Overview

Make a difference in communities by effecting positive change in the field of healthcare with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Public Health Nursing.

Key Facts

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Upon completing this Nursing - Public Health Nursing program at Walden University, you will be prepared to:

Synthesize organizational/systems leadership for cost-effective specialist nursing practice that contributes to high-quality healthcare delivery, advancement of the nursing profession, and social change.

Critique evidence-based literature drawing from diverse theoretical perspectives and pertinent research to guide decision making that demonstrates best practices for specialist nursing practice in a global society.

Integratively assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate cost-effective healthcare strategies that reduce health disparities by patient/population advocacy for access to specialist nursing care.

Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate using audience-specific oral, written, and information technology for professional delivery of specialist nursing care.

Evaluate health needs of diverse populations for necessary teaching/coaching functions based on specialist nursing knowledge to restore/promote health and prevent illness/injury.

Exhibit ongoing commitment to professional development and value of nursing theories/ethical principles (altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, social justice) in accordance with ethically responsible, legally accountable, specialist nursing practice.

Implement specialist nursing roles to promote quality improvement of patient-centered care in accordance with professional practice standards that transform health outcomes for diverse populations.

Career Impact

The demand for public health nurses is on the rise, with government agencies recognizing that services provided by public health nurses can help lower overall healthcare costs. Preventive care, screening, and health education—particularly in underserved communities—have proven to be effective public health measures.

Walden's MSN Public Health Nursing specialization can help position you to work as a nurse leader in diverse settings such as public health departments, home health agencies, schools, wellness centers, industry, and rural or urban healthcare facilities.

Specific roles may include:

Public health nurse manager or director

Manager or director of teams developing population-focused healthcare services

Outpatient clinic manager

Director of school nursing

Community center health coordinator

Director of disaster management and preparedness programs

Director of health education programs

Director/manager of maternal and infant public health nurse programs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pathophysiology

Pharmacology

Health Assessment

Care of Adults in Acute Settings

Practice Care of Older Adults

Diagnostic Reasoning

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-07 00:00:00

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More details

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

Language

English

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Credits

53 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Nursing Health Sciences View 565 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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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

17666 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26500 USD for the full programme during 18 months.
National

17666 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26500 USD for the full programme during 18 months.
In-State

17666 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26500 USD for the full programme during 18 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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