M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

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Specializes in Home Health, Primary Care.

I was just wondering if anyone out there is currently enrolled at Walden University for either the Nursing Education or Nursing Administration program. I am looking to get started September of this year. I got all the info I need to get in, just wanted to know what the classes are like from a student's point of view. Thanks in advance!!

Toni

P.S. You can PM if you'd like. Thanks.

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Specializes in Home Health, Primary Care.

I guess no one on this board is attending Walden!! Thanks anyway.

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Hello

I've been doing alot of research lately re: distance/on-line

MSN programs. I'm now torn re: Administration vs Education.

In any case, I've discovered that both Univ of New Mexico &

University of Wyoming offer fully on-line MSN programs

with an Education focus. Good Luck!

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I'd shy away from Walden as although it is accredited, it's kind of like University of Phoenix - touted as a "degree factory" of sorts (or so I've heard)....there are MSN programs in Nursing Education online all over the place. Email me if you'd like the list that I complied before I narrowed it down geographically.

SRKnurse

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Specializes in Home Health, Primary Care.

Aren't all schools "degree factories" in a way?

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I'd shy away from Walden as although it is accredited, it's kind of like University of Phoenix - touted as a "degree factory" of sorts (or so I've heard)....there are MSN programs in Nursing Education online all over the place. Email me if you'd like the list that I complied before I narrowed it down geographically.

SRKnurse

I will be starting at Walden University this fall.

I agree with the earlier comment "aren't all universities degree factories??" The University of Minnesota would be considered a degree factory as well since it has degrees that are completely online.

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Specializes in Nursing Education.
I'd shy away from Walden as although it is accredited, it's kind of like University of Phoenix - touted as a "degree factory" of sorts (or so I've heard)....there are MSN programs in Nursing Education online all over the place. Email me if you'd like the list that I complied before I narrowed it down geographically.

SRKnurse

I am certain that this poster has not done their homework about Walden. While I recognize this post is pretty old - the reality here is that Walden is a very reputable university. Their research focus is well documeted and respected by the academic community.

I attend Walden and think the university has a great program (from my own personal experience). I feel very confident that when I graduate with my MSN in Education that I will have earned a very valuable degree.

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Specializes in Nursing Education.
I will be starting at Walden University this fall.

Have you started? We might be in the same class. :)

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I just started Tuesday. I am only taking the NURS 6000 class since I will be driving/moving almost 2000 miles to a new state during week 3. The concurrent situation( 2 classes) wouldn't have worked even though my laptop will never leave my side. Move whole household, life, new job, kids, dog,etc,etc........

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I am certain that this poster has not done their homework about Walden. While I recognize this post is pretty old - the reality here is that Walden is a very reputable university. Their research focus is well documeted and respected by the academic community.

I attend Walden and think the university has a great program (from my own personal experience). I feel very confident that when I graduate with my MSN in Education that I will have earned a very valuable degree.

If the program is accreditted and working for you , your degree with enhance your resume, the people who critize online programs have not attended a program. Good luck. Alex

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I start Walden on Oct 29!. I am excited and nervous...I have done online before so I am going into this with my eyes open. I am just concerned about how much work there is. I have taken online classes that required log in every day, and papers and responses to other students. I don't mind logging in and having discussions, or writing papers, but one class I took required all this each week. It was hard with a full time job and family...but I will do whatever it takes to get my MSN. I am currently teaching in a LVN program and love it. I want the option to teach in the RN program so I have to have a MSN.

So....how are the classes at Walden?

shari

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Specializes in nursing education.

Thanks for sharing this post. I start with Walden Oct. 29..Can you tell me how labor intensive the classes are?

Shari

I am certain that this poster has not done their homework about Walden. While I recognize this post is pretty old - the reality here is that Walden is a very reputable university. Their research focus is well documeted and respected by the academic community.

I attend Walden and think the university has a great program (from my own personal experience). I feel very confident that when I graduate with my MSN in Education that I will have earned a very valuable degree.

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