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TABLE OF CONTENTS3 About Walsh University

4 Online Master of Science in Nursing–Family Nurse Practitioner

6 Online Master of Science in Nursing–Nurse Educator

8 Online Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner

(BSN to DNP-FNP)

11 Online Doctor of Nursing Practice-Nurse Educator (BSN to

DNP-NE)

13 Online Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

15 Next Steps

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For nearly 3,000 students from 40 states and 35 countries, the search for the right college has led them to Walsh University. Here, on the 136-acre main campus and satellite campuses in Akron, and just outside of Rome, Italy, they have found that learning transcends the classroom, caring faculty help students aim higher, and leadership

requires more than intellect. As an independent Catholic university, we encourage individuals to act in accordance with reason guided by the example and teachings of Jesus Christ. Our aim is to develop students’ mind, body and spirit – this is Walsh’s distinguished tradition and the heart of its appeal.

Our students enjoy a healthy balance of academic, spiritual, and social activities.

About Walsh University

Why Walsh University Online? Walsh University’s online nursing programs offer you the opportunity to earn a high-quality advanced nursing degree online while continuing to work full-time. Offered through Walsh’s Byers School of Nursing, the CCNE-accredited programs were developed with direct input from current nurse practitioners who understand what content is most important to excel in their roles. Our program emphasizes staying ahead of the field, so you will be up to date on changes in health care, now and throughout your career.

Our caring faculty bring extensive nursing experience to the online classroom, and they, along with student success coaches, help support and mentor students throughout the program and beyond. Through small course sizes and interactive discussions, students will form rich relationships with faculty and classmates in the program.

Walsh University’s online programs are accredited by the following bodies:• Higher Learning Commission• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education • Council for the Association of Educator

Preparation• The Commission on Accreditation in Physical

Therapy Education

Rankings/Notable• Top 100 Best Value Schools (U.S. News and

World Report)• Ranked #49 (tie) in Regional Universities

Midwest (U.S. News and World Report)• Ranked #29 (tie) in Best Colleges for Veterans

(U.S. News and World Report)

We’ve also been recognized for our commitment to veterans by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs, STEM Jobs, and Military Spouse, named us as a “Military Friendly School.”

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Walsh University’s online Master of Science in Nursing program, offered through the Byers School of Nursing, gives you the autonomy to define your future in the nursing field. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, graduates will expand their scope of practice, work collaboratively with other health care professionals, and manage patient care across the lifespan.

Expand your understanding of nursing science and gain additional insight into advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology, as well as health promotion, health care policy, and interprofessional collaboration. We offer close faculty clinical oversight to ensure students are advancing in skills and leadership in order to make a smooth transition to advanced roles in nursing.

Program DetailsWalsh University’s online MSN-FNP curriculum focuses on hands-on, experiential and clinical learning opportunities. The CCNE-accredited program is 100% online. The degree is 58 credits for the FNP specialization, and classes are offered in eight-week and sixteen-week increments. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to sit for the AANP Certification Board Examination or the ANCC Certification Examination.

Admission RequirementsQualifications1. A current unencumbered Registered Nurse license(s). 2. A bachelor’s degree in nursing from a program accredited by a national organization responsible for nursing accreditation (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing [ACNE], Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education [CCNE] or their equivalent). Transcripts should document a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale on all undergraduate coursework. Transcripts must be in English and credentials evaluated when appropriate.3. Completion of an undergraduate or graduate statistics course

Application Requirements1. Completed online application2. Official transcripts from previously attended academic institutions3. Two professional letters of recommendation4. Resume 5. Personal essay

Upon completion of all application materials, the Graduate Nursing Admissions Committee may require an admissions interview.

Position Yourself to Take a Leading Role in Health Care

Online Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner

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Online MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner Curriculum

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDITS

NURS 610 Advanced Pathophysiology 3

NURS 612 Advanced Pharmacology 3

NURS 614 Advanced Health Assessment 3

NURS 642 Clinical Pharmacology 3

NURS 640 Clinical Assessment & Management 3

NURS 671 Intensive I: Essential Skills 0

NURS 672 Intensive II: Advanced Skills/Professional Practice 0

NURS 641 FNP I: Care of Adult/Gero Client (100 clinical) 5

NURS 643 FNP II: Care of Child/Adolescents (100 clinical) 5

NURS 645 FNP III: Care of Women (100 clinical) 5

NURS 647 FNP IV: Care of Adult and Elderly with Multi Chronic Condi (150 clinical) 5

NURS 649 FNP V: Capstone (200 clinical) 5

NURS 710 Nursing Leadership Role and Ethics in Complex Health Care Systems 3

NURS 701 Nursing Science in Advanced Practice Theories and Foundations 3

NURS 718 Healthcare Technology and Data Management 3

NURS 705 Applications of Epidemiology to Health Services 3

NURS 706 Health Care Policy, Organ/ Finance 3

NURS 702 Advanced Nursing Research 3

TOTAL 58

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Walsh University’s online Master of Science in Nursing program, offered through the Byers School of Nursing, gives you the autonomy to define your future in the nursing field. As a Nurse Educator, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and expertise needed to train nurses.

Through this program you will use nursing and educational research to create teaching strategies that are designed to support nursing education, enhance your leadership skills as a key figure in the interdisciplinary health care team, and analyze the legal, ethical, and regulatory issues impacting health care delivery systems and education systems for the improvement of nursing education.

Program DetailsWalsh University’s online MSN-NE curriculum focuses on hands-on, experiential and clinical learning opportunities. This CCNE-accredited program is 100% online. The degree is 40 credits for the Nurse Educator specialization, and classes are offered in eight-week and sixteen-week increments.

Admission RequirementsQualifications1. A current unencumbered Registered Nurse license(s). 2. A bachelor’s degree in nursing from a program accredited by a national organization responsible for nursing accreditation (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing [ACNE], Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education [CCNE] or their equivalent). Transcripts should document a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale on all undergraduate coursework. Transcripts must be in English and credentials evaluated when appropriate.3. Completion of an undergraduate or graduate statistics course

Application Requirements1. Completed online application2. Official transcripts from previously attended academic institutions3. Two professional letters of recommendation4. Resume 5. Personal essay

Upon completion of all application materials, the Graduate Nursing Admissions Committee may require an admissions interview.

Tap into Your Passion for Education and Quality Care

Online Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator

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Online MSN - Nurse Educator Curriculum

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDITS

NURS 610 Advanced Pathophysiology 3

NURS 612 Advanced Pharmacology 3

NURS 614 Advanced Health Assessment 3

NURS 632 Teaching Strategies 2

NURS 630 Assessment, Measurement & Evaluation in Nursing Educ. 2

NURS 631 Curriculum Design in Nursing Education 3

NURS 633 Seminar & Practicum in Advanced Specialty (150 clinical) 4

NURS 635 Practicum in Nursing Education (200 clinical) 4

NURS 710 Nursing Leadership Role and Ethics in Complex Health Care Systems 3

NURS 701 Nursing Science in Advanced Practice Theories and Foundations 3

NURS 718 Healthcare Technology and Data Management 3

NURS 705 Applications of Epidemiology to Health Services 3

NURS 702 Advanced Nursing Research 3

NURS 706 Health Care Policy, Organ/ Finance 3

TOTAL 42

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Walsh University’s online Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN to DNP-FNP) program, offered through the Byers School of Nursing, gives you the autonomy to define your future in the nursing field. As a DNP-FNP, you will achieve the highest level of proficiency in your scope of practice, work collaboratively with other health care professionals, and manage patient care across the lifespan. This program will help you build the leadership skills needed to succeed as a leader on the nursing team as well as within interdisciplinary teams.

Expand your understanding of nursing science and gain additional insight into advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology, as well as health promotion, health care policy, and interprofessional collaboration. As a DNP, you’ll practice at the highest level of clinical nursing by applying knowledge you learned in the fields of organizational management, ethics, health policy and information technology.

Program DetailsWalsh University’s online BSN to DNP-FNP curriculum focuses on hands-on, experiential and clinical learning opportunities. The CCNE-accredited program is 100% online. The degree is 74 credits for the FNP specialization, and classes are offered in eight-week and sixteen-week increments.

Admission RequirementsQualifications1. A current unencumbered Registered Nurse license(s). 2. A bachelor’s degree in nursing from a program accredited by a national organization responsible for nursing accreditation (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing [ACNE], Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education [CCNE] or their equivalent). Transcripts should document a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale on all undergraduate coursework. Transcripts must be in English and credentials evaluated when appropriate.3. Completion of an undergraduate or graduate statistics course

Application Requirements1. Completed online application2. Official transcripts from previously attended academic institutions3. Two professional letters of recommendation4. Resume 5. Personal essay

Upon completion of all application materials, the Graduate Nursing Admissions Committee may require an admissions interview.

Lead the Way with an Advanced Nursing Degree

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN to DNP-FNP)

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Online BSN to DNP-FNP Curriculum

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDITS

NURS 610 Advanced Pathophysiology 3

NURS 612 Advanced Pharmacology 3

NURS 614 Advanced Health Assessment 3

NURS 642 Clinical Pharmacology 3

NURS 640 Clinical Assessment & Management 3

NURS 671 Intensive I: Essential Skills 0

NURS 672 Intensive II: Advanced Skills/Professional Practice 0

NURS 641 FNP I: Care of Adult/Gero Client (100 clinical) 5

NURS 643 FNP II: Care of Child/Adolescents (100 clinical) 5

NURS 645 FNP III: Care of Women (100 clinical) 5

NURS 647 FNP IV: Care of Adult and Elderly with Multi Chronic Condi (150 clinical) 5

NURS 649 FNP V: Capstone (200 clinical) 5

NURS 710* Nursing Leadership Role and Ethics in Complex Health Care Systems 3

NURS 701* Nursing Science in Advanced Practice Theories and Foundations 3

NURS 708 Translating Evidence into Practice 2

NURS 718* Healthcare Technology and Data Management 3

NURS 705 Applications of Epidemiology to Health Services 3

NURS 706* Health Care Policy, Organ/ Finance 3

MBA 723 Healthcare Finance/Economics 3

*Taken as part of the MSN-FNP

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Online BSN to DNP-FNP Curriculum Continued

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDITS

NURS 702 Advanced Nursing Research 3

NURS 725 Advanced Leadership and Management (150 clinical) 4

NURS 730 DNP Residency (150 clinical) 3

NURS 731 DNP Project (4x50, clinical total 200 clinical) 4

TOTAL 74

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Walsh University’s online Doctor of Nursing Practice-Nurse Educator (BSN to DNP-NE) program, offered through the Byers School of Nursing, gives you the autonomy to define your future in the nursing field. As a DNP-NE you will achieve the highest level of proficiency in your scope of practice, work collaboratively with other health care professionals, and build leadership skills as a nurse educator.

Through this program you will draw on nursing and educational research to create teaching strategies that are designed to support nursing education, enhance your leadership skills as a key figure in the interdisciplinary health care team, and analyze the legal, ethical, and regulatory issues impacting health care delivery systems and education systems for the improvement of nursing education. As a DNP, you’ll practice at the highest level of clinical nursing by applying knowledge you learned in the fields of organizational management, ethics, health policy and information technology.

Program DetailsWalsh University’s online BSN to DNP-NE curriculum focuses on hands-on, experiential and clinical learning opportunities. The CCNE-accredited program is 100% online. The degree is 62 credits for the NE specialization, and classes are offered in eight-week and sixteen-week increments.

Admission RequirementsQualifications1. A current unencumbered Registered Nurse license(s). 2. A bachelor’s degree in nursing from a program accredited by a national organization responsible for nursing accreditation (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing [ACNE], Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education [CCNE] or their equivalent). Transcripts should document a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale on all undergraduate coursework. Transcripts must be in English and credentials evaluated when appropriate.3. Completion of an undergraduate or graduate statistics course

Application Requirements1. Completed online application2. Official transcripts from previously attended academic institutions3. Two professional letters of recommendation4. Resume 5. Personal essay

Upon completion of all application materials, the Graduate Nursing Admissions Committee may require an admissions interview.

Lead the Way with an Advanced Nursing Degree

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice-Nurse Educator (BSN to DNP-NE)

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Online BSN to DNP-NE Curriculum

*Taken as part of the MSN

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDITS

NURS 610 Advanced Pathophysiology 3

NURS 612 Advanced Pharmacology 3

NURS 614 Advanced Health Assessment 3

NURS 632 Teaching Strategies 2

NURS 630 Assessment, Measurement & Evaluation in Nursing Educ. 2

NURS 631 Curriculum Design in Nursing Education 3

NURS 633 Seminar & Practicum in Advanced Specialty (150 clinical) 4

NURS 635 Practicum in Nursing Education (200 clinical) 4

NURS 710* Nursing Leadership Role and Ethics in Complex Health Care Systems 3

NURS 701* Nursing Science in Advanced Practice Theories and Foundations 3

NURS 718* Healthcare Technology and Data Management 3

NURS 705* Applications of Epidemiology to Health Services 3

NURS 702* Advanced Nursing Research 3

NURS 706* Health Care Policy, Organ/ Finance 3

NURS 708 Translating Evidence into Practice 2

MBA 732 Healthcare Finance/Economics 3

NURS 715 Clinical in Advanced Specialty (150 clinical) 2

NURS 725 Adv. Leadership and Management (150 clinical) 4

NURS 730 DNP Residency (150 clinical) 3

NURS 731 DNP Project (4x50, clinical total 200 clinical) 4

TOTAL 62

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Walsh University’s online Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, offered through the Byers School of Nursing, gives you the autonomy to define your future in the nursing field. As a DNP, you’ll achieve the highest level of proficiency in your scope of practice, work collaboratively with other health care professionals, and build the skills needed to provide leadership on the interdisciplinary team.

Expand your understanding of nursing science and gain additional insight into advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology, as well as health promotion, health care policy, and interprofessional collaboration. As a DNP, you’ll practice at the highest level of clinical nursing by applying knowledge you learned in the fields of organizational management, ethics, health policy and information technology.

Program DetailsWalsh University’s online DNP curriculum focuses on hands-on, experiential and clinical learning opportunities. The CCNE-accredited program is 100% online. The degree is 34 credits and classes are offered in eight-week and sixteen-week increments.

Admission RequirementsQualifications1. A current unencumbered Registered Nurse license(s). 2. Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from a program accredited by a national organization responsible for nursing accreditation (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing [ACNE], Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education [CCNE] or their equivalent). Transcripts should document a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale on all undergraduate coursework. Transcripts must be in English and credentials evaluated when appropriate.3. Completion of an undergraduate or graduate statistics course

Application Requirements1. Completed online application2. Official transcripts from previously attended academic institutions3. Confirmation of clinical hours completed in master’s program4. Two professional letters of recommendation5. Resume 6. Personal essay

Upon completion of all application materials, the Graduate Nursing Admissions Committee may require an admissions interview.

Lead the Way with an Advanced Nursing Degree

Online Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

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Online Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Curriculum

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDITS

NURS 710 Nursing Leadership Role and Ethics in Complex Health Care Systems 3

NURS 701 Nursing Science in Advanced Practice Theories and Foundations 3

NURS 718 Healthcare Technology and Data Management 3

NURS 705 Applications of Epidemiology to Health Services 3

NURS 702 Advanced Nursing Research 3

NURS 706 Health Care Policy, Organ/ Finance 3

MBA 723 Healthcare Finance/Economics 3

NURS 708 Translating Evidence into Practice 2

NURS 725 Adv. Leadership and Management (150 clinical) 4

NURS 730 DNP Residency (150 clinical) 3

NURS 731 DNP Project (4x50, clinical total 200 clinical) 4

TOTAL 34

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