Online Nursing Degrees

Make a bigger difference—for your patients, your profession, and you.

Start date

5/26/2025: Course-Based
5/5/2025: Tempo-Based

Why Pursue Your Online Nursing Degree With Walden

Dedicated Student Support

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

Engaging Coursework

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

Respected Faculty

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

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.

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.

Why study Nursing at Walden?

LEADERSHIP

We’re the No. 1 provider of advanced nursing degrees in the U.S.  More than 300 healthcare organizations and associations partner with us to foster their nurses’ professional development.

QUALITY

Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), with curricula aligned with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) guidelines, Walden’s nursing programs meet the highest standards in the field.

EXPERTISE

Walden’s nursing faculty, all of whom hold doctorates, are experienced real-world practitioners in a variety of areas.

“It seemed like each class I was taking covered an issue I encountered at work. What I learned in the classroom, I immediately applied to my work."
James McDaniel | MSN Graduate and DNP Student

See if You Qualify for Additional Tuition Savings

Walden partners with more than 650 leading healthcare employers and professional organizations, with a goal of bringing higher education to more dedicated nurses.

More About Our Nursing Programs

Funding Your Education

Walden’s Enrollment Specialists are committed to helping you identify and leverage opportunities to manage the cost of your education.

Get in touch with a Walden Enrollment Specialist to learn more about potential resources for funding your education.

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Transfer Credits

You may be eligible to receive transfer credit toward your program. An Enrollment Specialist will work with you to identify what credit you can transfer based on your prior education.

  • First we will help you obtain transcripts from any previous institution you have attended.
  • Then we will carefully review your previous coursework to maximize the number of credits we can apply toward your Walden program of study.
  • You will receive a transfer credit pre-evaluation within three business days, including a summary of the courses eligible for transfer.
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Grants & Scholarships

Walden offers grants and scholarships that can help lower your tuition costs and make your goals more attainable. One exciting way we support counselors is our Believe & Achieve Scholarship™. Available in select Walden online nursing degree programs, this unique scholarship pays you back for the progress you make. We believe in your potential—and we’re here for your journey toward nursing excellence.

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) IPEDS database. Retrieved July 2017, using CIP codes 51.3801 (Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse); 51.3808 (Nursing Science); 51.3818 (Nursing Practice). Includes 2016 preliminary data.