Any ideas for MSN/Education online programs?

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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!

I just finished my first class online with UWyo. I'm in the MSN Nurse Educator option which is all online. It is definitely grad level classes which means a lot of reading and analysis on your own then online postings with your classmates. The instructors guide the discussion, but the students give most of the input. It has been a great experience! I've enjoyed virtually meeting my classmates--most are from WY but there are several of us scattered all over the US. It requires commitment, but has been worth it so far. Tuition is the best part...my 3 hour class cost $597 total ($199/hr). The cost is the same in-state or out-of-state making it affordable to pay-as-you-go. The program can be done in 2,3, or 4 years and you have 6 years to graduate. Their website is ok, a little hard to navigate, but the people in the nursing school admin. have been very nice to work with.

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St. Louis university, St. Louis Mo. Expensive but super user friendly and you don't have to take any entrance exams at all (such as the GRE)

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St Joseph's is 100% online....offer 2 masters programs, Education and Management. No GRE no MAT!! Also have the option to come to Maine for 2 weeks in the summer.....knock off a couple of classes during 2 week accelerated session.

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rninme,

I remember checking out St. Joseph's in Maine a while ago. Back then, the GRE was required for masters admission. Also, I didn't think that the summer sessions were optional - I thought they were required. Did it change?

For my degree completion RN to BSN, I kind of had my heart set on St. Joseph's, however, I went elsewhere because another school gave me more credits for prior courses and there was no residency requirement. Anyway, I'm considering going on for a Masters (cough, choke, sputter...) and am quite interested in St. Joseph's in Maine. I don't really have anything against the 2 week sessions, but as I said, I though they were mandatory. And, I'd be really relieved to know that you don't need to do the GRE!

Are you going there for your Master's only, or are you in the RN to Masters program? (forgive me for not keeping up on these things)

Thanks,

Mathilda

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University of New Mexico does several MSNs online, for the education track they work with you whereever you are to do the classroom hours. We have people all over the US in my classes. Unfortunately, last semester there was a note on the web site saying they weren't taking any edu. applications for a while.

UNM.edu

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