Walden University-Class Overload?

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Hello!

I am currently enrolled in the FNP program at Walden University. I was wondering what your thoughts were regarding taking Advanced Pharmacology, Advanced Pathophysiology, and Health Assessment together. Am I setting myself up for failure? By adding the third class, I would be graduating twelve weeks early. I currently have all A's in my core courses. Thanks for your input and assistance!

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Hi, sorry this does not answer your questions above. I am also interested in the FNP program at Walden, looking for insights. How were the prior classes? How do you like the program so far? How many exams, papers etc. did you have? How long are the papers? Thank you

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Hello There!

I do not have anything to compare this program to. I started this program full-time in January and have found the core courses to be challenging but doable. I have been a nurse for eleven years, have four children, and work perdiem (24-OT weekly). In the core courses, there aren't any exams. However, once you start the specialty courses for your focus specialty is when the exams start in addition to discussions/responses and assignments. There is usually a weekly discussion question and two responses and at least one assignment that is due every week or every other week for the duration of the eleven-week courses. It is certainly time-consuming, but the program is designed for the working professional and totally doable. If you have any more questions feel free to ask!

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Specializes in New Critical care NP, Critical care, Med-surg, LTC.

I am not a Walden student, but those three classes together would have sunk me! I understand the desire to finish faster, but unless you already have a very strong pathophys or pharm background those two together are tough enough. Adv Health assessment was the most challenging class I had taken in my program so far, I'd recommend concentrating on that one alone. It's not about the short run, it's about being the best practitioner in the long run! Good luck.

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On ‎6‎/‎27‎/‎2019 at 11:38 AM, crystalyjones26 said:

Hello There!

I do not have anything to compare this program to. I started this program full-time in January and have found the core courses to be challenging but doable. I have been a nurse for eleven years, have four children, and work perdiem (24-OT weekly). In the core courses, there aren't any exams. However, once you start the specialty courses for your focus specialty is when the exams start in addition to discussions/responses and assignments. There is usually a weekly discussion question and two responses and at least one assignment that is due every week or every other week for the duration of the eleven-week courses. It is certainly time-consuming, but the program is designed for the working professional and totally doable. If you have any more questions feel free to ask!

Hi thanks so much for the feed back, I am strongly considering apply, how many hours per week would you suggest for reading?

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I am planning on starting my master program this August with Walden. I have four kids and a full time job. do you think taking this two courses together 1) Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing and 2) Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health is a wise decision? I do not want to be overwhelmed. should I take it one at a time or the two can be combined.

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On ‎6‎/‎27‎/‎2019 at 11:38 AM, crystalyjones26 said:

Hello There!

I do not have anything to compare this program to. I started this program full-time in January and have found the core courses to be challenging but doable. I have been a nurse for eleven years, have four children, and work perdiem (24-OT weekly). In the core courses, there aren't any exams. However, once you start the specialty courses for your focus specialty is when the exams start in addition to discussions/responses and assignments. There is usually a weekly discussion question and two responses and at least one assignment that is due every week or every other week for the duration of the eleven-week courses. It is certainly time-consuming, but the program is designed for the working professional and totally doable. If you have any more questions feel free to ask!

Thank you

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I just finished the transition to grad studies class. I really enjoyed it. It kept you busy but it wasn't overwhelming. It was 3 units and the rest of the classes after it are 5 so expect to be busier. I am taking one class at a time as I am in no rush and work up to 50 hours a week. Good luck!

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On 8/6/2019 at 4:11 PM, Molly Joseph said:

I am planning on starting my master program this August with Walden. I have four kids and a full time job. do you think taking this two courses together 1) Transition to Graduate Study for Nursing and 2) Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health is a wise decision? I do not want to be overwhelmed. should I take it one at a time or the two can be combined.

I haven't taken the transition to graduate study course yet since im in the AIM program for AGACNP and will be taking that class along with some leadership class but I have already completed 3 masters level classes including the policy and advocacy for improving population health. I was taking two classes at the same time and I got A's. I have 2 kids and work full time. If you can knock out papers and posts easily these classes will be no problem.

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Specializes in ER,Pedi,Med-Surg.

Interested in Walden University. Are there any lectures/webinars with professors ?

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Hello all,

I am currently enrolled in an MSN NP program but am considering transferring to Walden, as my current program will not allow me to continue in the state I have to unexpectedly move to. Would you all recommend Walden? What made you chose Walden? Thank you for any and all feedback you can provide, I'm really nervous about transferring into the unknown.

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Specializes in ER,Pedi,Med-Surg.

If you don’t mind me asking ? What MSN NP program are you currently attending?

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