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11-27-2010, 05:33 PM #1Registered User
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Progress Report: Online Master's Degree
Well kids, I am 12 weeks into my first term, and have completed 12 credits! Eleven more credits and I will enter the actual MSN phase of the program. (The work I'm doing now is considered a 'bridge' because my original BS degree is not in nursing.) The work at your own pace is very appealing to me, as I can pour it on for a week and complete an entire course, then take a few days off to switch gears and relax a bit.
I'm shocked at how much I've been able to accomplish - but working overnight shift in a homecare environment REALLY helps.
so does the coffee!
From the pace I've been able to sustain, it looks as though my entire program will cost me less than $15K. AND I should be done by the time DS and DD#4 are in college simultaneously.Mary Carney 
Working the night shift 'cause they never have meetings at 3am!
DD Sarah 32
DD Rosanne 28
DS Benjamin 18
DD Kathleen 17
Married to David since 1975
Starting grad school September 1, 2010 in pursuit of MSN degree.
MSN degree completed on 4 May 2012 with NO DEBT!
Total cost (including books) = $8375.
Weight loss on Weight Watchers since June 1= 18.8#
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11-27-2010, 05:38 PM #2Registered User
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wow you are doing great congrats !!!
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11-27-2010, 06:21 PM #3Registered User
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Can I ask where you are doing your online MSN degree? Do you have to do any clinical hours, or is it totally online? I'd love to get a masters, and online sounds more manageable.
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You go girl!
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That's awesome! Congratulations.
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11-27-2010, 09:56 PM #6Registered User
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It's through Western Governors University and 100% online. Can't say enough good things about this school. They also have a teacher's college, business and IT degrees as well.
here's the link
Online University | Online College | Western Governors UniversityMary Carney Working the night shift 'cause they never have meetings at 3am!
DD Sarah 32
DD Rosanne 28
DS Benjamin 18
DD Kathleen 17
Married to David since 1975
Starting grad school September 1, 2010 in pursuit of MSN degree.
MSN degree completed on 4 May 2012 with NO DEBT!
Total cost (including books) = $8375.
Weight loss on Weight Watchers since June 1= 18.8#
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11-27-2010, 11:43 PM #7Registered User
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YOU GO GIRL!! Keep up the good work....you are doing great!
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01-19-2011, 12:52 AM #8Registered User
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Progress report: As of last night, I've completed 20 credits since September 1st, and I have only three projects to complete before I am awarded my BSN degree. I'm actively looking for scholarships to help fund the next term, and if I have to, I'm applying for the AARP scholarship (hate to admit how 'qualified' I am for that one).
31 more credits, and I will have earned my MSN degree.Mary Carney Working the night shift 'cause they never have meetings at 3am!
DD Sarah 32
DD Rosanne 28
DS Benjamin 18
DD Kathleen 17
Married to David since 1975
Starting grad school September 1, 2010 in pursuit of MSN degree.
MSN degree completed on 4 May 2012 with NO DEBT!
Total cost (including books) = $8375.
Weight loss on Weight Watchers since June 1= 18.8#
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Western Governors is such a great school! DH is enrolled in Elementary Education.
I'm considering Early Education. You can't beat their tuition!
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01-20-2011, 09:59 AM #10Registered User
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No kidding!!! NOWHERE else could I have completed this degree for under $4k - and I anticipate the MSN portion to be around $15k including books.
Originally Posted by Debt Ninjette
Gov. Mitch Daniels has made WGU an official Indiana university, and WGU Indiana held it's first graduation ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda last fall.Mary Carney Working the night shift 'cause they never have meetings at 3am!
DD Sarah 32
DD Rosanne 28
DS Benjamin 18
DD Kathleen 17
Married to David since 1975
Starting grad school September 1, 2010 in pursuit of MSN degree.
MSN degree completed on 4 May 2012 with NO DEBT!
Total cost (including books) = $8375.
Weight loss on Weight Watchers since June 1= 18.8#
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Congratulations! the progress you're making is awesome!
Judy
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Submitted the LAST project today towards my BSN degree - as soon as it's graded, I will have completed 23 credits in 23 1/2 weeks! Just to be symbolic, I took my laptop out to my favorite recliner before I hit the 'submit' button! Nothing like a college education with your feet propped up!
Taking a couple months off to raise $$ for the next term, I think I can realstically complete the MSN degree in 3 terms. But for now, I'm looking for a new, better paying job - hopefully one that offers tuition reimbursement! That would just totally rock my world right now.Mary Carney Working the night shift 'cause they never have meetings at 3am!
DD Sarah 32
DD Rosanne 28
DS Benjamin 18
DD Kathleen 17
Married to David since 1975
Starting grad school September 1, 2010 in pursuit of MSN degree.
MSN degree completed on 4 May 2012 with NO DEBT!
Total cost (including books) = $8375.
Weight loss on Weight Watchers since June 1= 18.8#
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MC = a true inspiration!! Congratulations for all your hard work paying off!!
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02-13-2011, 04:35 PM #14
Holy wow! You're doing awesome. Keep up the good work.
It is what it is.
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thats so awesome to hear you are doing well! how do you know for sure they are accredited? Thanks I am in Michigan.
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