Walden University - the latest on the FNP program

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Hello all... ...long time reader, first time poster.....

...seeking info on the Walden FNP program....

So, I have a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Texas at Austin, and I am a Registered Nurse in Texas (Associates level).

I have been researching programs to bridge from my RN with non-nursing Bachelors degree to MSN-Nurse Practitioner. ....Ball State, Samford, Frontier, Walden, etc.

I have applications out, and most of these seem pretty competitive to get into. Walden, however, seems to be a pretty straight shot in if you meet their qualifications. I spoke with an adviser this morning and was told that all is currently well with clinical rotations in Texas and, further, licensing as an FNP in Texas.

I have read older posts where folks were voicing concerns over being able to genuinely become licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Texas after completing the Walden program. Walden tells me that they currently have FNP students in Texas, and that everything has been straightened out. I do intend to contact the BON, etc, but I wanted to see if any Walden FNP students from Texas are out there and hopefully get some feedback.

The Walden FNP program is so new that they have not yet graduated any Nurse Practitioners (just started September 2012). So, there are not yet any "proven cases," but there are people who have done the research and who have made the tremendous commitment to pursue their FNP through Walden. I would love to hear from you on your knowledge, experience, and verification of legitimacy of the program.

Anybody out there in this program and well on their way, and possibly in Texas, and can confirm that this is a legitimate road to FNP for a nurse in Texas?

Thanks so much,

Michael

Specializes in critical care.

We may very well be in the same class. I don't know how many class/instructors there are, I would assume several at least. I didn't pay very close attention to how many students are in the class.

Specializes in CVRN, CNOR, RNFA.

Hey. Just finished the Walden FNP program, passed boards first attempt 11 days after graduation. As with ANY education program, you get out what you put in. The course was challenging, the only area I had difficulty was finding a women's health preceptor, but that worked out. The program is no more expensive than traditional programs (left a MSN - Education program for FNP from a Texas A&M school). It was worth having my time, worked full time, but was tied to getting my class work and clinicals done.

Specializes in CVRN, CNOR, RNFA.

No licensure problems. I'm just not patient and the BON I would guess is bombarded with applications, I'm at 37 days and counting since grad, waiting for them to post my certification verification then should have 10 more days til licensure.

Hows your AGNP program so far?

I will be starting Walden this November and I wanted to know if the online powerpoints have voice recorded lectures to them. For the most part, it seems people have been happy with Walden, I am looking forward to joining the Walden University community.

I am looking into this school at the moment, glad to see some happy customers!

Specializes in ER/Trauma.
I will be starting Walden this November and I wanted to know if the online powerpoints have voice recorded lectures to them. For the most part, it seems people have been happy with Walden, I am looking forward to joining the Walden University community.

There are no lectures. Only a few short (5-15 min) videos of interviews with 'experts in their field' here and there and a couple of slides telling you which pages to review in the patho book. It's mainly just assigned readings from the textbooks and online articles. The "instructors" are nothing more than facilitators who grade your papers and ask a few questions about your discussion posts.

Hey All, I just applied to the Walden FNP Program. I live in NY. Anyone from NY going there? I hope to start at the end of Aug. '16 or as soon as accepted. I read alittle on their website about them only accepting students from certain states. I still wanna attend the program though. I figure when the time comes, if I have to give another address in a different state to sit for my boards, I have no problems moving, as there are at least 3 states that border me that they accept students from. Anyone else encounter any such issues?

As far as reading this thread, I have been encouraged and hope to start as soon as possible. I have been reading the website thoroughly, but they don't list all the relevant class info based on time. Can anyone who has completed the program tell me how the class structure goes? Is it 5 or 6 week classes? How many assignments per class? Can you complete the program in 1.5 years if you take 2 classes per term? Any relevant info would be appreciated! Thanks!

Hi! I'm in the process of applying to Walden's FNP program. The mother of one of my son's classmates graduated from the program last year. She passed the boards and now works as an FNP in the Express-care facility through one of our local hospitals! She had nothing but good things to say about the program!

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