Re: M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.
RNPatL said:
Thank you for your response - it is very helpful, especially for those of us that are currently attending WaldenU. I am glad you pointed out the issue related to the portfolio at the end of the program. I have so many questions about this part of the program and there really is no ready resource that I could find. I would love to get a sample so I can see how it is put together. For each class I have set up a portfolio folder and all of my graded papers and assigments go into that folder. Hopefully this way I can keep up with the portfolio piece a little better.
I'd be more than happy to help anyone attending Walden U. That is a great idea you have about the seperate folder....also keep this information in another place (off your computer). You can even just make one "portfolio folder" and add as you progress class to class. Many colleague's computers crashed over the 2 years of the program, and it's not a pretty sight when your assignments are gone! The portfolio ends up being 100+ pages long (multiple papers, mission statement, resume, etc). Putting it together at the end is time-consuming, but manageable if you keep EVERYTHING!
I completed this program in the two years, while working full-time nights and doing two clinical adjunct assignments. It can be stressful, just make sure you keep on target. The beginning courses are less complicated, and as with everything....it gets harder (but not impossible). They are very particular about APA format (get a program for your computer).
This upcoming week I am offering my accredited conference that I developed as my Capstone Project (it is approved for 6.75 ceu's through NYSNA-New York State Nurses Association).
Margie
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