Walden University

I completed the MSN in Nursing Education in June 2008. I've since been promoted. I thought an online degree would look bad compared to the conventional college or university program. It looks better because it requires more time, effort, and some actual computer knowledge. Employers look for those qualities. It was a wonderful program. The courses were intense and current. The capstone project was harder than the local MSN programs. My site supervisor works with other MSN candidates. She stated Walden was the hardest and most thorough. I learned a lot that can be put into practice immediately though out the program. The teachers were fantastic. They require a PhD for all teachers. I was inspired. The local colleges cannot compare to Walden. Walden is the best. The textbooks are current and helpful for practice today. The DVD's are excellent learning tools. The class discussions are exciting and challenging. The applications are detailed and organized. The teachers were very involved and gave great feedback on everything! I liked it so much I am going back for a Post Master's in IT. It's expensive. It's time consuming. It's just plain hard. But going to Walden will improve your practice and take you to the next level in nursing. I strongly recommend Walden as your first choice.

I am completing my first year of the program and am loving it! I am learning so much and definately on my way as a scholar. The program is time consuming, thought proking and very current. Most of my textbooks have a publishing year of 2008 or 2009. The teachers are involved and helpful. The registration process each term is idiot proof as I do nothing but open the front door to the UPS delivey of my books each term. I had a problem with one of my videos for the week and when I contacted the support desk, a new one was overnighted to me. The online environment isn't for everyone. One must be motivated and active in the discussion boards. Advanced education is not easy.