Walden University has new FNP and AGNP Programs

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Walden has started new a new FNP and AGNP enrolling now for start date in Sept, Oct, and Dec. hope this is helpful to people that are interested.

For anyone who might care or wonder....I found out an interesting fact about Walden U today. It is ranked 2999 of over 20,000 schools and universities worldwide. Check out Webometric and see for yourself. It was ranked only 150 below my undergrad school, which is one of the top BSN programs in Philly.

Classes start in December for me. Any thoughts or advice from current students or students starting in December welcomed!!

cheers!

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Hey Everyone,

I am looking at Walden for NP program, just not quite sure which one. My love and most recent experience is in Geriatrics but am concerned that I may be too exclusive for employment opportunities after graduation. Any thoughts? Also, does anyone has attrition rates for course completion and pass rates for IL?

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Hey Everyone,

I am looking at Walden for NP program, just not quite sure which one. My love and most recent experience is in Geriatrics but am concerned that I may be too exclusive for employment opportunities after graduation. Any thoughts? Also, does anyone has attrition rates for course completion and pass rates for IL?

Its a new MSN program

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Well it is an Adult/Geriatric so its not terribly exclusive. I am in the program right now for AGNP. This is a brand new program, so pass rates for this specific program are not available yet as no one has graduated from it. I started Sept. 4th. It was unavailable in my state (Maryland) when I decided to go to Walden this summer. So, I was in the MSN-Education program and took a few classes in that field first. When Maryland was approved I jumped into it! It seems as though most compact states have approved Walden's NP programs. I have enjoyed this College experience much more than my BSN, which was at a private college (who lost their accreditation by the way) and I have seen a real difference in quality. This program is very regimented, which I like. I start the Advanced Patho class at the end on November, and I'm quite curious how that is going to be handled. My brother was taking MSN classes at Walden, which is how I learned about it. I never heard of it before then. Where I was working offered a tuition discount as well. I have no complaints about Walden right now....its a been a good experience so far.

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SweettartRN, I have followed your posts recently regarding . I am motivated to follow in your footsteps... I was also considering Walden in the future. How has the program so far?

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Starting the FNP program Dec 3rd. So far, getting everything set up is super easy. They seem to have gotten all their ducks in a row regarding licensure and everything else.

Anybody know a provider in San Antonio I could speak to about clinicals?

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I don't know if I already commented on this thread or not. But I'm currently in another FNP program and am thinking of switching to Walden's. Its cheaper and I'm not very happy with the level of education I am receiving at the other program. I can also complete Walden's program just a bit faster. I'm not sure if its worth it to switch though. How is the education so far in the FNP program for those that have already started? I would love to hear from people who are in the program. Please email me or comment here.

Thanks!

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Specializes in Nursing Education, CVICU, Float Pool.

I wonder if Walden students will be allowed to do some of their clinical time with MD preceptorship in the ER or inpatient setting?

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I am currently in Waldens online FNP program that started in September. I was told we could precept with physicians and NP's in acute care or family practice setting. They said there main concern is exposure to the different age spans(Pedi, Adult, Elderly, etc). For anyone looking to go to Walden I haven't had a bad experience yet. My back ground is from the Millitary where I was enlisted Medic to a marine infantry company in very bad places. I got out and riding the wave of My GI bill which ends at my Masters From Walden as a FNP.

Classes are to the point. A lot of it is discussion board participation based with assignments. All assignments passed in need to be backed up with reference material to justify any response. Assignments per course range from 3-5 and they have been all APA written papers so far, I'm in the 4th and 5th course. Full time is considered 2 courses. All courses count as 5 credits. Your allowed to take 2 courses at a time, they run 12 week semesters with no break in between. Instructors have all been super nice and very easy to contact and very flexible when it comes to technology errors. Feedback from assignments has been great and quick. All assignments are passed into Turnitin.com to be evaluated. If your looking for the, "Hey look where my degree is from" prestige social status thing, then its probably not the school for you. I suggest Georgetown or Umass. If your looking for an education where you can balance life, school, work, family etc... Its probably the school for you.

I like the most efficent route to reach my goal. Being insanely hard and time consuming does not fit my lifestyle or learning needs. Walden provides me with a fast paced, balanced way to gain my FNP in 18 months full time.

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So.....How are the classes so far for the Walden FNP??? Is it what everyone thought it was going to be? I am accepted into the March 2013 cohort! Let us know what you think! :)

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I start Walden June 2013 for the MSN-FNP program. I'm eager to hear about how those currently in the program are doing. :)

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Specializes in MEDSURG.

I am in the FNP program that started December 3rd. So far its been great. I agree that the discussion boards are quite long. I would estimate maybe 1.5 pages doubled space. The Foundation 1 credit course is busy work nothing hard. I have an A in both classes so far.

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