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University of Phoenix owner sells as 50,500 students flee - Feb. 8, 2016

We knew it was coming. We tried to warn you. On-line for-profit schools are scams.

Specializes in med/surg and adult critical care.

Agreed....any other programs that you feel do that other than UOP? I would like to know.

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Specializes in Dialysis.
Agreed....any other programs that you feel do that other than UOP? I would like to know.

Kaplan University, College Network to name 2. I just woke up, so will have to think heavier on the list. Right now, most viable for online is , if available in your geographic area. Like all online programs, some have had issues, but I hear mostly excellent things about them. An instructor or 2 on this forum, and multiple students, current and former. Many of my coworkers are attendees as well.

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Specializes in med/surg and adult critical care.

I obtained my MSN, which was my goal. Don't think I will pursue a doctorate. I have seen the online MSN nurse practitioner programs. Not sure I like them. Seems like the clinical aspect is lacking. The NPs from these programs seem to lack skills and a solid knowledge base.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I think all of you need to be very careful about posting negative comments about online nursing classes and degrees.

I totally love online nursing coursework and distance education. In fact, I earned my BSN degree online and currently 'attend' my second semester of an online MSN degree program. Distance education opens the doors to nontraditional student populations when they'd otherwise be closed.

My beef is not with online degrees and distance learning. It is with schools that have engaged in shady, deceptive practices that are devoid of integrity:

University of Phoenix is the latest college under investigation - Jul. 29, 2015

University of Phoenix: Why for-profit college is in hot water with feds | AL.com

​Is the University of Phoenix flaming out? - CBS News

A New U. of Phoenix? Or Just New TV Ads?

Pentagon hits University of Phoenix with probation

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Specializes in geriatrics.

This thread is specific to University of Phoenix, not online degrees in general.

Not all online programs are created equal, and while U of P may have some decent programs, as an entity, that institution is not highly regarded anymore.

I was considering applying there until I've heard from three different employers and a handful of nursing instructors that nurses who currently hold degrees from U of P do not advance compared to other online entities. Those comments in addition to the news reports was enough for me to apply elsewhere.

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Specializes in med/surg and adult critical care.

I have advanced without any issues as well as many nurses who have UOP degrees...so your post is moot...apparently, you have not read all the posts on this thread because other online programs were mentioned...I am still waiting for your post regarding the other online nursing programs that are substandard and for practice post some legitimate references ...put those grad school academic skills to work...don't be lazy.

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Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.
I have advanced without any issues as well as many nurses who have UOP degrees...so your post is moot...apparently, you have not read all the posts on this thread because other online programs were mentioned...I am still waiting for your post regarding the other online nursing programs that are substandard and for practice post some legitimate references ...put those grad school academic skills to work...don't be lazy.

Someone already answered your question.

And please use the quote button so we know to whom you are directing your comments.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
I have advanced without any issues as well as many nurses who have UOP degrees...so your post is moot...apparently, you have not read all the posts on this thread because other online programs were mentioned...I am still waiting for your post regarding the other online nursing programs that are substandard and for practice post some legitimate references ...put those grad school academic skills to work...don't be lazy.

Well when the government starts to investigate a school, doesn't that send a reg flag up?

Kaplan, ITT Tech, UofPhx & every for profit university.

The Worst Dropout Factories and Diploma Mills

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Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.

In addition,Capella, DeVry, West Coast University, Walden

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Specializes in geriatrics.
I have advanced without any issues as well as many nurses who have UOP degrees...so your post is moot...apparently, you have not read all the posts on this thread because other online programs were mentioned...I am still waiting for your post regarding the other online nursing programs that are substandard and for practice post some legitimate references ...put those grad school academic skills to work...don't be lazy.

I am not speaking of you specifically, or anyone in particular here who may have attended U of P. You are one individual.

However, the overall consensus has not been favorable for U of P for years. Some people will advance. This depends on you and your employer. This is not true of everyone, based on the reputation of this institution.

And yes, I have read the other posts in this thread. Thank you.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

Here's an article on for-profit schools:

The Rise and Fall of For-Profit Colleges - The New Yorker

And here is a list of for profit universities:

25 Worst For-Profit Colleges and Universities

There is also this article about how for-profit schools are causing massive student loan debt:

For-Profit Colleges Are Fueling the Student-Loan Crisis - The Atlantic

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Specializes in ICU.

The Perfect Lobby: How One Industry Captured Washington, DC | The Nation

A detailed account of which elected officials accepted contributions from Apollo Education Group or enabled them and which ones opposed Obama's reforms.

Vote the bums out.

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