RN to MSN - Western Governors University versus Univeristy of Phoenix ?

[ERNeck]

I would like to hear from all you great nureses out there any pros or cons (and opnions) for the RN to MSN programs at Western Governors University and Univeristy of Phoenix. I have narrowed my school choices to these two.

I am in Southern California. I am seeking a fast / accelerated program as I plan to commit full time.

I am debating the Educator Track versus the Leadership / Managment Tracks as well - as my long term goal I am leaning toward may be education.. but the bottom line is I need a higher degree because I can no longer do floor (ER) nursing because of an injury... and everything else requires a higher degree. It is time to bite the bullet (and the bank) and go back to school.

Thank you for your time and consideration, your honesty, and for being a nurse to another nurse! (helping me with my bandaids and picking up the pieces).

[mtsteelhorse]

Oh, that's too bad. Small county jails don't require that type of work. I don't lift anything. Very low key...lots of responsibility but not physically demanding. I wish you luck with your pursuits.

[klone, MSN, RN]

Is the BSN ULTIMATELY going to make a difference when the end reselt is the MSN. Will you be able tomake the same amount of money while you have your BSN that you will spend getting the BSN? WGU wants you to think they have a better course but when education is so expensive do the dollars and cents add up?

Things happen, people's circumstances change (sometimes temporarily, sometimes permanently), and goals change sometimes too. I had your attitude (why bother with the BSN when the MSN is my ultimate goal?) last year when I entered an RN-MSN program, and now I'm regretting my choice and starting at WGU, where I can get my BSN. I will still go on to get my MSN, but I CAN make significantly more with my BSN outside of floor nursing.