Practicum Restrictions by State and Countries:
Walden University College of Nursing does not approve practicum experiences for the following programs in the following states or countries:
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State/Country
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Course-Based Programs
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Tempo-Based Programs
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Alaska
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Post Master’s Certificate – PMHNP
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MSN – Nurse Executive
MSN – Nursing Education
MSN – Nurse Informatics
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Arkansas
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MSN/MBA Dual Degree
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Arizona
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Post Master’s Certificate – PMHNP
DNP – PMHNP
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Connecticut
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All nursing programs
NOTE: Eligible students enrolled prior to April 11, 2024, may be approved for practicum in CT.
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All nursing programs
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District of Columbia (D.C.)
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Post Master’s Certificate – PNP
MSN/MBA Dual Degree
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Iowa
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MSN/MBA Dual Degree
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Kansas
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BSN
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BSN
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Kentucky
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Post Master’s Certificate NP: FNP & PNP
MSN/MBA Dual Degree
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Louisiana
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MSN – All NP specializations
Post Master’s Certificate – All NP specializations
DNP – All NP specializations
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New Hampshire
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MSN/MBA Dual Degree
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Nevada
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MSN – PNP
Post Master’s Certificate – PNP
DNP – PNP
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New York
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All nursing programs
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All nursing programs
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New York: Residents of NY
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RN-BSN
RN-MSN Specialty programs (excludes NP programs)
MSN – Specialty programs (excludes NP programs)
PMC – Specialty programs (excludes NP programs)
DNP – Traditional & Executive Leadership Tracks
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RN-BSN
RN-MSN Specialty programs
MSN – Specialty programs
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North Carolina
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Post Master’s Certificate in these specializations: AGACNP, AGPCNP, FNP & PNP, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, Nurse Executive
MSN/MBA Dual Degree
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North Dakota
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All nursing programs
NOTE: Current students may be approved for practicum in ND.
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All nursing programs
NOTE: Current students may be approved for practicum in ND.
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Ohio
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Post Master’s Certificate – PNP
MSN/MBA Dual Degree
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Oklahoma
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MSN – PNP
Post Master’s Certificate – PNP
DNP – All NP specializations
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Oregon
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MSN – All NP specializations
MSN/MBA Dual Degree
Post Master’s Certificate – All NP specializations
DNP – All NP specializations
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Pennsylvania
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MSN/MBA Dual Degree
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Rhode Island
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All nursing programs
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All nursing programs
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Tennessee
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MSN/MBA Dual Degree
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Virginia
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MSN/MBA Dual Degree
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Washington
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MSN/MBA Dual Degree
Post Master’s Certificate – PNP
DNP – Executive Leadership
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U.S. Territories
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MSN – All NP specializations
Post Master’s Certificate – All NP specializations
DNP – All NP specializations
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Foreign Countries
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MSN – All NP specializations
Post Master’s Certificate – All NP specializations
DNP – All NP specializations
Exception: U.S. citizens can complete NP practicum courses on military bases in foreign countries.
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*This list is subject to change. If you are planning to complete a practicum in a different state than your state of residence at the time of enrollment, please contact the Office of Field Experience to verify if we approve practicum in that state.
