Walden University has new FNP and AGNP Programs

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Walden has started new a new FNP and AGNP enrolling now for start date in Sept, Oct, and Dec. hope this is helpful to people that are interested.

Specializes in Home Health manager, ER, MS,ICU,recovery.

I have also been accepted and will start at Walden in June 2013. I am from Texas. I am very excited and wanted to know if it is possible to work full time the first year? I also have applied for student loan, but have not been informed of how much I will receive. Does anyone know how much you get or is it different for everyone. This is the first time I have had to get a student loan.

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Specializes in SICU, PACU, risk management.

I am also from Texas & starting in less than 2 weeks...nervous & excited! What classes are you in?

I am working full time & know a couple others in my town that are working ft as well. One in particular started the program in sept '12 & is not planning on quitting her ft job until she starts the clinical portion in August.

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Specializes in MEDSURG.

im not sure of the loan amount but believe me you will have plenty left over. all you have to do is accept the amount that you would like. if you want more or just enough to pay for classes. i am happy that books are included.

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Specializes in MEDSURG.
I took three classes this quarter, and it was a little tough at times but doable. I petitioned to take three courses next term but theytold me that no one would be allowed to take three specialized classes at a time. I will start practicum in June along with advanced pharmacology. In tow weeks I start advanced Patho. and advanced assesment. Should be fun.

was the evidence based practice like a research class or just providing rationales for procedures in the health care field? i received the practicum manual i have to start working on that. it seems like patho and advanced assessment would be good to take together. BUT what bothers me is it being 5 credits a piece. let me know how it goes. i will continue to check on this blog

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Walden U is accredited by ANCC and TX BON. I called and inquired myself. I suggest you should do the same for your own peace of mind. With these two, you can sit and take the certification exam for FNP and practice in Texas under ANCC. So, TX residents, we are OK.

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Specializes in Home Health manager, ER, MS,ICU,recovery.

Thank you so much for the info. I also will be starting in the Summer but I will not be able to quit working and wondered how difficult it will be with working full time. I was only planning on taking 2 classes at a time.

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was the evidence based practice like a research class or just providing rationales for procedures in the health care field? i received the practicum manual i have to start working on that. it seems like patho and advanced assessment would be good to take together. BUT what bothers me is it being 5 credits a piece. let me know how it goes. i will continue to check on this blog

@mark how long were you taking classes before starting practicums ?

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Specializes in Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
was the evidence based practice like a research class or just providing rationales for procedures in the health care field? i received the practicum manual i have to start working on that. it seems like patho and advanced assessment would be good to take together. BUT what bothers me is it being 5 credits a piece. let me know how it goes. i will continue to check on this blog

Evidence based practice 6052 is a research class. I took it along with Nursing informatics 6051 and the leadership class 6053. I worked part time and made A's in all three classes but just barely. It was very difficult taking 3 classes and I would not suggest it, but 2 classes is doable while you work but it will be tough. These classes are NO JOKE, and you will spent 15-20 hours a peace on each per week.

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Specializes in Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
@mark how long were you taking classes before starting practicums ?

I start practicum in June. I am starting my third quarter next week and have finished all of the core courses (5). I started the program in Sept. 2012.

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I start practicum in June. I am starting my third quarter next week and have finished all of the core courses (5). I started the program in Sept. 2012.

Thank you for the reply :-) I'm excited to begin and I'm sure time will fly before you know it you are Mr. Hill MSN FNP

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Specializes in MEDSURG.

Classes START TOMORROW........

Not looking forward to research

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Specializes in Trauma.

Thank you for the reply :-) I'm excited to begin and I'm sure time will fly before you know it you are Mr. Hill MSN FNP

How long is the program? I want to start spring 2014 if possible.

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