MSN Advice Needed

[MelKZ]

Hello! 

I would like to get my MSN in either Leadership or Education for the career bump, then go back for a post master's NP. Has anyone done this through programs like WGU or Capella? Any problems? Also, has anyone gotten their MSN in education and found it limited them when applying for jobs in areas other than education? 

Thank you! 

[Hannahbanana, BSN, MSN]

I was once recruited as faculty for one of those schools. The way they described my duties, their students, their faculty qualifications, and their business model made me decide instantly that I would never, ever be associated with them. 
Go to a real school. Yes, people do know  the difference. 

[SpEdtacular, MSN, RN, EMT-P]

I looked into WGU but chose Excelsior (MSN in informatics) which I found to be excellent. I was told WGU gave grades of pass/fail, so I asked an admissions advisor about how that would work with GPA/transferring credits. They told me something like pass would equal 3.0 (B) which seemed like it would be a disadvantage on the off chance I wanted to pursue a doctoral degree. My understanding was that the program is mostly writing independent research papers and not really traditional classes. That being said I have known several nurses who got their MSN through WGU, and they are gainfully employed and perfectly satisfied with their degree. When I inquired, WGU had the advantage of flat tuition and flexible schedules, so the program could be done quickly and inexpensively. Not sure if that's still the case though.  I have heard Capella has a reputation for being a predatory diploma mill, but I to be fair I don't personally know anyone who completed a degree there.