Anyone doing 9-month MSN at Univ of Phoenix?

Trauma Columnist · Aug 31, 2007

I did the UofP MSN program (management and leadership) in 12 months - I took two courses each time but staggered them so that one started one week and then the second week, I picked up the second course. Its doable but not fun!

Then...I went on to do a post-MSN adult health CNS. Wish I had done the FNP though. However, its working out okay. I graduated with my MSN in May 2005 and my CNS in May 2006. Basically for the CNS, I did the three core courses: advanced pharm, advanced pathophys and advanced assessment and did 578 hours of clinical (used my PTO for this part).

littlemamakt, ASN · Sep 1, 2007

Hello! Can you tell me where you got your BSN online in 14 months? Did you work too? How many classes did you take at one time? Would you recommend the school?

TIA for answering my Qs! I'm very excited to see that you can do it in only 14 months. I'm dancing with joy

Kathleen (ASN student)

Sunflower3 · Sep 1, 2007

I got my BSN at Regis University, Denver, Colorado. They are a bricknmortar college that's been around for 100+ years, and also offer their RN-BSN online, which is what I did. I 'clepped/dsst'd out of many courses, and took the 30 hours they required, and they gave me 33 hours for my ASN/RN licensure, in addition to the other requirements that they accepted for my ASN degree (A&P, Micro, etc), so it was a pretty good deal. Yes, I would recommend it. I had two practicums to complete that were 45 hours each, and feel prepared and ready for Master's level

coursework. Took two courses at a time (8-week sessions) and at one point took 3 courses at a time (don't recommend that!) and worked part time. Another lady did this program in 12 months, so it all depends on your own schedule as to how long it'll take you, and your motivation.

Hope this helps!

UnitRN01

Trauma Columnist · Sep 3, 2007

I did the BSN completion program as well as my MSN at University of Phoenix - took 2 1/2 years total. Then...I went back to a brick and mortar college of nursing and did an adult health CNS>

Sunflower3 · Sep 3, 2007

How long did it take you to do your post-Masters CNS? I had thought of getting an MSN in education, then doing a post-masters for FNP, but not sure.

Thanks

cmmg · Sep 3, 2007

Hi all.

I have been wondering that same question. If anyone is currently in the MSN at UoP, can you shed some insight on how their program is structured. I was told by a UoP representative that you do not take any test. How is this possible? I am totally new to the learning online and I am looking for a good MSN program. I did some research on South University's MSN program however they are not CCNE cert. Their BSN program is though. UoP is so expensive but they are CCNE cert. I guess I am worried that when I apply for a post masters program, they will not accept my previous classes and I will have to repeat them which is a waste of money and time. South Univ. is cheaper and will let you double up on your classes, taking 2 every 5 and 1/2 weeks. Anyone have any insight on this, would be greatly appreciated. I am leaning more toward UoP at this point but confused. Should I even be worried whether a program is CCNE cert? Help please!

Trauma Columnist · Sep 4, 2007

I did the UofP MSN program and had no problem getting the degree accepted. The program is CCNE certified and well-respected. The post-MSN CNS that I did took two semesters but it was brutal. I only had to complete the following classes:

Advanced Pharm

Advanced Pathophys

Advanced Assessment

And...I did 578 hours of clinical time. I worked full-time thru this but used my PTO for clinical time (no vacation for me - lol).

It was doable but not fun. However, in the end (I finally graduated May 2006), I was qualified for many more jobs then before and that was what I wanted. Yes, UofP is expensive but there were no glitches, the classes always started on time and it wasn't bad at all. No test means no GRE to me - am not sure what you mean by "no tests." Can you elaborate?

cmmg · Sep 5, 2007

Well, I was told by a UoP representative as well as a South University Rep. that you do lots of papers and research, but actual test are not administered. The reason being is that most people cram for an exam and then forget the info later. They feel if you do research and present a paper on a specific topic, you tend to retain the info in the long run. This is kinda okay with me, however, my untimate goal is to become a CRNA and so I am obtaining a master's to prove that I can do masters level work and have good grades. I have been out of school about 9 years and my undergraduate GPA was 2.96 which is not good enough, in my opinion to get into nurse anesthesia school. The school I want to go to requires the MAT and said if I had my Masters in Nursing, I would be exempt from the MAT and not have to take the core classes. However, if I go to UoP, I think I will because I do not see a nursing theory and research, stats grad class, adv pharm or patho. Like you said, you had to go 2 additional semesters and take that. I need a Masters in Nursing that I can potentially finish in about 12-15 months. I want to apply next summer. If you don't mind me asking, do you know anything at all about South University in Savannah, GA? Would you recommend UoP and 2 classes each. I have 3 kids 10. 9, 6 and single parent. Thats why I want a MSN prior to nurse anesthesia school to reduce my class load. I know its already going to be a challenge and hard, but I am up for it. I have seen you post alot. Does this seem like a smart move or is this too much pressure on myself. CMMG