Walden University BEWARE

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BEWARE of WALDEN UNIVERSITY! They call you constantly. You do everything they ask... then...BOOM! The infamous goal statement! Due to poor grades 20 years ago out of high school (a lot of us have been there) and an ADN, 2 bachelor degrees and 5 graduate classes (with a 4.0 GPA) taken at another university, later, I have to explain my whole entire life story of why my grades 20 years ago are not up to "their" standards and what happened along the way. I wrote a 2 page letter with an overall general explanation. I had it proof read prior to sending it. The editor stated it was very well written and this was coming from a professional PhD educator. The "advisor" from Walden stated they wanted more. They wanted a detailed explanation done for review by December 27th and this was December 24th, Christmas Eve. Not a time to hash up my life but I did.

Out of spite, I wrote 7 pages. It was very difficult to write and brought back a lot of things that I did not want to deal with, especially, over the holiday season. I was very angry and very frustrated. I decided this university is not for me. In my opinion, this is not showing a supportive attitude for potential students. I felt it was very intrusive. I have applied to several universities and received acceptance. I have never had to explain the deep darkness of my life. I feel it was none of their business. From the reviews that I have read and my experience, I WILL NOT be attending this school. Any school that does not support the positive things that you can bring to their university and focuses on the negative aspects of one's lifetime is NOT a school I want to attend. I am a professional nurse saving lives everyday and would like them to try it. I bet they couldn't do it like we do everyday. DO NOT GO TO WALDEN UNIVERSITY!

Specializes in Emergency Room, Hospice.

Walden just accepted me into their program and I have not had anything but positive experiences with them. Of course, this is just the beginning; who knows what my experience will be a month from now? I had a very bad experience at another university and was looking for something non-religious based and easy to work with. Walden accepted all of my ADN credits (including my informatics class). They accepted my Statistics class and a another upper-level class as well from my previous university. All of my electives and gen-ed courses were accepted as well. No one hounded me with phone calls; just enough to keep me on track and get my transcripts sent over in record time. All in all, off to a great start.

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Specializes in MS, Tele, CM, Informatics.

I'm at Walden University enrolled in the MSN-Nursing Informatics program. Will graduate spring 2014. I haven't had the issues that I have been reading here. I'm sure a lot has changed since many of the posting here. The cost of education across the board is rising....When I first thought about returning to school I was looking at traditional programs, but after reading the details and fine print there cost continue to go up as I toured campus and so on( many of the traditional universities cost just as much as online experience by the time you factor in the gas to get you too the campus and other fees as you progress within your program). So I wish everyone well on whatever school they pick. I don't know anyone that went to a perfect college or university. So do your research and find what university is the best fit for you. Walden University is opening doors for me.

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I switched to Walden and absolutely LOVE it. The education has been wonderful, teachers are awesome, advisors are awesome and the work is adequate but not overwhelming. The price is right too. I can't say enough good things. I have completed two classes towards the FNP program and am working on my second quarter.

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Specializes in CRNA.

I wish they were a publicly traded company. We could then calculate what portion of their tuition is Profit.

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Specializes in M/S, MICU, Hospice, Homecare.

I am looking at Walden for FNP. To those of you in the program; how did you find clinical locations and preceptors that are required? I seen that you have to give a list of prospects for the admission process and am concerned how to go about finding such locations/persons. Any insight would be appreciated.

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Specializes in ICU, step down, dialysis.
I am looking at Walden for FNP. To those of you in the program; how did you find clinical locations and preceptors that are required? I seen that you have to give a list of prospects for the admission process and am concerned how to go about finding such locations/persons. Any insight would be appreciated.

I found one preceptor through ENP Network, still working on Women's/Peds. I just look online for local clinics and call or email them. Start looking immediately if you enroll. I got mine for my first clinical a year ahead of time. Had i waited another month i would have lost her to someone else. There is a list of over 200 affiliation sites this school has already throughout the US. Not all are NP sites but they can still be contacted if appropriate. The list you provide in the application upfront is not set in stone; I put down nearby clinics and physician offices. Doesn't mean you have to use them. Well , it was like that when I enrolled. I just looked them up online or the phone book.

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Specializes in M/S, MICU, Hospice, Homecare.
I found one preceptor through ENP Network, still working on Women's/Peds. I just look online for local clinics and call or email them. Start looking immediately if you enroll. I got mine for my first clinical a year ahead of time. Had i waited another month i would have lost her to someone else. There is a list of over 200 affiliation sites this school has already throughout the US. Not all are NP sites but they can still be contacted if appropriate. The list you provide in the application upfront is not set in stone; I put down nearby clinics and physician offices. Doesn't mean you have to use them. Well , it was like that when I enrolled. I just looked them up online or the phone book.

Thank you so much! This is so helpful. I am not planning on applying until the beginning of next year, but I wanted to get a head start now so that I can be prepared.

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Specializes in nursing.

For anyone in the informatics program....what kind of job are you looking for after graduation? Just trying to work out the options for that and eduction track.

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I am interesting in starting at Walden for post master's in fnp. Does anyone know about the program. I hear some places do not accept online degrees. Help me out here.

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I switched to Walden and absolutely LOVE it. The education has been wonderful, teachers are awesome, advisors are awesome and the work is adequate but not overwhelming. The price is right too. I can't say enough good things. I have completed two classes towards the FNP program and am working on my second quarter.

I am interested in enrolling at Walden for Post master's in FNP. How has the program you are in been so far. I just hear that some institutions do not accept online FNP.

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Specializes in Emergency Room, Hospice.

I am finishing up my last three classes from Walden's RN-BSN program. I am considering Chamberlain for my ANP but also taking a look at continuing at Walden. If anyone who has completed the ANP program could provide feedback that would be very much appreciated.

I don't have any serious complaints about Walden, just some minor ones, like communication with Financial Aid about disbursements and some hiccups about registration. Of course there is always that instructor who takes FOREVER to grade papers (I have one now. It's driving me absolutely batty).

I have learned a lot in a short amount of time but I would like to hear other opinions before commiting to a course of study that will cost a lot of money but might have little to return

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.
I am finishing up my last three classes from Walden's RN-BSN program. I am considering Chamberlain for my ANP but also taking a look at continuing at Walden. If anyone who has completed the ANP program could provide feedback that would be very much appreciated.

Walden's G-ANP program is relatively new. I don't know that they've had a graduating class yet. They offer Adult-Gerontology or Family Nurse Practitioner tracts; I don't know how either one would correlate to Chamberlain's ANP.

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