Current Walden University Students

FlyNavyRN · May 10, 2009

I LOVE Walden. I started wioth UoP and it was an absolute nightmare! alden has been wonderful and I have 100% in a graduate level statistics course (pre-req.).

IVyPush-her · May 12, 2009

Hi everyone, I am glad I decided to search Walden here. I work full time in the operating room and have decided to go back to school, big decision. I was looking into the state university but someone at work told me to look into Walden. I did and it all sounds great but I had reservations until I saw everyones posts. I would have just talked to the nurse at work but she is PRN and I don't see her much. I am planning on the Health Care Administration degree. I have my BSN, so this will shave off a year? I did not realize that.

It sounds like everyone is happy with their decision in going to Walden. Lots of papers huh, joy. I don't particularly enjoy writing but I guess I am going to learn to like it.

Is the goal statement a big deal? Need to spend a lot of time really thinking it out? Or just answer the questions?

Do you buy your books online? Do you pay the total amount or like normal school?

Thanks for the information many of you have written and I look forward to talking with you throughout this journey.

Julie

lepew · May 12, 2009

The goal statement will be important in your first class. then again in the latter classes for the portfolio.

Just answer the questions-make it sound good-you know sell yourself. My enrollment advisor helped me with it because I have a hard time selling myself. I felt like I was bragging too much!

The books automatically are shipped to you prior to the start of class. I have always got mine in a timely manner. They are included in the tuition cost. It is a great deal, and I feel it is worth the cost. It seems lest expensive that others.

You can pay in installments, or get student loans. For a graduate degree almost everyone qualifies.

The papers aren't bad. It really depends on the class. Some classes have a 1-2 page paper every week, others a 2-3 page paper every other week. The class I am in now I have two 6-8 page papers-one due at week 4 and the other at week 7. Then a 2-3 page paper week 8. Other than that you have your weekly discussion question and responses. It really is manageable. The biggest thing will the be formatting of the papers-It must be in APA format. They send you the manual, and it helps: however there are some really great APA formatting programs you can but for the computer. Word 2007 comes with it built in.

The profs help with this, and there is a writing service that walden provides that will critique your papers for y ou free.

All in all, it is a great program. Of course, occasionally you get that prof that makes you want to pull your hair out. I have only had one in the 1 1/2 years I have been at walden.

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!

Shari

IVyPush-her · May 12, 2009

Thanks for the information. I am sure I will have a lot of questions. I am actually getting my transcripts ordered right now. Im really nervous about this, it is a big decision.

I have only been out of school since 05 so hopefully my APA skills are still there. But if there is a critique for free, that is awesome. I guess I better get working on pimping myself out for my goal statement. I hate doing that, but I guess it must be done.

Oh how about the stats class? I barely passed that class, math is a weakness.

lepew · May 12, 2009

I too am terrible in math, but the stats class was great. I actually learned and made an A. the instructor was awesome-she knew that we were taking it beccause we had to, and she really helped. Plus, microsoft excel will calculate for you, and she let us use it.

I was out of school many more years that you were, but I am doing fine. I bet you will too.

Shari

PAERRN20 · May 15, 2009

I too am terrible in math, but the stats class was great.
Shari

Is the stats class only for those who do not have a BSN? I just finished BSN stats and I do not want to ever have to look at that stuff again! :bugeyes:

lepew · May 15, 2009

You should not have to take stats again. I had not taken it so I had too. They will look at your transcripts and tell you exactly what you need, if anything.

Shari

IVyPush-her · May 15, 2009

ok, I worded the class wrong this is the class that I am talking about: Research Methods and Quantitative Analysis...gak, sounds scary.

dfurbee · May 15, 2009

Actually, the research class was not too hard at all. I am in my last class before my practicum (YEAH), did not have to take stats due to the fact it was taken during my BSN completion. I am in the education focus, got my associate degree in 85, and am going to be 53 when I am finished. My current GPA is 4.0, and I work full time and have a 16 year old son and husband. So, you should not have too many problems. Walden has been the best decision made, in regards to continuing my education. Best of luck, Debra

coppertopRN · May 28, 2009

I bought PERRLA software (its a download) No more APA issues/errors/markdowns. It does it for me and it does it right. Best $30.00 EVER!!!!!

I'm not at Walden, changed my mind at the last minute. I went with Kaplan and I LOVE IT!!

lepew · May 29, 2009

I had checked into Kaplan also. It was between Walden and Kaplan, but Kaplan wouldn't take my A & P grades since I didn't have a lab with them. I did my ASN through Excelsior (Regents then) and challenged it w/oa lab component.So I choose Walden. It has been just fine though.

Shari

lepew · May 29, 2009

Hey defurbee-how have the education classes been? I will be starting my education spec classes in July....How does the practicum look to you?

shari