M.S. in Nursing Education @ Walden Univ.

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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.

Specializes in Home Health, Primary Care.

So far, it is going well. I really can't complain. About halfway thru my first year. Lots of work, but worth it in the end.

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Before the end of 2009, it was the M.S. in Nursing, but Walden was recently given the designation to award the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. Everyone graduating after the beginning of 2009 will get an MSN now.

I graduated from Walden in 2007 with an MS degree. I was recently contacted by the University that if I want the MSN designation they will change my diploma and transcripts. So it looks as though the alumni will be grandfathered in to the MSN degree.:yeah:

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I have 3 more classes before completion of program. I am currently on a hiatus leave of absence until September-first break I have had. I amd married,work full time and have 2 school-age children-very doable.

Otessa

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Excellent!!!!

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Specializes in Nursing Education.

Just a quick update for those that are following this thread. I graduated from Walden's MSN Program two weeks ago. I can tell you that the portfolio and practicum almost killed me! But in the end, I could see the value of both experiences. I was very pleased with the entire program. Learned a heck of a lot that is for sure. Now - looking and researching PhD programs - so here we go again. I will do my PhD with a ground based university though.

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Just a quick update for those that are following this thread. I graduated from Walden's MSN Program two weeks ago. I can tell you that the portfolio and practicum almost killed me! But in the end, I could see the value of both experiences. I was very pleased with the entire program. Learned a heck of a lot that is for sure. Now - looking and researching PhD programs - so here we go again. I will do my PhD with a ground based university though.

Thank you for sharing! I have 3 classes left at Walden. I took a much-needed 'vacation' from Walden for one 8-week session in anticipation up the upcoming stress. Hope to be done in February.

otessa

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Specializes in nursing education.

CONGRATULATIONS! I am so excited for you! I have two more core classes then I start my education specialization classes. Any tips for the portfolio and practicum? Did they grade really hard on the portfolio? how does the practicum really work?

Sorry for the questions, but I am really excited to actually be starting the spec classes in January. Just any encouragement is really helpful....

Shari

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CONGRATULATIONS! I am so excited for you! I have two more core classes then I start my education specialization classes. Any tips for the portfolio and practicum? Did they grade really hard on the portfolio? how does the practicum really work?

Sorry for the questions, but I am really excited to actually be starting the spec classes in January. Just any encouragement is really helpful....

Shari

Shari,

It is so much nicer during the specialization courses-practical and applicable! My focus is also Education.

otessa

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