[CRNAsoon]

I'm starting an online MSN program next week at Walden University with a specialization in Nursing Education. Any other online MSN-ers out there? What about Walden? Any others?

[KJRN79]

Originally Posted by CRNAsoon

I'm starting an online MSN program next week at Walden University with a specialization in Nursing Education. Any other online MSN-ers out there? What about Walden? Any others?

How is it going? I have looked into Walden twice over the past 5 years or so...I just can't make up my mind.

[traumaRUs]

Just curious - how long does it take? Do you have the option of getting a clinical nurse specialist? I'm finishing the MSN online at University of Phoenix on June 6th. I'm considering doing a post-masters certificate to get the CNS. Congrats on getting started.

[pattyjo]

Originally Posted by CRNAsoon

I'm starting an online MSN program next week at Walden University with a specialization in Nursing Education. Any other online MSN-ers out there? What about Walden? Any others?

Just finished my first semester at Drexel online. I'm in a mixed track; education and psych. Have you ever taken on line classes before? This one was my first. Different, but a good experience.
Good luck to you.
Patty

[CRNAsoon]

Originally Posted by KJRN79

How is it going? I have looked into Walden twice over the past 5 years or so...I just can't make up my mind.

It's going well. I'm in my second class and it's not bad at all ... just different than class in real life. There's usually a dvd/video to watch then a reading assignment. After, then you have to post to a discussion thread online, but then you have to respond to at least two other student posts. All posts and responses have to meet specific criteria. Then there are papers to write in addition to class discussions.

I'm glad that I'm doing it and would be happy to answer any questions that you have.

CRNAsoon

[CRNAsoon]

Originally Posted by traumaRUs

Just curious - how long does it take? Do you have the option of getting a clinical nurse specialist? I'm finishing the MSN online at University of Phoenix on June 6th. I'm considering doing a post-masters certificate to get the CNS. Congrats on getting started.

This courses lasts for 24 months and currently is only being offered for an MSN in Leadership/Management or Educator.

[CRNAsoon]

Originally Posted by pattyjo

Just finished my first semester at Drexel online. I'm in a mixed track; education and psych. Have you ever taken on line classes before? This one was my first. Different, but a good experience.
Good luck to you.
Patty

Patty,

This was my first online class experience. You're exactly right ... It's very different, but I'm glad I'm doing it. We go through the program one class at a time for 24 months so I feel like I'm just slowly picking away at it. Good luck to you, as well ... CRNAsoon

[Otessa]

I will be starting my MSN with a focus on Education at Walden University. Have you completed you degree (CRNAtobe) any insight on the program. I will be going to part-time at work so I can do the best I can put at least 20 hours per week into my school work.

Any tips would be helpful.

[happynrs]

What is the cost of this program? I did my BSN from UOP and have 9 master level credits I have been sitting on for 2 years. I was told that getting my MSN in ed or just a generic MSn will probably not be very beneficial. I am 51 and am wondering if it is worth it.

[Otessa]

Originally Posted by happynrs

What is the cost of this program? I did my BSN from UOP and have 9 master level credits I have been sitting on for 2 years. I was told that getting my MSN in ed or just a generic MSn will probably not be very beneficial. I am 51 and am wondering if it is worth it.

I would have to question why an MSN woudn't be beneficial?? I have had several jobs NOT be available to me because I don't have my MSN(and they didn't care if it was in education or generic).

The 2 year MSN program will be less than $20,000 included books,etc.