Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN)
Walden University

Program Details

Accelerate into a Master’s program through Walden University’s unique online RN to BSN degree program.  This degree is designed so that you may complete both a master’s and a bachelor’s degree in a constructive timeframe, bridging the gap between an undergraduate and graduate program in a flexible manner.  By taking on this RN to BSN degree, you are diving into rigorous studies, including but not limited to:

  • Nursing research
  • Health assessment
  • Trends in nursing

This program is designed for working nurses in possession of their nursing license and associate degree or diploma.  The online RN to BSN curriculum is developed by leading healthcare experts, led by faculty bringing real-world practitioner experience to the virtual classroom.  You will develop skills in decision-making, policy evaluation, effective communication, professional accountability, and more through interactive simulations and competency-based coursework.  Graduates with this accelerated degree may find pursuable pathways in inpatient and outpatient settings, from insurance companies and federal agencies to community organizations and magnet hospitals.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

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

Some College

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Must hold a current, active RN license
  • Requires completion of an associate or diploma nursing program, and 90 approved transfer credits

Restricted States

New York, Rhode Island