Online Nurse Educator Programs???

1. Hello. I have finally overcome my nerves and joined this site. Over the last few years I have often read the questions and comments, but have been intimidated to join and oh-my gosh actually post something! Well here goes, I have been an OB nurse for over 6 years and am researching MSN on-line programs for nurse educators. I am a little overwhelmed by all the on-line programs available and am curious about any recommendations for some with good reputations and affordable that someone has actually tried. All and any suggestions are welcome.Thanks, OBRN24/7

   Last edit by OBRN24/7 on Aug 11, '06
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   Joined: Aug '06; Posts: 5
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   Specialty: 7 year(s) of experience in OB

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   Aug 11, '06

   Hi and welcome to All Nurses. I did my MSN (management and leadership focus) with University of Phoenix online. Yes - it is expensive, but it was quick and except for being labor-intensive, it was still easier than going to a brick and mortar school. They do have an education focus also. Good luck.
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   Aug 11, '06

   hello, ob/rn24/7 and welcome to allnurses.com and the nurse educator forum
   
   i am not certified, but am an educator (ob, cardiac). vickyrn is also a moderator for this forum. she is a cne and should be along to help you as well.
   
   the university of south alabama (usa) is an excellent online institution with a nurse educator track. here is the link:
   
   http://www.southalabama.edu/nursing/...education.html
   
   enjoy the site.
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   Aug 11, '06

   I think U of Wyoming and Wesleyan have programs like this too.
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   Aug 11, '06

   Excelsior College recently added an education emphasis to its MSN program.
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   Aug 12, '06

   I go to Saint Joseph's of Maine
   http://www.sjcme.edu
   and it's a great program!
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   Aug 12, '06

   I'll be starting MSN with Ed focus later this month through Indiana Wesleyan on line. I've met others through this site who are currently attending this program; perhaps they'll respond!
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   Aug 13, '06

   Thank you all for the welcome! It feels great to be on board. Thanks again for the information on the MSN on-line programs with nurse educator programs. I just received a phone call from a Regis U. representative about a program and will research it and other programs you've mentioned on-line. Thanks again, Have a great week. obrn24/7
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    Aug 13, '06

    This is a great thread.. i have the same question. OBRN24/7 thanks for starting it.
    
    
    One more question. These program seem just as hard as 'classroom' program. Are they recieved the same by employers?
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    Aug 15, '06

    I attended East Carolina University's MSN-Nursing Education program and graduated a little over a year ago. I highly recommend the program and it is totally online
    
    http://nursing.ecu.edu/msn_concentrations.htm#ne
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    Aug 20, '06

    I am currently attending Walden University- due to graduate Spring '07 with MSN- Specialization in Nursing education. I would rate this program as excellent. My job accepts it for tuition reimbursement, and the schools of nursing I am a clinical adjunct also accept it. I am amazed at the amount of information that I have learned, from nursing theory to teaching strategies, and everything in between. The atmosphere is collegiate, professors receptive and supportive (truly a learner-centered environment). The work is individual, but shared. There are weekly discussion you post to, and other papers s well. I have a colleague at work that attended Phoenix, however, she ran into trouble with a "group project" because of scheduling difficulties.
    
    
    Special to note that the nursing program at Walden is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing education (CCNE), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of education.
    
    I recommend that you go to the site and check it out, if you have any other questions email me.
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    Aug 20, '06

    Just a thought, be sure and check out what is available in your state, considering out-of-state tuition. Good Luck!
    Mymimi
14. 
    Aug 24, '06

    I receive literature from Walden, I am so glad to hear that it is a great place to get an education. I have steered away from out of state tuition, due to high tuition costs.
    thanks

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