RN-MSN program at Aspen University

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I am enrolled in the RN-MSN program at Aspen University and after finishing the first two courses I feel that this has been a great choice. If anyone out there is looking for an affordable program with solid nursing content check out Aspen. :yeah:

Hi Bayley07,

I am also interested in MSN Public health, I was already accepted but I'm still weighing my options. Ultimate goal is NP. Finding a preceptor and location to work is my main concern too..

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What Np school are you looking at?

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Can anyone explain how the clinical part of the MSN works? How hard is it to find a preceptor and what places count as clinical sites? Thank you

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Specializes in Forensic Nurse.
I often wonder if there are folks on forums that provide opinions to encourage enrollment. However the information provided in this thread is legit and available for anyone to review. The nice thing about Aspen is they aren't charging a ginormous fee for an accredited program. I'm psyched and I appreciate all the information.

I completed my RN to BSN program there, and although the program was challenging ( lots and lots of sleepless nights) it was doable, and affordable. My academic advisor J. S. Was knowledgeable about each class that I was taking; any questions/concerns that I had he guided me in the right direction. I don't know about people on the forum who may or may not be working for the school, but I am a real student who started out as a CNA years ago. You can also see my trend of post. Right now I'm in a MSN program at another popular online university and unfortunately, there is not much support. The academic advisor that I have (your experience may be different) has no knowledge of the classes and usually directs you right back to the instructor. I would recommend Aspen to anyone.

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Hi writetotrendyjulie,

I am about to apply to Aspen's RN to BSN I was wondering doubt that test at the end! Also their upper division courses! Any issues with those? Thank you!

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I am looking to start the MSN program in Sept. 2018. My husband and I are supposed to take a 20th anniversary trip in Feb/March 2019. I was told by Aspen we can work ahead, but then I read some reviews on sites that said you can't work ahead and every week there is a paper due. Can anyone give me some info. Thanks

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Specializes in Surgical, Home Infusions, HVU, PCU, Neuro.

I am currently in the RN to BSN bridge. It is 8-week block courses and I have been taking 2 courses at a time. I have had some responsive professors and have had a positive experience thus far. My academic advisor is also very knowledgeable too and is very quick to respond when I have had questions. I would recommend the program.

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Is Aspen regionally accredited?

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Specializes in Forensic Nurse.
I am looking to start the MSN program in Sept. 2018. My husband and I are supposed to take a 20th anniversary trip in Feb/March 2019. I was told by Aspen we can work ahead, but then I read some reviews on sites that said you can't work ahead and every week there is a paper due. Can anyone give me some info. Thanks

Hi; I'm just seeing this. You can work ahead in the sense that you have access to the discussion posts and papers for each module. However, you must submit them once the module opens each week. I completed my BSN through Aspen, and I was able to go on vacation by completing the papers ahead of time and when the module officially opened; I was laying in our cabin, I opened my laptop, and hit submit; then I was done. As for the discussion posts; I did the same thing; I answered ahead of time and submitted. The only thing was I had to respond to 2 classmates by 2359. Hope this helps. Keep in mind that classes start every 2 weeks, so u can plan ahead by not signing up for a class if it's going to be right in the middle of your vacay. Sometimes you really need to get away from books and all. Hope that helps.

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Specializes in Forensic Nurse.
Is Aspen regionally accredited?

https://www.aspen.edu/accreditation

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Specializes in Public Health, Meds-Surgs, PCU, Maternal Newborn,.
On 2/12/2011 at 2:46 PM, mkdwhnpbc said:

I am enrolled in the RN-MSN program at Aspen University and after finishing the first two courses I feel that this has been a great choice. If anyone out there is looking for an affordable program with solid nursing content check out Aspen. :yeah:

Joe, I am thinking RN-MSN instead of RN-BSN.Do you take 1 or 2  courses every 2 months? If so, how long does it take to complete program? Thank you.

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