Advisement for Online Self-Paced MSN Program

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Hello All

I am hoping to get some assistance with this.  I have been looking at many online MSN programs that are self-paced.  I know myself and this would definitely be the best option for my life.   I currently am an RN BSN (I did my BSN as a second degree accelerated program)

Currently, with my job and potential other job opportunities it would greatly benefit me to have an MSN.  I am not in a specific need of specialization as it is more so the credentials that are important more so than a particular program.  I do not have interest in exploring a NP Program.

I have looked into the following programs

  • WGU
  • Capella
  • Perdue
  • Chamberlain
  • Walden University
  • Post University (American Sentinel College)

I am curious to get any feedback on these programs.  How quickly you got through it, the difficulty, pros and cons etc

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance

Jimmy 

Gwen Johnson

6 Posts

Specializes in Telemetry and Managed Care. Has 33 years experience.

I had a great experience with Grand Canyon University for my MSN.

Jimmymiro12

5 Posts

Gwen Johnson said:

I had a great experience with Grand Canyon University for my MSN.

 Can you tell me a little more about it?  Which track were you in?  How long did it take you to complete etc?

travelnurse79

29 Posts

If you are in Texas or could do a school in Texas, I would highly recommend the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. I'm currently in their MSN administration program and am liking it a lot. They do traditional 16 wk semesters and you can take as many courses as you like. Happy to answer any questions

Gwen Johnson

6 Posts

Specializes in Telemetry and Managed Care. Has 33 years experience.
Jimmymiro12 said:

 Can you tell me a little more about it?  Which track were you in?  How long did it take you to complete etc?

Yes, I did the nursing education track. GCU is a reputable school, and the classes are online. The classes were organized and laid out in a certain order. The advisors were great. It was a self-paced program, but assignments had deadlines. It took me less than 18 months. WGU is even more self paced than GCU.

Love Capella! It can be done in 12 weeks,If you're a good researcher and APA writer. Wonderful program, University, faculty , resources, support, tuition, and I just can't say enough good things about Capella University.