University of Phoenix MSN program?

I don't know much about UOP. I suppose you can do what you've been told. My opinion is that you need to make sure that the school is accredited as well as the nursing program by the appropriate agencies. UOP costs more money then the traditional school, so if you haven't already, I would look for a program that offers all you want in the learning format you want.

I did received my MSN/MBAHA from University of Phoenix. It was a lot of hard work. But then again it was worth it. It has opened many doors for me. I wish you the best of luck!

If you already know that you want to be an NP, why do a different MSN first? It will just take you longer and cost you more to reach the goal that you already know you want to reach.

Completing a post-Master's certificate to become an NP is not a matter of "just get(ting) certified" -- it will take you almost as long as a full MSN program. The only difference is that you don't take the generic, "core" MSN courses. These programs are designed for people who have already gotten an MSN with a different concentration but have now decided that they want to move in a different direction professionally. That's great for people who have decided, after the fact, that they want to make a change, but why would you choose to do a "Master's and a half" (closer to two Master's, really) to begin with?

Have you really thought this through?

I got my MSN in nursing at UoP in 2006. UMass Boston does have a program for nurse with their MSN , it is combination between online and practical. The best thing about UoP it is very flexible and allows you to work. UoP is accredited by the CCE.