Walden/online np programs

[2live42day]

Hi all,

Was looking for current reviews of Walden University's NP programs. I know they are ccne accredited, and their curriculums and clinical hours are pretty much identical to all other programs. So 1) is anyone currently in? Or are there any recent grads that can give feedback? 2) paying for the name- Out of the 5 NP's I have talked to, they all say the name/where you went doesn't matter. I don't have a lot of money, and would prefer not to accumulate a lot of debt. So paying $650 a credit for walden, vs say $1100 a credit for Vanderbilt or GWU is much more appealing. Thanks

[Jules A, MSN]

Is it hard getting a preceptor through walden? I hear sometimes people judge you and refuse to allow np students who went to for profit degree granting online programs

I have heard this. I don't precept anyone without solid psychRN experience and the two Walden students who approached me didn't have any which I don't understand but thats another topic I guess.

I'm not sure students realize or appreciate that, at least in my area and specialty, everyone knows everyone and my reputation will be attached to any student I have precepted so that is a major consideration for me.

[CaliforniaNurse2BE, BSN, RN]

People look down on Walden and other schools in the same category because of the admission standards. It is a joke and it is flooding the NP market with not so desirable grads. Everyone in the NP field, or wanting to be an NP should be worried because it makes everyone else look bad. There will be issues with finding a job in some instances, but probably in not a lot of cases.

Does this mean that NP's that graduate from Walden are all bad? NO. I am mainly talking about the ones with little to none RN experience and low GPA (Stats).