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I would like to use this thread for all of us attending or having attended UofP.

I am going to begin classes in August of this year in the MSN/ED program.

I would love to hear from different people who are in different stages of the program and what they have liked and hated.

I AM NOT INTERESTED IN HEARING FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT GONE THROUGH THE PROGRAM AND ONLY WANT TO SAY BAD THINGS ABOUT THE SCHOOL.

I hope other U of P alumni will get involved and help us with any sticky situations that arise and offer their wisdom.

Thanks,

thank you so much everyone! Geez, I love this website. I get more info from this website than any other nursing website.

Specializes in ER, pediatrics.

Isn't doubling classes hard when the classes are only 6 weeks? I plan to start UOP MSN in March or April timeframe and I plan to work full time. How many hours do I need to invest each week if I am "doubling" my classes? My goal is to finish in a year. Are y'all sure I can do it?

Thank you everyone for any answers and perspectives y'all can provide.

PS - haven't totally made up my mind yet but I think I am going to do the MSN - Integrated healthcare one.

I took a stafford loan, I was told I was not able to double my courses. I worked full time and found many of the courses very intense. I had a few classmates who were taking 2 classes and I often felt they weren't as invested in the program. One year is a very aggressive timeline but for the right person could work.

Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Alek49 is correct about the Stafford loan - they only pay for one class at a time. When I doubled classes, I paid out of pocket for the second class. I did work full-time (35-40 hours) and then planned on anywhere from 4-8 hours of homework per night. Now...my kids are adults and my husband is VERY understanding.

Specializes in med surg.

I think 2 classes would be very difficult to do and learn effectively. There are people who can do it, I am not one of them. The other thing is that those students who did this did not complete the team work usually in the class and team they were on with me. I guess they figured since I was taking only one class I could do it on my own. I always emailed the instructor and let them know that the work had been done by myself and usually one other team member but it was stressful and team grades suffered.

I finally made the decision to go with UofPhx. I start the orientation class next week. I am going to try to petition for waiver of at least some of the bridge coursework. Has anyone done this successfully?

Would love to network with anyone going through the program or just starting it.

I think it is a requirement for accrediation unless you took similar BSN courses in a nursing program. I found the Bridge great preparation for the MSN especially nursing theory which other MSN student struggled with I had a much easier time. Ditto with Nursing research. If you are going to try to double courses, this would be the time to do it.

It is hard to double up on classes, but I did do it with some of my BSN classes with UoP. I always participated in the teamwork and was usually one of the two on the team that did most of the work- very frustrating. It was difficult to double and I did have to pay some out of pocket. I went everywhere with either paperwork from work or reading and papers for class- every school event I went to, every spare moment I had I was taking full advantage of. I have two childre (11 and 13), work full time 32 hours a week in home health, and usually drive in excess of 500 miles a week. My schedule is pretty full, but I always take my classes very seriously and participate in all of the group work.

Ann

Specializes in oncology, clinical trials, home health.
I am thinking of starting the RN to MSN in January (I already have BS in non-nursing degree). I just met with an UOP counselor and I still have a few questions. 1) Is it do-able to do the MSN while working full-time? 2) How do people feel about the 6 week classes? Love it or hate it? 3) It's so expensive but the counselor told me I can be done with MSN in about 1 year? Is this true? If so, then paying approx. $28K for MSN for 1 year is worth it. Thanks for any advice and comments you all can offer.

Hello jenbea,

Yes it can be done, but you will work hard. I work full time 40 - 50 hours a week. Not to discourage you, there were times I felt that I didn't have a life; I would come home from work and then hit the computer. When I first started I had two weeks break inbetween classes, you don't have to take the breaks. I have a Stafford loan and the maximum break you can have is 28 days, which I took several just for my sanity and to take vacations with my family. I have 9 weeks of classes to complete the MSN Bridge program, making the program for me about 2 years to complete. It didn't matter whether I finished in 1 year or two, my main goal is that I finish the program. The 6 weeks go by quickly and it is easy to fall behind.

Good luck.

Thank you for all the responses, comments, and advice. I am still undecided about this program, as the cost seems prohibitive. I am going to apply to The University of Cincinnati Master's program. I think the cost would be less. If that doesn't work out - then may the U of P.

Ildiko

Specializes in if its out there, ive done it.

i did my BSN at UOP, and am five classes from completion of my MSN/MHA/MBA. I could not imagine going back to a traditional class room now. It took me 11 months for the BSN and will take 21 months for the MSN/MHA/MBA program. I will say that most emoloyers are impresed that you are able to work full time and finish a degree online (the perception is that online classes are much more difficult than regular classes). Hope you have a good experience with UOP. Good luck!

Specializes in ER, pediatrics.

Thanks Jaded_Nurse and everyone else for their input. This is very helpful. Still deciding... UOP is more expensive but I think I can get done faster.

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