University of Phoenix MSN Program

[bsweilrn]

:welcome:

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,

[nurse79]

Is UOP pretty reputable among other nursing facility? What has been your guys' experiences, if any ??

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

PraiseRN - for Nurs 590 - I did some time with a masters prepared manager - no problem - no big deal. I did my MSN with UofP with a concentration in management and leadership, so it was a non-clinical focus.

nurse79 - I did both my BSN and MSN via UofP and have found it readily acceptable to everyone. I then went on to to a post-MSN adult health CNS and again, no problems whatsoever.

[knittwhit]

Hi UOP friends,

I am scheduled to take NUR/590A -NURSING PRACTICUM-A in about 5 weeks. Has anyone taken this course yet? If so, how was it. The course outline looks very challenging? Will I be required to collaborate with a MSN/PhD prepared nurse (mentor) at a universlity, hospital, clinical setting and/or nursing facility? I need to know should I start searching for a professor or instructor early to get his/her permission to work with him/her (planning ahead). I really need help guys, comments will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Praise, RN

It is an interesting process. In hindsight I am seeing how it fits the andragogy model and the needs of the adult learner as well as some of the constructivist princliples of active learning. You will have 14 months to finish the learning activity you set up and then present in NUR 590B. I will be turning in my midpoint review soon and taking the part B as my next to last class. The completion of the objectives, or at least my experience has been, that they take a lot longer than you think when forming your outline. Good luck and have fun with it.

[Ginger's Mom, MSN, RN]

[. You will have 14 months to finish the learning activity you set up and then present in NUR 590B. I will be turning in my midpoint review soon and taking the part B as my next to last class. The completion of the objectives, or at least my experience has been, that they take a lot longer than you think when forming your outline. Good luck and have fun with it.

I graduated in 1/2006, no issues with the program since it is fully accreditted.

I only had six months from NUR 590a to b but they have revamped the program.

UoP is the largest School of Nursing in the USA.

[JoMom4]

hi everyone!

i just read through this thread for the second time. the first time i was just thinking about finally getting my msn, and tonight i am reading it after applying to the uop program. it's good to see that others were as apprehensive as i am. i am so confident in my nursing skills and day to day functioning on the unit, but then i do this and i feel nervous??? it seems silly. thanks to everyone for posting encouraging words.

if all goes as planned, i will start with the introduction class july 31. i've chosen the msn/mha degree. i enjoy working in the hospital, and see opportunities with this path.

i know you're all busy, but keep in touch, and i'll do the same!

joann

[nurse79]

i'm currently taking influencing the future of nursing and healthcare..does anyone have some good topics regarding controversial issues in healthcare ??

Thaks

[Praise,RN]

i'm currently taking influencing the future of nursing and healthcare..does anyone have some good topics regarding controversial issues in healthcare ??

Thaks

Utilizing medication aides in skilled nursing facilitites versus LPN's? This is deifinitely a hot topic in my state right now as the board of nursing has approved the use of med tech in SNF. Education only includes 1 month of classes 1 day a week....sounds scary and controversial to me....

Praise, RN

[knittwhit]

Good for you JoAnn!! I just returned from Phoenix and participating in commencement. It was hot, but worth it. It was fun to meet other students. I just started a class yesterday and have two left (you can participate in commencement if you are within 9 credits of completion). I will be finished in October!! Time has flown by. THis process by far has been one of the best things I have done for myself and my career.

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[Praise,RN]

Good for you JoAnn!! I just returned from Phoenix and participating in commencement. It was hot, but worth it. It was fun to meet other students. I just started a class yesterday and have two left (you can participate in commencement if you are within 9 credits of completion). I will be finished in October!! Time has flown by. THis process by far has been one of the best things I have done for myself and my career.

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Hi, What was your experience with 590A/590B. Did you just do MSN or did you specialize also?

Praise, RN

[Nightingale260]

Hi all fellow UOP students,

I started the MSN/Ed program last October. It's far more intense than I expected but I have found that, as in most worthwhile endeavors, you get back what you put into it.

Reading over the posts in this thread, I have to agree with TraumaRN's guidelines for team charters. I, like most students I've met on this journey, thought of the charter as a nuisance at the beginning. Then recently, I had a class where 2 of my learning teammates were absent most of the time, missed every deadline and then, just when we thought things were going to come together, turned in plagiarized work. Luckily, the three of us who actually took the program seriously were able to spot it and submitted it to writepoint and the instructor. I've heard horror stories about teams that didn't check their group work and all members suffered. It was an eye-opening experience that made me realize that setting up a detailed charter is more about protecting the team as a whole and the integrity of our work than it is about questioning people's honesty.

I've taken 6 classes so far and I've really gained a lot. I've been really lucky to meet several "keeper" classmates and we try to take as many classes together as possible (reducing the risks of teammate nightmares as described above). The academic counselors are pretty good about granting requests of this sort.

The flexibility of online education is so incredibly appealing. This is by no means an easy route, what with working, single momming and now, buying my first home and moving. But I am getting so much out of this program and already seeing new opportunities.

Although I registered for the MSN/Ed program, I am now interested in pursuing FNP as well. I haven't done any solid research yet but if anyone has some info about post grad certification programs that can be completed online, I'd appreciate a heads-up!

P.S. An earlier post asked about Vicki Milazzo and CLNC...I did it a couple of years ago and found it extremely worthwhile. However, the actual work was tedious and boring for the most part. I managed to hook up with a local attorney who fed me plenty of work but we had a parting of the ways when he was defending a drunk driver and I simply couldn't, ethically, help. Just a personal note there.

[nurse79]

Has anyone out there taken the finance course?? HOw was it...were there any learning team projects ? I am in the ground program and was wondering what I can expect NEXT WEEK. THANKS

[Ginger's Mom, MSN, RN]

I went to graduation last year and was impressed with the ceremony. It was fun to see all the other students. My husband was getting his MBA....I had the choice of sitting with the school of management or Nursing. My husband was a good sport and sat with the nurses.