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I would appreciate any feedback regarding this program.

Aspen is so inexpensive because they choose not to advertise. This keeps their overhead down. Honestly as a student there I have no complaints this is a fantastic institution.

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FYI for any applicants. I was just informed that they can waive the 1 year of RN experience required based on your work experience etc.. It was a concern for me so thought it might be for someone else :)

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Specializes in Midwifery, Case Management, Addictions.

Hi Mtsteelhorse,

Congratulations on making your application to Aspen! I think you will really love the program. Since you mentioned it's been awhile since you have been in school, just remember you can do this if you will just keep at it. I work on my assignments nearly every day for at least a little while, and that feels less overwhelming than attempting to blitz it all at once. That was possible years ago when I had nothing to do but school, but things have changed a lot since then!

I don't think I had to pay a $75 application fee; I seem to recall that I applied at at time when they waived it. You should perhaps check with Emma in Admissions. As far as the goal paper, I think you just need to let them know what it is that you want to glean from the program. I asked 3 co-workers to provide recommendations. Think carefully about your references: it is best to ask folks who will do this for you without you having to lean on them all the way to the deadline as you are doing things like . . . writing your goal paper!

You will find a great group of talented nurses in your online community at Aspen. Make sure you ask for assistance if you need it! See you soon, I'm sure!

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Nizhoni I will see you in the MSN Cafe soon, and Mtsteelhorse congrads on a great decision for your future. See you in the Cafe too!

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

Greetings~

I'm going to Aspen! I plan to start in June if all goes as planned. I have a conference to attend in May so don't want to start until I return. Please offer suggestions to get ready. Should I go ahead and purchase an APA program and book? I am lost when it comes to that stuff. Also, do you use a more advanced word processing program or does it matter? I am very nervouse but excited...thanks for your support!

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I use Style Ease for APA 6th edition. There is no perfect program out there but this helps. You should get the APA book they recommend and Fionda the Bridge instructor has created a great site that offers a lot of help. You are going to do great don't worry.

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

I'll order those and get started with the learning process. Thank you!

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Specializes in Midwifery, Case Management, Addictions.

Dear Mtsteelhorse!

Congratulations on your acceptance to Aspen!

For APA style formatting, I have primarily been using the 6th ed. of the APA Publications Manual of the American Psychological Association. I have not used a computer program because my needs are being met by using the book. Occasionally I refer also to the information that Fionda has provided. You will find her to be very helpful! And we have a friendly and helpful cohort of nursing students in the program. No worries!

It did take me awhile to write the papers at first and it worried me because of other time constraints, but I have gotten much faster, especially now that I am accustomed to the format. You will, too!

For word processing, I use Word on a Mac computer. It's been just great.

We will see you in June!!! Congratulations once again!

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FYI for any applicants. I was just informed that they can waive the 1 year of RN experience required based on your work experience etc.. It was a concern for me so thought it might be for someone else :)

Do you know what kind of work experience will allow them to waive this?

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Specializes in Midwifery, Case Management, Addictions.

Hi Skyyy--

I am not sure what kind of work experience will allow them to waive the usual requirement, but they are fairly generous about other aspects of the process. Recommend you call Aspen and ask for the Admissions Coordinator for more information on the specifics of this.

Good luck!

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

The folks at Aspen are the nicest people you'll ever speak with regarding school. I recommend you call and speak with Emma...she's a doll! My impression is they look at the individual and what you bring to the program as much as anything. Good luck. I'm so happy with my decision to attend.

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Specializes in Tele, ER, PreOp, PACU.

To you gals who are attending Aspen- how is it going? I have followed this thread and am on the verge of applying to Aspen. Are you doing well in your classes? Is the workload manageable? It has been a long time since I have been in school, so am nervous, but I really want to do this! Thank you for the info

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