesize sources of information to inform public health nursing interventions.
  • PH4005 Evidence-Based Intervention Plan (Practicum) Create an evidence-based primary intervention plan at the system level in collaboration with health leaders to improve the health of a population in your community.
  • CN4001 Nurse as Leader Analyze the leadership role of the nurse in preventing and managing health problems across the lifespan in healthcare practice settings.  
  • CN4002 Genetics and Genomics Develop a patient education fact sheet for a genetic-based healthcare issue.  
  • CN4003 Staffing Plan Analyze the process of creating a staffing plan that meets both patient care needs and budget constraints.  
  • CN4004 Data-Driven Nursing Interventions Create a data-driven nursing intervention based on quality indicators.
  • LC4001A Leadership for Organizational Culture and Growth Analyze leadership for organizational culture and growth to promote positive social change through patient quality and safety.
  • LC4002A Healthcare Quality Analyze healthcare quality for nursing practice.
  • LC4003A Quality Improvement Processes Analyze quality improvement processes.
  • LC4004A Quality Improvement Tools Analyze information from quality improvement tools.
  • LC4005A Improving Patient Quality and Safety
  • Apply quality improvement processes and tools as a scholar-practitioner to improve quality and safety.

Nurses admitted to the program may be awarded up to 50 quarter credits for meeting competencies required to achieve the nursing license through either a diploma program or an associate degree program.

  • 135 of the 180 quarter credits may potentially be transferred into the program (depending upon the qualifications the students bring as they enter).

* After completion of the BSN program, students must apply to the MSN program, and the three master’s-level courses can be transferred into an MSN degree if the students receive a grade of “B” or higher.

  • NURS 5050, NURS 5051, and NURS 5052 will transfer into the MSN program
  • EB001 Evidence-Based Practice and the Quadruple Aim Analyze the relationship between evidence-based practice and the Quadruple Aim in healthcare organizations.
  • EB002 Research Methodology Analyze research methodologies described in peer-reviewed articles.
  • EB003 Clinical Inquiry, Problem-Intervention-Comparison-Outcome-Time (PICOT), and Searching Databases Analyze relevant, peer-reviewed articles in support of PICOT questions.
  • EB004 Critical Appraisal, Evaluation/Summary, and Synthesis of Evidence Recommend best practices based on critical appraisal of evidence-based research.
  • EB005 Evidence-Based Decision-Making Recommend evidence-based organizational changes using an evidence-based practice approach to decision making.
  • EB006 Disseminating Evidenced-Based Practice Changes Analyze dissemination strategies for evidence-based practice changes in healthcare.
  • PA001 Agenda Setting Evaluate federal agendas to promote healthcare issues within the policymaking system/process.
  • PA002 Legislation Advocate a position on a population health-related bill.
  • PA003 Regulation Analyze how regulations influence the nurse’s role and the delivery, costs, and access to healthcare.
  • PA004 Design and Implementation Analyze advocacy and the role of the nurse in healthcare program design and implementation.
  • PA005 Healthcare Program/Policy Evaluation Assess outcomes of population health program/policy evaluations.
  • PA006 Global Healthcare Issues Analyze the impact of nurse advocacy on addressing global health issues.
  • TN001 What is Informatics? Analyze frameworks and tools for the role of the nurse as an informaticist and knowledge worker.
  • TN002 The Role of Nurse Informatics in Healthcare Analyze the role of the nurse informaticist in nursing informatics projects to improve outcomes or efficiencies in healthcare organizations.
  • TN003 Data to Information to Knowledge to Wisdom Analyze how standardized terminologies impact the practice of healthcare and nursing informatics.
  • TN004 Technologies Supporting Applied Practice and Optimal Patient Outcomes Analyze nursing informatics research on the application of clinical systems to improve outcomes and efficiencies.
  • TN005 The Nurse Leader and the Systems Development Life Cycle Define the role of the nurse for participation on an implementation team as a component of the systems development life cycle.
  • TN006 Policy and Regulation Supporting Informatics and Technology Evaluate legislative policies and regulations for health and nursing informatics and their impact on improvement for outcomes and efficiencies in nursing practice.

Students who are considering relocating are advised to contact their student success advisor prior to any decision to relocate in order to determine how relocation may impact progress in their program.  Advisors can provide information and guidance on how relocating may result in possible changes, restrictions, and/or additional requirements affecting field experience. Each Board of Nursing and Higher Education Authority governs the field experience rules and regulations in their respective states, and students may be unable to complete field experience in the state in which they plan to relocate. While Walden is committed to working collaboratively with students to secure field sites across the United States, it is imperative that students contact their student success advisor immediately when considering relocating.

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I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Walden University PhD public health policy program. I'm only recently graduated with my FNP but I have been interested in policy for a while. There aren't a lot of nursing degrees that focus on policy, and I am just wondering if anyone knows what the progress is like or worth the cost/effort. Thanks!

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Their admission requirements are $$$, transcripts and "work history". No recommendations required, no true admission criteria. I would be wary of such a program, depending on what you want to get out of it. The most important thing I think for a PhD is to find a place with faculty whose research interests match yours.

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I would avoid for-profit doctoral degrees. The few whom I have met with PhDs from for-profits lacked the abilities to truly complete scientific inquiry. It was not necessarily that they could not have succeeding in fortifying their skills and understanding of the scientific process, it was just never fully engrained in their programs. Minimal writing critiques, minimal method discussion, minimal preparation.

Corey Narry

Corey Narry, MSN, RN, NP

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I would look at it this way, what would you like to achieve with a PhD focusing on health policy? Certainly an interesting field to learn about and possibly a nice field to transition to from a clinical role such as FNP. If all you want is to learn about health policy...read lectures about health care financing, legislation lobbying, and such, then maybe Walden is fine.

If you want a degree in health care policy and make a career in this field, then you likely won't be taken seriously by peers who had degrees from more reputable institutions with established public policy programs. Your degree might also get overlooked if you are seeking fellowships and research opportunities in public policy in the future because that school is not well-connected to experts who are likely affiliated with the well known institutions.

saheckler

saheckler, PhD, RN

What did you end up doing? Are you starting a PhD program this fall? UC San Francisco has a nurse policy specialty within their PhD and the University of Pennsylvania has a research center based on health policy. I know that Columbia and NYU also list health policy as major research topics. I think it's absolutely possible to find PhD programs with health policy as a faculty research interest that would be a good match for you, especially if you narrow down what you want to research specifically within health policy because then you can search the literature for that subject and look up those faculty (probably especially in CINAHL; if you use PubMed a lot of the publications will be by academics outside of nursing). I'm interested in policy myself and will be applying to UCSF, Columbia, UIC, and Michigan this fall. Good luck!

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