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Specializes in ICU, Education.

I am considering returning to school for my Masters, but I am not interested in my NP. I am more interested in CNS and/or nursing education. In comparing the differetn schools, specifically ASU, Grand Canyon, & University of Phoenix, I am surprised @ the differences in prices, & requirements. I was wondering if anyone had any info on ASU and how much actual clinical and class time was involved as I live on the West side and work full time with family as well. Any input on any of these programs is appreciated.

thanks,

Doris

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Specializes in ICU, Education.

Wow, thanks for all the input and response (lol). I just registered at Univiersity of Phoenix for the Masters with focus in healthcare education!!! Kind of freaking out though.

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

hello, dorimar,

congratulations on the registration with uop. sorry, but your thread not being in the np or distance learning forum, i missed this.

good luck!!!!!!!!!

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Hi Dorimar,

I am still earning my ADN so I can't give you too much info. However, a friend of mine is in the RN-MSN program at ASU. Most of her classwork is online or through teleconference. I hope this helps.....

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Specializes in ICU, Education.

yeah, just joshin y'all about the responses. (but i do appreciate these responses). Kind of just wanted to unload my excitment/ freaking out nervousness after I enrolled. The funny thing is, after i went to my apppointment with my guidance counselor, (and it really just was for guidance) i left there enrollled and freaking out. I looked over at the folder in the passenger seat, and it said, "You can do this" ( i think that is UOP's motto), but i really felt...."Yes I can"!!!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Congrats! I did the UofP MSN program with concentration in management and leadership and graduated in May 2005. Then, I did a post-MSN adult health clinical nurse specialist and graduated from that in May 2006. I really enjoyed the MSN program - much writing but I was in public affairs prior to becoming a nurse. If I can help, please PM me.

Good luck...I really like the APN role. BTW - it is very bright of you to get your MSN with a concentration in education versus an MS in education. With an MSN you will be able to teach in nursing colleges. Good luck. Take care.

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