An Online MSN -NP program?

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I'm interested in getting my master's online so I can be an NP............I am only aware of Vanderbilt (but they are expensive). I need one that is reasonably priced and accredited and not soem scam.Has anyone done an online MSN program.......are they legit? Thanks !

Specializes in ER, ICU, Med/Surg, Pedi.
are these programs online and are they expensive? The cost does not always determine that something is good but I;ll check out the schools myself and see what is up. thanks for the info:yeah:

There 6 schools that are online on my list. A few are like 50% online. Here are the schools:

University South Alabama

Univeristy of South Indiana

Graceland University

Western University

Ball State University

RODP programs out of Tennessee

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Specializes in ER, ICU, Med/Surg, Pedi.
I agree, you shouldn't have to apply for that many schools should u, it is scary..:confused:

No reason to be scared. I guess some folks approach is different. I wanted to make sure I had several options 10 or more options to choose from. Plus, all the local Texas schools in my town require GRE UTA, TWU, Baylor Dallas.

Plus, I think I need a change. I want something different for a while. Change is good sometimes.

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Specializes in ICU, ER, RESEARCH, REHAB, HOME HEALTH, QUALITY.
There are TONS of legitimate online MSN and NP programs to be found these days. A search can be done at Peterson's website: http://www.petersons.com/distancelearning/code/search.asp?path=ce.fas.distance

Remember that the school should be regionally accredited and preferably (but not required, I think) NLN accredited. If you're looking for a reasonably priced school with several choices for MSN degrees, have a look at Indiana State University at www.indstate.edu/distance As a fully online student you pay in-state tuition. Now that's a great deal.

As for scams and legitimacy, they certainly exist. Research each school you look at and make certain they are accredited and not a diploma mill. If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.

Good luck!

I have been trying to get to the peterson site for comparison. I am looking for an online ENP program that does not cost an arm and leg. I am wondering if ACNP is the way to go.. anyone have have ideas about this one..

and where are the ISU graduates, what are you doing now.. :confused:

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Specializes in CTICU.

Just keep in mind with ACNP you won't be able to see kids in the ER, which would restrict you.

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Specializes in ER; CCT.

Here are a few more to check out which offer all or part via distance:

Albany State University

Ball State University

California State University--Dominguez Hills

Case Western Reserve University

Duke University

Duquesne University

East Carolina University

Felician College

Frontier Nursing

Florida State University

George Washington University

Graceland College

Hampton University

Indiana State University

Indiana University-Purdue University

Montana State University--Bozeman ??Online component

Northern Arizona University

Northern Kentucky University

Old Dominion University

SUNY--Stony Brook

South Dakota State University

St. Louis University

Thomas Jefferson University

University of Alabama--Birmingham

University of Colorado--Colorado Springs

University of South Florida

University of Texas--Arlington

Western University of Health Sciences

Wheeling Jesuit University

Wright State University

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Specializes in ICU, ER, RESEARCH, REHAB, HOME HEALTH, QUALITY.
Just keep in mind with ACNP you won't be able to see kids in the ER, which would restrict you.

wow, thanks, I am lending toward University of South Alabama, but have not applied yet, the deadline for fall was Dec. 1, 2008-

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Specializes in ICU, ER, RESEARCH, REHAB, HOME HEALTH, QUALITY.
Here are a few more to check out which offer all or part via distance:

Albany State University

Ball State University

California State University--Dominguez Hills

Case Western Reserve University

Duke University

Duquesne University

East Carolina University

Felician College

Frontier Nursing

Florida State University

George Washington University

Graceland College

Hampton University

Indiana State University

Indiana University-Purdue University

Montana State University--Bozeman ??Online component

Northern Arizona University

Northern Kentucky University

Old Dominion University

SUNY--Stony Brook

South Dakota State University

St. Louis University

Thomas Jefferson University

University of Alabama--Birmingham

University of Colorado--Colorado Springs

University of South Florida

University of Texas--Arlington

Western University of Health Sciences

Wheeling Jesuit University

Wright State University

I have narrowed my list, but I will check out a few more schools, those who have a ACNP are more restricted than those that go the ER track, and that depends on your interest, right now I work with adults and no children but when I do agency I work in the ER and you see all age groups including children...

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Has anyone done online class for Cal State Dominguez Hills? I would love to know about their Master program. Thanks!

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NYS has several excellent ones, at $181 a credit in-state.

SUNY Binghamton

SUNY Stony Brook

SUNY Delhi

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Has anyone done online class for Cal State Dominguez Hills? I would love to know about their Master program. Thanks!

CSU-Dominguez Hills is a great place to go! Its very affordable, and MSN students pay in-state tuition.

What would you like to know about CSU-Dominguez Hills?

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CSU-Dominguez Hills is a great place to go! Its very affordable, and MSN students pay in-state tuition.

What would you like to know about CSU-Dominguez Hills?

Does CSU Dominguez Hills have online classes for FNP? If yes, are they 100% online classes? What about clinicals? How long does it take for someone who is an RN, but has a Bachelor's in other field other than nursing?

Thanks in advance!

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Does CSU Dominguez Hills have online classes for FNP? If yes, are they 100% online classes? What about clinicals? How long does it take for someone who is an RN, but has a Bachelor's in other field other than nursing?

Thanks in advance!

CSU Dominguez Hills HAS online FNP courses. The course work is online, however, some of the courses require that a nurse practitioner assess the student's physical assessment skills or other skills as related to the course. You have to ask the FNP program coordinator which courses require an NP's signature.

If you live outside of CA, then you have to find your own clinical site and a NP who is willing to take you as a student in order to complete your supervised clinical hours.

If you cannot find a clinical site, you may want to talk to the program coordinator about this, and whether they have NPs working for CSUDH to take you as a student.

The website says that a student, like yourself, can finish in 3 years, maybe even less depending how much coursework you take each semester.

Here are some links to help you get started.

http://www.csudh.edu/hhs/son/msn/faq.htm

http://www.csudh.edu/hhs/son/msn/pathway.htm

What other questions do you have?

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