Walden University`s College of Health Sciences offers an online Bachelor of Science in Nursing through the School of Nursing. The program is designed for practicing nurses seeking an RN-BSN degree. The degree requires completion of 180 quarter credits, 50 of which must be completed at Walden. 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. Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, and may be completed in as little as 18 months.
Highlights
Designed for practicing nurses, the program can be completed online in as little as 18 months Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Delivered fully on-line with degree completion in 18 months or less Low student/faculty ratio that enables students to consistently have direct access to faculty members An advanced online platform which houses online course lectures, assignments, live communication applications, and online libraries and research tools
Institute Accreditation
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Credentials Offered
Bachelor Degree
Fields of Study
Nursing (General)
Program Options
Career Placement Office Mentor Program Academic Advising
Writing Center
Tutoring
Academic Advising/Technical Support
Students have access to customer service and technical support from the moment they decide to enroll at Walden University. Led by Walden's online Concierge Team, this support begins with a software orientation for all admitted students to familiarize them with Walden's distance learning environment before they begin classes. And while in their programs students are able to access faculty and advisors concerning program planning, University procedures, course registration and curriculum and degree completion. Available online or by phone, academic advisors monitor students' progress, offer assistance throughout a student's entire academic career, and serve as a link between students and faculty. Other services include a virtual bookstore, comprehensive research library and databases, the Center for Research Support that provides assistance in all aspects of research, and a writing center that includes a dedicated staff of editors and tutors. Additional technical support at Walden is available 24/7.
Faculty/Department Name: School of Nursing Name of Credential Awarded: BS In Nursing Length of Program: < 2 Years Direct Entry: Yes Cohort Model: No Opportunities for Part-Time Study: Yes Teaching Methods: Case Studies Directed/Independent Study Field Work/Projects Lectures
Student Profile
# Countries of Origin: 31 or more
Institute Overview
Institute Name: Walden University Institute Type: 4-Yr University Public or Private: Private University/College Year Founded: 1970 # Faculties: 5
Designed for practicing nurses, the program can be completed online in as little as 18 months
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