Any ideas for MSN/Education online programs?

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Specializes in LTC, Med/Surg, OR, OB, instructor.

I am currently enrolled in an MSN/CNS program, just started in September. It is a great program; very thorough, and excellent instructors. However, this is taking sooooo much of my time, and I really just want to teach. Plus, I'm an OB nurse, and there is absolutley NO market for an OB CNS in my location. I plan on finishing this semester,then transferring to an online program in January.

I read the UOP thread, and found it very helpful, but wanted to explore all of my options before I put all my eggs in one basket (my granny would be proud to hear me say that one).:lol2: I've read about Walden University in Indiana, and Wheeling Jesuit also.

I am looking for a user-friendly online Nursing Education program that I can use Stafford loans for financing...Any input would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks!

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Specializes in psych,emergency,telemetry,home health.

just like you, i want to pursue MSN and i was really thinking of asking some info here in our forum but since you've started it, here i am also.i have inquired in UOP and i just find it very expensive.i just talked to walden today.it is cheaper than UOP but still expensive.they though are helpful with regards to financial assistance like scholarships or financial aids.you may wanna call raj haridat at 18664925336 ext 6536 for more info.you need to spend 15-20 hrs/wk and it would last for 2 yrs if you are a BSN.

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St Joseph's College of Maine. $325/credit hour. http://www.sjcme.edu

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Specializes in Midwifery, Case Management, Addictions.

Check out the University of Wyoming's online MSN in nursing education. It appears to be less expensive and straight to the point (30 sem hours).

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Specializes in ICU, oncology/organ transplant.

I just wanted to add that I am graduating with my BSN from the University of Wyoming in about 6 weeks(RN -BSN online). I actually chose them because of the low cost and have had a great experience. It has been a ton of work and I don't have any other online experiences to compare it to but I would recommend it. I am looking for a new online program because I don't want the Education track (the only one UW offers presently online).

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Specializes in Home Health, Primary Care.

I'm looking at Graceland University myself. I think they're about $425/cr

http://www.graceland.edu

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Excelsior also now has a MSN education concentration. I am not yet enrolled But they did recently send me information about their program. I am thinking about enrolling for the January semester.

Teresa

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Specializes in Obstetrics/Case Management/MIS/Quality.

nova southeastern university....100% online...nova southeastern university

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Specializes in Educator/ICU/ER.

The University of Oklahoma has a Masters in Nursing Education program that is entirely online. It is 32 hours and about $350 or so (total with fees) a credit hour. I don't know about those from outside Oklahoma, but that is what we are paying. Since starting last Summer, I have finished most of the core classes. I have heard good things about the other universities, but wanted to make sure I went to an accredited one. :smilecoffeecup:

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Anyone here done the U of Wyoming program?

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Specializes in correctional,ICU,CCU,ED,military.

I am currently enrolled in Loyola Univ. of New Orleans' online Health Care Systems Management MSN curriculum, and I absolutely love it! I am a nurse educator for a large state correctional facility, and plan to teach after I graduate. I am also a Loyola U. of Chicago undergrad, and knew from my undergrad curriculum that I would get a great graduate education through Loyola, though I thoroughly researched other schools!

The HCSM emphasis prepares one as an advanced nurse administrator, with

the tools to move throughout the US health care systems confidently in whatever venue one chooses to work in. I chose it rather than nursing education as a curriculum, because I can teach with any Masters', in the part-time format I want to, in an associate degree nursing program.

Loyola was reasonable fee-wise, and their information technology support is fantastic! I have made wonderful online pals as classmates. We are a class of about 100. I work full-time, am a single mom of 2 teens, and am carrying a 4.0 due to the ease of this program, which is fully NLN-accredited.

If anyone is interested, please check Loyola out. Their web address is Welcome to Loyola University New Orleans

Best of luck to finding your best "fit" in grad school!

Susan

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I'm glad to read these posts about earning an online MSN degree. Thanks to the person who posted the scholarship websites!

I've checked into St. Joseph's and Wheeling Jesuit and would love to hear from anyone who is either currently in 1 of these programs or is a graduate.

I'll also check out the Wyoming school since I'm wanting to focus on education.

Any advice on doing this part-time? With 4 kids (3 still at home), a part-time job, and volunteer work, my time is limited.

Also, what is the GRE like? I'm nervous about taking it since my pitiful math skills are extremely rusty!

Thanks to all,

Cindy

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