Hello all... ...long time reader, first time poster.....
...seeking info on the Walden FNP program....
So, I have a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Texas at Austin, and I am a Registered Nurse in Texas (Associates level).
I have been researching programs to bridge from my RN with non-nursing Bachelors degree to MSN-Nurse Practitioner. ....Ball State, Samford, Frontier, Walden, etc.
I have applications out, and most of these seem pretty competitive to get into. Walden, however, seems to be a pretty straight shot in if you meet their qualifications. I spoke with an adviser this morning and was told that all is currently well with clinical rotations in Texas and, further, licensing as an FNP in Texas.
I have read older posts where folks were voicing concerns over being able to genuinely become licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Texas after completing the Walden program. Walden tells me that they currently have FNP students in Texas, and that everything has been straightened out. I do intend to contact the BON, etc, but I wanted to see if any Walden FNP students from Texas are out there and hopefully get some feedback.
The Walden FNP program is so new that they have not yet graduated any Nurse Practitioners (just started September 2012). So, there are not yet any "proven cases," but there are people who have done the research and who have made the tremendous commitment to pursue their FNP through Walden. I would love to hear from you on your knowledge, experience, and verification of legitimacy of the program.
Anybody out there in this program and well on their way, and possibly in Texas, and can confirm that this is a legitimate road to FNP for a nurse in Texas?
I started this thread about 2 years ago and have been following it ever since. Just an update. I actually finished my BSN through WGU over the past 2 years. I am now officially starting at Walden on June 1 2015. Doing the "adult/gerontology acute care nurse practitioner" route. It sounds like the NP program at walden has been successful and I even met a coworker recently who is just starting her clinicals for FNP there.
Also, just still asking around.... Anybody from Texas graduate from Walden NP program? Any problems with getting NP licensure in Texas. Getting ready to start but also hoping to hear from some successful Texas students just for peace of mind.
I have a former coworker that has graduated as an FNP from Walden, has passed boards, and is now employed in retail health (his choice). We live in Houston, TX
I have a former coworker that has graduated as an FNP from Walden, has passed boards, and is now employed in retail health (his choice). We live in Houston, TX
I am starting with 6001 and the advocacy/policy class (6050). I have my BSN and I had been in another msn program so my research/evidence based practice and technology classes transferred for the graduate level stuff. So once I finish advocacy, only have leadership left for core classes. Hoping to maybe combine it with patho.
So we must be in the same class for 6001. I'm really nervous about 4001. I took research in my previous bsn class and failed😞. I was really excited about the class but when we started learning about the different types of studies I just couldn't not grasp it! Quasi-experimental and all that stuff...right over my head. I hope this class goes better. "See" you in class!
Jlalovely
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Hi Im in Denton. Only 30 miles from McKinney! Could you give me some of their info??