Program Details
Walden offers students who hold a Doctor in Nursing Practice degree (DNP) a shorter path to the PhD in Nursing. Recognizing your previous academic progress, we will apply up to 25 credits toward your doctoral program, significantly reducing the time to completion and your total costs. This accelerated DNP to PhD in Nursing option builds on your current knowledge and experience with scholarly research and relevant coursework that will further academically prepare you for leadership positions in nursing administration, policy, or academia.
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Walden University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Doctorate DegreeApplication Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
- This program requires four residencies.
Restricted States
New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut