Aspen University MSN

[knl24]

I have done a bit of research about online MSN programs and I found out Aspen University has a MSN program specializing in public health. Has anyone enrolled in this program? Is this a good program/school?

[Elektra6, ASN, BSN, RN]

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[Brazilian]

Hi, there!

Careful with Aspen. I took some classes and had to drop because I discovered my employer would not take my degree.T hey are Nationally accredited and employers normally look for regionally accredited programs. I didn't pay attention on that, lost time and money. Think about it, OK?

Teresa

[pmabraham, BSN, RN]

Hi Teresa: Employers, from my experience, normally look for national accreditation. Most employers in my geographic region don't give a hoot about regional.

[Brazilian]

Yes, it can change. On the NW they are all about regional.

[pmabraham, BSN, RN]

In the NE, it's all about CCNE (aka national).

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

Regional accreditation also matters when you try to continue your education and transfer credits.

[pmabraham, BSN, RN]

Depending on the school. A highly respected school in our NE region just removed their reginal requirements for their MSN and DNP programs.

[Brazilian]

That was right in my case, none of the 8 universities I consulted accepted my credits from Aspen (AKA Nationally accredited).

- University of Arizona, University of Texas in Arlignton, Portland State University, Washington State University, Jacksonville University, University of Seattle, Maryville University, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

[featherzRN, MSN]

When I worked for the feds, they only accepted regional.. And there are plenty of online schools with both CCNE and regional accreditation, so not sure why anyone would risk it?

[pmabraham, BSN, RN]

Because maybe they believe regional is an outdated standard.

[Brazilian]

This is right, feather. as an immigrant, I didn't know the difference. I only made sure it was accredited and with CCNE. I guess I learned now. :-)