walden university or west coast University

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Hello, I am applying to the RN to PMHNP program at West Coast University and Walden university.  I would like to speak to previous or current students about your experience in the program. such as classes schedule, structure, course load and etc. thank you!

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Specializes in RN Case Manager.

I'm starting WCU PMHP NP in March. I don't think it's the best program in the world, but it's good enough for what it is, CCNE and WASC accredited, very affordable.

Walden has a really bad rap, accreditation issues, lots of law suits, etc. There's a lot of programs out there. Don't apply to Walden. Just Google 

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IDK what's going on w the crazy formatting of my previous reply. Anyways, Google "Walden Class Action Suits" "Walden U Nursing controversy" and you will see why you should not apply there.

 

 

 

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It may be too late to warn you; but I would steer clear of Walden.  I am currently a student in the PMHNP program.  The first year was awesome.  I start my practicum at the end of this month.  I turned my application in for the practicum in November of last year.  Two days ago, after intense resources were utilized, my application was approved.  My advisor informed me that they often wait until AFTER the start of the practicums to approve students.  The "Field Office" representatives are unfriendly and unhelpful.  The "Practicum Pledge" they promote is laughable.  The only assistance you will receive is an outdated list of preceptors other students have found, and an email on repeat letting you know that your application is "in the que".   My fellow coworkers who are attending other NP programs have not faced these difficulties.  

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Eva Gillespie said:

It may be too late to warn you; but I would steer clear of Walden.  I am currently a student in the PMHNP program.  The first year was awesome.  I start my practicum at the end of this month.  I turned my application in for the practicum in November of last year.  Two days ago, after intense resources were utilized, my application was approved.  My advisor informed me that they often wait until AFTER the start of the practicums to approve students.  The "Field Office" representatives are unfriendly and unhelpful.  The "Practicum Pledge" they promote is laughable.  The only assistance you will receive is an outdated list of preceptors other students have found, and an email on repeat letting you know that your application is "in the que".   My fellow coworkers who are attending other NP programs have not faced these difficulties.  

Chamberlain is starting to do this and even not register students. It is very stressful. 

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Logan Berrian said:

I'm starting WCU PMHP NP in March. I don't think it's the best program in the world, but it's good enough for what it is, CCNE and WASC accredited, very affordable.

Walden has a really bad rap, accreditation issues, lots of law suits, etc. There's a lot of programs out there. Don't apply to Walden. Just Google 

How is the WCU program going so far? 

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