Walden University NP School: My One Year Full Review | Regrets? Did I make a mistake?
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- One year later attending Walden University NP program, PMHNP. This is my full review. Would I do it again? Do I have any regrets, did I make a mistake? This is a full-on honest review of my struggles, accomplishments, making my mark to be a PMH-NP. I mostly create nursing-related content, promoting nursing higher education. Please like and subscribe.
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My Background:
My name is Ciara, a registered nurse currently pursuing higher education in nursing. I am currently attending Walden University studying to be a mental health psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP). I got my associate degree from a brick and mortar school, then went to get my bachelor's in the science of nursing from Western Governors University (WGU), a 100% online-based university. At one point in time, I was taking MSN informatics over at WGU, however, I had a change of heart and found a place at Walden University to be a psych NP. Join my struggles, my accomplishments in this channel as I embark on new territory.
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Disclaimer: All the information I provide in this channel is solely from my own experience only. I do not claim to be a guru or affiliated with any facility, university, company unless otherwise specified in the description or in the actual video. Please use the information I share with you with caution. Every situation, resolution, intervention has a different outcome therefore, I do not claim nor promise that you will pass your exam, test, class if you follow the steps, procedures that I state in my videos. This is for informational only. Use with your own risk.
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I know several PMHNPs and their success made me join Walden. I think not everyone learns the same way and need more classroom/professor support. After 8 years in the mental health field I feel pretty good about it so far. People need to do research on what program is right for them. Walden is regionally accredited which is more prestigious than nationally accredited. I will agree the student advisors kind of suck.
Sweet! A few of my colleagues also attend Walden. I have a love and hate relationship with Walden. Its def a struggle and at the same time rewarding. I agree, its not for everyone, I always promote this on my videos. Good luck with your journey. 💙
Thank you for this review! There aren’t that many on youtube on specific schools and it really helps. ❤
I go to Walden studying masters in social work. It’s hard because I reach out to the instructors but they never get back to me. No power points, basically you just look at the book and readings and hope you understand the material. Luckily I know some stuff but some things I do not and I’m having a hard time understanding the information. I had personal problems in June basically our electric got shut off and than I thought I had Covid, of course no help from the instructors and I missed 2 assignments. I get they get a ton of excuses but sometimes life happens.
I am going through the same thing I’m in a master social worker program .
At Walden is so unprofessional. I was supposed to be giving a school orientation .
By Mike Miller he never showed up . Then the day class started he called me to give me a quick rundown of the website .
The instructor I have don’t stay in contact with you she pretty much just grade papers .
I have youtube videos and coffee .😂😂😂
I’m completing my clinical at Walden and the only complaint is the fact that they don’t help you find a preceptor. You end up having to pay for your preceptor in the end. That is my only complaint.
Nice! Very 🍀 lucky. We are the opposite cuz I didn’t have issue with finding preceptors but had some issues with other things. Im glad you had a good sailing ⛵️ on your journey. I cant wait to graduate.
Surprisingly, I’m in a hybrid program at a state school and having similar discrepancies with different section teachers grading different too. I thought I’d get more out of only going on campus 4 times a semester but I’m practically teaching myself too.
Thank you. My nursing peers experienced the same experience.
If you're not an online type of person probably should do class. Ive taken several classes through walden during the NP program. Never really had to reach out to the instructors. It's your responsibility to get things done and keep up. If you can't do it and work- probably shouldn't.
My gpa was 2.8 undergrad, so it’s hard for me to get accepted in an in class university
Plus I work full times and take care of two children
how long is the PMHNP at Walden, it seems like alot..what the heck is Tempo? it says you have to do Tempo credits.. it just seems like a lot and the program seems long..
Can anyone recommend an PMHNP online program? I have my ASN in nursing psych RN for 12 years; also have Bsn in finance
I had the same experience and was left without interaction with a student advisor for over 5 months and the person that I was e-mailing never returned my email so I requested another one. The student Advisor didn't come into the picture until the final month of my last practicum of PMHNP. They also had me take the entire PMHNP program and I thought I was graduating only to find out that in my prior undergrad with Walden I was allowed to take a Grad course Adv Pharm which I really knew nothing about being a nurse for over 30 years, not a prescriber and certainly not a student! and now this Grad course was in addition to my undergrad program I was currently in at the end the undergraduate course had a Grad course given. I like you got a "C" not failing it but of course, it left me with a lower GPA toward my MSN ( but I didn't understand the point system either) and the student advisor didn't tell me to retake it and that it would make me short as I went onto my Master program. Of course like you said, we can not register ourselves we are given already our pre-registered courses and you have no control. But, you would think they could pre-seen this as a student advisor and add on the extra repeat course before I completed all the PMHNP Program and not have to petition to re-enter the college and then be expected to pay more money. They should have been held accountable and be paying for me having to retake a course that I felt I should have been given awareness as to rectify while it could have been added, had they done so in time before the program was over and done with. Do you mean to tell me our tuition money goes to pay for incompetent student advisors' ill direction? The last one I had told me she is new to the college of nursing altogether, this is not making me feel any more confident from this poor outcome, I was a guinea pig. Now due to their negligence and irresponsible student advisor falling short and not communicating; and yes this goes back to them being a "for profit". By the way, Conscious Colmon, I value your awareness regarding the student advisors and the way they "suck".
Hi Genisa, I am sorry for this horrible experience. This is absurd! I agree with the lack of communication. I always tell others that just because they did not experience what we experience doesn't mean it didn't happen. Thank you for this validation. Where are you in the program now?
Hi thank you for your video it was very informative I am deciding if I should attend Walden's MSW program. Is Walden affordable?
With my 20% discount, I pay about $2400 for a 3 credit class.
@@RN-PRN how do you go about getting discounts
@@mollyrose1679 check to see if the facility you work in has an affiliation with Walden. If you are a member of any union, or if you know alumni. Also, check to see if Walden can provide you with a list.
Very good review. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much. 🤍
Hello and thank you for your time. My goal is to practice facial aesthetics. I just graduated from RN school and working on my BSN. How long did your program take to complete? Do you know if it's different if my field of study for NP is acute care? Thank you for your time:)
Hi Mindy, the only difference between the program in the last 4 clinical rotations that we need to complete. It is geared towards your program. The first 9 or maybe 10-ish classes are all the same. So, for example, EBP,, advanced patho, advanced pharm.
YOu are going the NP route to practice independently? Right? The hard part is finding preceptors that are willing.
@@RN-PRN Yes and thank you for your response I really appreciate your time!
Hi! Thanks for this video. Any advice on successfully completing Advance Health assessment. I take this class in the next few months
Goodluck! 🙌🏽 The best advice that I can tell you is week 4 & week 9 the “comprehensive assessment” is the MOST important weeks that you need to do your absolute best. You score below 80 and you are out of the class. I made this careless mistake in week 9 and I had to repeat the whole class. A friend of mine who is taking this class currently said that alot have change from the class format but the week 4 & 9 is the same (pass or fail the whole class). You will do great and you will get this over with!!!! 😁
Thank you so much! I appreciate the advice! Your transparency is so necessary! ♥️
Keep me posted. Thanks for the encouragement. 😍
One more question can you tell me exactly how many clinical hours you needed while in the program and did they require previous nursing experience to enroll. Kind regards:)
I think you need 2 years of RN experience ( I might be wrong on this) to get into the program. For the NP program, you need 160 clinical hours per clinical rotation. There's 4 clinical rotation so 160 x4 = 640 hrs in total.
@@RN-PRN Thank you:)
I am so nervous now😑
@@RN-PRN hi, what are the 4 clinical rotations? can we just use 1 preceptor or would I have to find 4 for peds, gero, etc?
@@vignettekaltsas8850 watch this video that I made and see if it clarifies. Clinical Practicum Rotation Requirements for Walden University PMHNP, What you need to know.
th-cam.com/video/MVVMuZQ0IyI/w-d-xo.html
let me know if you have follow up questions.
Im a RN with BSN thinking in starting the program for psych NP hopefully sometime this year (2022). Can you please tell me how much did you pay for the whole program? Thank you.
Hi, with my 20% discount its approx $3500 for 2 classes that I pay/paid. Approx 35K ish….
@@RN-PRN 🤔 so probably around 40k in my case. Is it a 27 month program? I just have to get some balls and do it.
@@IsaandAli It can be shorter if you take 2+ classes per sem. This is my year two but I took a few sem off and failed ine class. Depends on how hard you proceed. I think average is between 15-22 months.
@@RN-PRN wow that’s not bad at all! I’m pumped. So you can take less classes and even take semesters off if you want? Sounds good for a full timer like me. 15 to 22 months?!! That’s incredible. I’m a male nurse about to turn 40 So I wouldn’t be too old when I start as an NP lol 😂.
@@IsaandAli You can take one sem off per one semester you take. I work full time and have a family so I took the summer off in 2021. I also kinda lost motivation at one point of time, I took a sem off in 2020…ish. At one point I took one class a semester cuz I wanted to make sure I have enough from my tuition reimbursement from my job and also for mental wellness. Its def stressful, time consuming, and hard. I came in thinking I will bang everything in one year, but here I am… entering my 2nd year. I feel good tho, no regrets. Oh … dont forget, you have to find your own preceptor.
Sorry to hear your experience with Walden U was not ideal. I graduated from Walden U in November 2021, with my MSN-FNP, and my experience was 100% different then what you have shared in this video. The classes at Walden are difficult, and the FNP portion of the program wholly prepared me for the boards. I passed the boards yesterday with 1 hour to spare. The final in the FNP program was much more difficult than the AANPCB certification. All my grades were based on the rubric, and the rubric was provided to me after every assignment. The professors at Walden are top notch, and work in their fields. One of my professors is a Dean of Nursing at a university in Nevada. Contacting professors, and advisors was easy, and scheduling a meeting with a professor was easy as well, and quick. Bottom line is time. If a person does not make time available to study, and/or procrastinates, then this program is not for you. I would 100% recommend Walden.
Not sure you're telling the truth
I appreciate your valuable experience. It def was super hard for me towards the middle, I speak about this in my other videos, and of course, I also speak positively about WaldenU. As to any business, there's always going to be a different outcome. There are many students that let me know they have no complaints with WaldenU. I practice fluidity and transparency in most of my videos. I don't blame WaldenU for any marks, or grades that I receive but myself. Hope you all the best, congratulations on your accomplishment, and may you have a rich, prosperous career as an FNP. Xoxo
@@ncp3077 interesting reply.
Walden University is awful! It is best to go to a brick and mortar. There are more cons than pros. But the amount of money cost to attend there should be more
Pros! I will graduate with a Ph.D. in the summer - it is meaningless. Life will be better without Walden for me!
@@kathygreen2659 you really don’t know what you’re talking about Walden is cheaper than my state school, and from what it sounds like people have similar experiences at both. Stop with the high horse mentality that is damaging and wrong
Got my doctorate from walden. I feel yah sis!! Get thru and throw up the ✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾
I want to be like you when I grow up! Thanks for this inspirational message. I needed this to hear this.
No prob! Be encouraged. I am now in med school. Walden gave me hell getting the first doctorate.
@@DrTanika which program did you get your doctorate in? I’m actually looking into applying to Walden.
@@DrTanika hey I just applied doctorate program what program did u complete
@@alexisguice9121 the DrPh program
you pay for what you sign up for online learning yes this is a good thing!! rely on yourself to push hard and remember there is always the internet
I wanted to know if you're in the LA/I.E. area of So Cal?
I am not. Im from Boston. I’d visit tho. 😄
@@RN-PRN ok Kool. Too cold for me in Boston 😂. I wanted to ask does Walden have a part time program for pmhnp for bsn folks. If so how long is the curriculum....
You can do part time. Just take one class at time. I did combo, one class sometimes, two classes the next. I took off two semester and I completed the whole program in 2.5 years. If you take 1 class, keep in mind there’s no financial aid available. You have to take two or more at a time. BTW why did you ask about me living in So Cal? Do I give Cali vibes or just because Im Filipino? 😅
@@RN-PRN both CA vibes and you're Pinay! Lol. Just judging you! 😂 Jk. Ok Kool, so if I took 2 classes per quarter, I'd be done in ~2.5 years? Do they require experience as an RN, or can I go straight into the program after I get my bsn?
Two years experience I think. Wait, are you a kababayan?
But Walden is way cheaper than the programs in my state. You walk out with over 100k in debt
For sure I agree! It's not cheap but it is compared to other universities out there.
Hello! I was planning to do my Masters in Nursing Education at Walden University. I live in Canada, and my manager recommended this school. I want to know, is it manageable to work full time while in school? Should I go to part time?
Hi, I have to say it depends on each individual. I was full-time up until 2 semesters ago, working 36 hrs a week and a per diem job. I decided to take it slow for mental reasons. I could go full-time, with a full-time job but I always think of family first, work second (to pay bills), and education third (always going to be available when I'm ready). Try to take two classes from the 5 core classes and see how you like it and if it's manageable. Then go from there. Look up other schools as well, which I'm sure you have. In the next month, I'm releasing more videos about WaldenU to help with your questions which I hope it would help. Good luck, and keep me posted with your decision.
I have problems working part time and going to this school. They definitely pile on the homework.
@@RN-PRN Thanks for the advice ladies! I actually ended up going to Athabasca University. It's a certified online university in Alberta, Canada. I am still full time, but because of medical issues I only took one course. It's a lot cheaper then Walden, and instead of nursing education, I was able to take Master of Nursing- Teaching Focused. Next semester I have applied for 2 courses. I will see how it goes, if i need to go aprt-time.
Hi! I have a question what is the passing grade for the classes? Is it above 80 for all?
Hi, thanks for your question. Yes, it's 80% and above. Good luck!
@@RN-PRN Thank u for responding. I’m taking the “transforming nursing and healthcare through technology” class. My current grade right now is 76, but that’s only based on the discussion wk 1 and assignment week 2. The professor took points away due to apa citations and my posting my 2 replies on the same day instead of different days. Do u think I still have a chance of passing that class?
@@thewickedwitchofthesouthsi5021 Im sorry to hear that the professor deducted points d/t posting the same day. Its def frustrating and sad to hear that instructors do what they want! Some instructor don’t deduct. Some do. Uggghhh! Also, for your paper you can utilize the writing department to help you with APA citations. Im sure you will get a hang of it. As far as making thru the class, I bet you can. You can always calculate it by points to determine what you need to get in order to pass. I always do it. Maybe I should make a video about it. Anyways, you can estimate too. if you get 84% and above on all your work your 76 can turn into an 80. 😀 Not exact math since I dont have the actual info in front of me. Good luck! you can do this.
@@RN-PRN thank you 🙏🏼. I really appreciate your kind words. I agree the lack of consistency it’s very frustrating. Thank you for you videos and responses! ❤️❤️❤️
70 % is the passing grade where did 80 come from?
Did you find clinical and preceptor easy?
Not really. I'm being honest, it is tough to find a preceptor that is willing. My suggestion is to find a preceptor ASAP you start the program so your graduation is not delayed.
All the online schools are like this...the instructers all work for numerous different schools so they dont respond ever, were on our own
These online programs degrade NP practice.
Hey Mathew, thanks for your comment. I would like to hear your point of view as to why you think this? Please. I also would like to know….. What is the difference between Grad EBP online vs. you taking it in person?
These degree mills need to go away.
@@juliet5413 i agree
@@matthewandrew still waiting for response from my initial question. I love how candid the mini short descriptions but yet no explanation. 🤔
@@juliet5413 Please explain. Im dying to hear your explanation cuz the last time I checked, its CCNE accredited, and to be honest, Im doing the same thing everybody is doing. Attending clinicals, writing papers. FYI, my good friend is currently attending John Hopkins NP program and guess what? She is doing it 100% online till her clinicals. Please, tell me the difference. 😊
Schools need to be sued for that! What’s the point of paying so much money then relayed on TH-cam videos???
Very well said. They are slowly providing videos now.
They weren't relayed to youtube videos. The student used TH-cam videos to get a better understanding of the subject matter. The issue with online programs is you're really on your own. They give you things to read and then you write a paper or response.
@@jimduggan8962 not sure if you attend Walden or not, but they do provide videos from youtube for supplemental learning. And of course, you are right as well, students rely on youtube vids too. When I say students, it's general students from all over the country not just from Walden. It is in this day and age that information is everywhere. Nothing is wrong with watching youtube vids to learn. Everyone has their own way of learning. I am both a youtube and a reader.
@@RN-PRN I thought about it but saw so many negative reviews and red flags that scared me off.
How many hours per week you study?
Hi there, it varies on my workload and personal life. Family comes first for me. I usually study a minimum of at least 5 hours to max of 15 hours a week. I do read/skim through the books every day.
We precept NP students under an intent to hire model. I don’t mean to be the bearer of bad news but we don’t consider applicants from Walden or with a Walden degrees either precepting or for open positions. We have seen so many resumes with misspellings and poor grammar after learning that it can all be done online don’t have faith in the training. My wife was looking at NP programs and after all of this and aggressive calls decided against the program. I’m sure there are plenty of excellent qualified graduates but for all outward appearances seems like a program that prints diplomas. Given the volume of resumes and diplomas we have seen, on the other side of the country, I would hate the idea that skilled practitioners would be held back career wise by looking like they have a degree from a diploma mill. I don’t mean to be disparaging, but it’s an honest cold outside view of the program.
Liar 😂
You are literally just jealous, stop with the hate and misinformation
wow.
@@Ultrasloth840 that’s exactly what I said about what you wrote, get of your high horse of misinformation, chump.
Scam
Let us know please who twisted your arm and forced you to attend Walden??? Who also forced you to take the financial burden???
Why are you on her page?? the school is accredited so had to meet minimum standard’s required
Rule of thumb it's never good to talk down on any institution or talk down on anything because you are what you say and people really don't know who you are and what legit research you've done and I have always learned never to talk about any institution in the negative way because it might come back to haunt you. I went to another institution that was supposedly accredited and all that and what you're saying is very hateful and bullying an institution where you probably failed and you're going down on the school and it's not the school it's you cuz you put in the time. And I don't know who you are so I wouldn't want to follow you because I don't talk down on anybody or anything because I've learned a rule-of-thumb you never bite anyone has played a part in your life and a lot of times you have to come back and check yourself out because it may not be the school and maybe you
Hi, Blanca. Im not sure about where you are getting your information. Im sorry that you feel the way you feel about this video and my other videos. Clearly you have some underlying hatred towards me because based on your comment in this video and to my other videos, your comment is pure emotion and accusations. You just did what you exactly pretend you are not - talk down on someone. This channel is based on my experience, past, present, and future. I give my 100% transparency. Im not sure about researching or science or other things you have mentioned. Mental Health is real, kindness is happiness. Trolling is a form of bullying, practice what you preach. Good luck with your endeavors. 💙