Overview

Effectively manage disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, and restorative care in patients of all ages with the skills you gain in the Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner program at Walden University.

State-of-the-Art Classroom Tools

Enhance your skills with iHuman patient simulation software and strength-finding tools, which make your learning experience personalized, interactive, and effective.

In Walden’s MSN program, you can:

Collaborate with nurses from around the country in an interactive online environment.

Learn from expert teaching faculty—100% of whom hold doctoral degrees.

Gain the opportunity to translate knowledge into practice by designing, developing, and implementing a project in a professional healthcare setting.

Acquire the knowledge needed to act as a change agent and apply your enhanced expertise within the healthcare environment.

Join Phi Nu, Walden’s chartered chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and connect with nurses around the world to share the latest nursing research and best practices in clinical, scientific, and leadership areas.

Career Impact

Students in this specialization will be prepared to qualify to sit for the national certification exam for family nurse practitioner upon graduation. Demand for nurse practitioners is on the rise.

If you have the right experience and training, Walden’s MSN program, with a Family Nurse Practitioner specialization can help position you for roles in the following settings:

Family practice

Primary care

Public health departments

School health

Urgent care clinics

Women's health

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN), master’s degree program in nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Walden University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Programme Structure

Walden’s flexibility and support put your education within reach. You will benefit from a comprehensive online learning experience that includes:

Convenient start dates throughout the year.

Orientation that prepares you for success in an online environment.

Ability to complete coursework when and where it is convenient for you.

Access to courses and materials on your smartphone or tablet.

Multimedia resources designed to augment student learning: videos, case studies, simulations, articles, journals, and discussion topics.

A global online community of faculty, students, and alumni.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-05-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-11-25 00:00:00

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More details

Multiple Start Dates. Choose a date that fits your schedule.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

58 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Nursing View 645 other Masters in Nursing in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher.

To be considered for this master’s program, you must have a valid RN license.

Completed online application and transcripts.

Tuition Fee

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International

21750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 750 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

21750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 750 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

21750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 750 USD per credit during 24 months.

Funding

Paying for your education can be a challenge, but Walden helps you identify the many funding options that are available to you, including scholarships, grants, and federal and private loans. You can also check with your employer to see if they offer tuition reimbursement for your courses. A Walden enrollment advisor can help you determine which funding options are available to you. Additionally, you can save time and money by transferring credits earned previously.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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