University of Phoenix MSN Program

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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,

Specializes in ICU.

Hi there! I'm curious to know what about the UoP MSN programs attracted you to the school. With so many other schools offering online programs was there something that stood out over the others? There just seem to be so many of you! I didn't look at UoP because I'm working on my FNP online, and they don't (or didn't at the time) offer it.

Thanks!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

For me, the pace of the MSN was fast. I finished the MSN (management and leadership) in 12 calendar months. It was a killer pace (2 classes all the time with no breaks). However, it was what I wanted at the time.

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It took me 2 years but I also had to do 9 undergrad credits. For me it was the flexibility of being able to start and stop each course. As I got into the program I valued the interaction with the other students.

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Hi there! I'm curious to know what about the UoP MSN programs attracted you to the school. With so many other schools offering online programs was there something that stood out over the others? There just seem to be so many of you! I didn't look at UoP because I'm working on my FNP online, and they don't (or didn't at the time) offer it.

Thanks!

well, so far, I've just heard good things about the program and I like the pace of things. One class at a time, is my kind of deal, with being able to take up to a month off inbetween each class. I orginally wanted to do my CNM or WHNP, but I'm not ready to commit to such a long time out of work to do my clinicals. For frontier's CNM program it's about 6 months of clinicals and I looked into Univ of Cinncinatti's online program for CNM and it was an entire year, and the admissions councellor basically said don't plan on working during that time, because you will need to commit 30-40 hours/week plus studying time.

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Specializes in Behavioral Health.
ahh, thanks for explaining...

Can anyone explain the difference between: MSN/health care edu

and MSN/integrative health care ?? at UofP

The descriptions on the website were the same

I had saved the catalogues my academic advisor had sent me when I was deciding on what track to pursue.

After completing the core curriculum there are classes specific to the degree. In the MSN/ED there are 4 courses geared specifically to the role of the educator, teaching and learning, curriculum design and development and assessment and evaluation.

For the intetgrative health care degree there are three classes after comlpleting the core courses: Integrative Health Care: A New Paradigm, Overview of Integrative Therapies, Strategies for Implementing Integrative Health Care

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I earned my MSN in 2000 from UOP. I highly recommend going this route for education or management. They've changed alot since I was in the program, for the better I think. One other nurse from my hospital just finished the program, she said they have a lot more interaction with the other students in the program now. I'd love to go into nursing education...but can't afford the pay cut I'd have to take...so have yet to change out of management. UOP is the way to go as far as I'm concerned!

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By the way, as far as expense goes, when I took into consideration:tuition/fees/books/wear&tear on car/having to juggle work schedule&class schedule/having to actually attend a class (rather than working in jammies)/time spent away from family/ability to take classes when I wanted/.........I thought UOP was more of a bargain than the traditional classroom!

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Specializes in ICU.

I appreciate all the comments on your decision to attend UoP. It was never an option for me because I'm in a FNP program which they don't offer. Being such a huge online school with a great deal of recognition I wasn't certain if it would be the best choice no matter what track I chose, but seeing your posts here has changed my mind.

Good luck to you all with your studies and future careers!

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Specializes in oncology, telemetry, urology.

I finished my first course and am in the first week of the second. (going for MSN/MHA). I am actually enjoying it! There are definite time requirements. You need to be online at least 4 times a week for a significant amount of time to post answers to discussion questions. But the interaction with classmates is very stimulating. I was hesitant to get back into academics, but it is doable if you have the desire. To anyone thinking about this program...don't be afraid! Go for it!

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I finished my first course and am in the first week of the second. (going for MSN/MHA). I am actually enjoying it! There are definite time requirements. You need to be online at least 4 times a week for a significant amount of time to post answers to discussion questions. But the interaction with classmates is very stimulating. I was hesitant to get back into academics, but it is doable if you have the desire. To anyone thinking about this program...don't be afraid! Go for it!

I finished in 2005 and thought the education very helpful. It is intense though but well worth the effort

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Hello. Are we talking about their online MSN program or the actual campus-based program?

: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 INTERRESTED 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,

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Specializes in Mother/Baby;L/D.

does anyone have any ideas for doing the nursing practicum?? i am in the on ground program...i currently work in l/d ?? thanks

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