Overview

Advance as a nurse leader, educator, informaticist, or practitioner with the CCNE-accredited Nursing (MSN) - Informatics program from Walden University .

One of the largest and most affordable MSN programs available today with a long history of educating nursing professionals, this program is delivered online and taught by doctorally prepared teaching faculty members who are experts, practitioners, and leaders in the field.

Entry Paths (tracks)

BSN-MSN: For registered nurses entering the program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

RN-MSN: For registered nurses entering the program with a hospital diploma, associate degree in nursing, or a bachelor’s degree other than a BSN.

RN-BSN-MSN: For registered nurses who want the opportunity to earn their BSN while working toward their MSN.

Specializations (in addition to the General Program)

Nursing Education – Learn to provide quality educational experiences that equip nurses to meet the demands of a diverse, ever-changing healthcare environment.

Leadership and Management – Gain essential skills that will make you an effective leader in decision making, planning, finance, and human resources.

Nursing Informatics – Enhance patient care by learning to design and implement effective and user-friendly systems that improve accuracy, eliminate redundancy, and reduce costs.

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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.

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

IELTS or TOEFL needed

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Informatics & Information Sciences Nursing Health Informatics View 169 other Masters in Informatics & Information Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.

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GRE^® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.

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English requirements

IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

6.5 _(required)

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TOEFL^® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.

79 _(required)

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PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Walden University's admission requirements vary by program and degree level.

Walden enrollment advisors are available to help you with every step of the online application process, from deciding which program is right for you to applying for financial aid.

Enrollment advisors can also explain Walden's transfer of credit policy for past educational experience.

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Tuition Fee

International

12806 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 25613 USD for the full programme and a duration of 24 months.

Non Practitioner Specialization - BSN Track: $25,613

Non Practitioner Specialization - RN to MSN Track: $35,950

Practitioner Specialization - BSN Track: $41,004

Practitioner Specialization - RN to MSN Track: $51,120

Practitioner Specialization (Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) - BSN Track: $44,570

Practitioner Specialization (Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) - RN to MSN Track: $54,690

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.

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.