university of arizona rn to msn

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Specializes in tele, med surg, surgery.

Hello all, I recently got accepted to university of Arizona run to MSN clinical systems management I start in January, 23 months long. Anybody have any info, on this program. Secondly what is it that I can do with this particular degree? How easy would it be to enroll in a post masters NP program.

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Specializes in tele, med surg, surgery.

I still don't understand what clinical systems management is

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Specializes in Case Management, ICU, Telemetry.

Hello, I spoke to an enrollment advisor with U of A regarding the RN-MSN program and from what she explained it is not designed to lead to an NP. I am curious how schools decide which MSN programs are eligible for the post-grad NP certs but I would recommend calling whatever school you are thinking of going to for your NP and make sure it transfers. Let me know what you find out.

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How is the program going so far for you? Also could you tell me about the cost and your experience thus far?

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Specializes in ICU.

Did you decide to pursue the program at Arizona? If so, what do you think of it, and any advice for someone interested in it?

If not, where did you decide to go?

I'm exploring RN-MSN programs right now as well and the University of Arizona's is high on my list at the moment. I appreciate any information you can offer. Thanks.

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I'm also very interested in this program and wanted to get opinions. I have been a nurse for about 10 years and see this as the vehicle to promotion in my current job.

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Is anyone enrolled in U of A RN to MSN online program? I would love to hear some info on this school.

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Is anyone attending this program?

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Specializes in Geriatrics, dementia, hospice.

Hi!

I am also interested in this program. From my cursory research on it, it seems very, very expensive. Has anyone completed this program?

Thanks in advance!

Wendy

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Yes it is. I'm doing my MSN through College Network and the Regis in Denver online. I got a discount for taking the College Network courses first. U of A is $$

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Hi, Yes no doubt about it, U of A is expensive, but they don't make you jump through numerous pre-req hoops, ie more English, Science, Math, etc. I start in Sept, and if all goes according to plan, I'll have a MSN in Aug of 2016. Cost wise, my employer will pay about 1/3 of the cost & I'm fortunate I have some savings I can tap into. I do believe the College of Nursing Dean & her colleagues assembled a very student-centric program, which will enable grads to deal with challenges in health care in the decades to come. I once read in these pages: "I can choose to be age 60 with an MSN or 60 without an MSN" Like the author, I choose to be 60 with an MSN! By the way, are there any current students of the program, or graduates? I'd love to know about your experience. Thank you & Best wishes!

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I looked into this program, but it is an MS in Clinical Systems Leadership. It is not an MSN. I would feel better if it was awarded as MS in Nursing Leadership or something along those lines, but Nursing is not anywhere in the degree title.

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