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  1. Jan 7, '11 by
    Quote from nurse2bmom
    PLEASE..PLEASE...PLEASE..Keep me informed. I had briefly heard of WGU before but didn't consider them because they are online only. I have to have at least one class online to receive certain Veterans benefits..HOWEVER, I realize after I get my BSN, my benefits will have run out and at that point I CAN go online only!! Soo if WGU accepts WCU BSN then I might actually go back to WCU! I am so close to signing up with UOP based mainly off the fact they are regionally accredited, despite the reputation. I'm technically enrolled in both right now..it's just a matter of whose class I show up to...I'm sooo confused..ALSO, I got a call from the admissions rep today who of course wants to know if I will be attending WCU or not..she mentioned the staff and students received an email on Dec 29th referencing something about WASC accreditation. Have you heard anything about that...did you receive that email?? Also are you going to finish with ADN or BSN? I need to make my decision by this weekend so I can tie up any lose ends for either school and begin preparing to start!!! I'm SO AFRAID to make the wrong decision!!
    Hello,
    I actually talked today with a counselor in WGU and she said all the classes will transfer, the program is completely online and they have both a BSN and ADN to MSN. I loved the program, it is very cheap... only $3250 per semester regardless of how many credits you take and she said most people finishes within 1 year. I hope it helps and I wish you very good luck in your career!!! By the way are you working as a RN right now? was it difficult to find a job?
  2. Jan 19, '11 by
    Absolutely INSANE! West Coast is only focused on PROFIT! $110k for LVN-BSN program? NO WAY! With jobs being EXTREMELY scarce for new grads, it would be IRRATIONAL for one to even commit. Goodluck to all that will go to the school
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  3. Mar 8, '11 by
    Quote from nurse2bmom
    eliana83

    I attended the Orange County campus..It took about 2 1/2 weeks from the last day of the term to receive my ATT. You have probably already (or will soon) turned in all of your paperwork the school gives you to fill out. That is all you need to do, except they will ensure you have an account with Pearson Vue. Once you get ATT you may schedule a test date. The process at the school is pretty intense. The last term is primarily focused on NCLEX prep. They are continually changing the way they go about that last term. We did ATI tests, HESI evolve and Kaplan review. Although I personally thought my NCLEX was kind of hard (tricky) most felt it was easy...I did however only get 75 questions and passed the first time.

    As far as the transfer stuff...I actually spoke with Cal State Fullerton Nursing Advisor and was told the "Nursing Dept" will accept WCU/Nursing License to meet the requirements for their nursing program...HOWEVER, the university will NOT give you credit for your classes toward a degree...therefore you will have to complete ALL general education classes that the school requires to complete a bachelors degree...for example..the Anatomy class taken at WCU will not count toward the science requirement for a degree. So besides the nursing portion, you will need to start from scratch on a BSN (that is of course unless you have already taken gen eds at a community college). I hope that makes sense...it can be very confusing. As far as I know right now UOP is the only school that will take transfer classes from WCU. They still want me to complete an additional 20 units for their program...

    I am personally trying to decide whether I want to go to a "regionally accredited" university (UOP) with a QUESTIONABLE reputation or stay in my current scenario and finish my BSN at WCU...
    What did you decide to do? what school are you going to? Can I ask you what 20 extra credits is that UOP is asking you to retake?
  4. Apr 15, '11 by
    Quote from nurse2bmom
    eliana83

    I attended the Orange County campus..It took about 2 1/2 weeks from the last day of the term to receive my ATT. You have probably already (or will soon) turned in all of your paperwork the school gives you to fill out. That is all you need to do, except they will ensure you have an account with Pearson Vue. Once you get ATT you may schedule a test date. The process at the school is pretty intense. The last term is primarily focused on NCLEX prep. They are continually changing the way they go about that last term. We did ATI tests, HESI evolve and Kaplan review. Although I personally thought my NCLEX was kind of hard (tricky) most felt it was easy...I did however only get 75 questions and passed the first time.

    As far as the transfer stuff...I actually spoke with Cal State Fullerton Nursing Advisor and was told the "Nursing Dept" will accept WCU/Nursing License to meet the requirements for their nursing program...HOWEVER, the university will NOT give you credit for your classes toward a degree...therefore you will have to complete ALL general education classes that the school requires to complete a bachelors degree...for example..the Anatomy class taken at WCU will not count toward the science requirement for a degree. So besides the nursing portion, you will need to start from scratch on a BSN (that is of course unless you have already taken gen eds at a community college). I hope that makes sense...it can be very confusing. As far as I know right now UOP is the only school that will take transfer classes from WCU. They still want me to complete an additional 20 units for their program...

    I am personally trying to decide whether I want to go to a "regionally accredited" university (UOP) with a QUESTIONABLE reputation or stay in my current scenario and finish my BSN at WCU...
    What 20 credites is UOP asking you to take? how long is the program with them?
  5. Dec 12, '11 by
    Am interested in new updates about WCU. I am a LVN and working and am still interested in going to school to get my RN. I have no idea where to go and am seriously thinking about WCU.
  6. Dec 12, '11 by
    This is not a recommendation or endorsement but for informational purposes I have heard that American Career is almost ready to restart the LVN-ADN that used to be at WCU ( their sister school ) but under the ACC marque.

    It should be cheaper ( in theory )
  7. Dec 12, '11 by
    That is interesting news tothepointeLVN. Yes, WCU no longer has the LVN-ADN program, however, what they do now have is their WASC accreditation. Therefore, you could continue on to pretty much any college for your Masters degree and your degree would be accepted. If you were to try to transfer to another nursing program in the middle of the program and wanted to transfer certain classes however, they would need to be evaluated by the college to see if it meets their requirements. This happens no matter what school you are moving from/to. So, yes, WCU does offer a BSN and MSN. They have some great technology and I cannot complain about my education received there. If money is an issue, then you may want to look into your local community colleges and find out more about their programs. If time is an issue and you would like to complete your education quicker, no matter the cost, I would entertain the ADN option at the sister school or BSN at WCU. Although finding a job with an ADN is not hopeless, in today's competitive market a BSN surely helps. Not to mention there are hospitals that will not hire ADN nurses any longer. Not sure what info you needed, but hope that helps...I have my first job interview WED!!
  8. Dec 12, '11 by
    With the cost of WCU's tuition of course money is an issue for me. I have my previous loan from my LVN school and am really trying to stay away from having to get more loans which I know I will have to get if I do decide to attend WCU. I've been reading a multitude of threads with discouraging words regarding not only WCU but also about becoming a RN in So. California.

    @ nurse2bmom....Congratulations are in order! Good luck! How long ago did you finish? You did the LVN-RN or LVN-BSN? Thank you both for the information given, I really do appreciate it. If any of u can offer any and all information or anything about WCU, I'd be very thankful!
  9. Dec 13, '11 by
    I finished the LVN-ADN program at WCU in Aug 2010. They no longer have that program as their focus is now BSN and MSN. The program was VERY intense because it is accelerated. However, they must have done something right since I passed my NCLEX with no problem the first time around with the minimum number of questions. Just like anywhere else, you get out of it what you put into it. Yes, it is CRAZY expensive. That made my decision to go there very tough as well, but, somehow we were able to make it work. I am a veteran though, so, I did have some GI Bill money to assist with the cost. I am just now looking for a job since I received my license Oct. last year. I had my last baby in Nov. last year and then we moved, so, I waited until I was a bit more settled before starting to look for jobs. I kept my eye out though, and even now, it's HARD finding places to even APPLY to right now as a new grad. I also saw that many places are REQUIRING BSN. Although I already knew I would continue my education, I figured I better do something productive with my time if I was not going to work right away. Also, there are some people in my class who have been nurses for 20 years that are going back to school for BSN because their employer is going to require it in the near future or they will lose their jobs. From what I gather, being a new grad nurse anywhere in the U.S. right now is difficult, with California being one of the top on the list. I think it will ease up a little in the next few years though. So, I was lucky because I just started putting in apps at the end of October and I at least have an interview...I am also hoping it will be my LAST as a new grad and I get the job! THANK YOU for the well wishes...I sure hope they help! As far as WCU, I attended in Orange County and really have no complaints. From what I have seen from WCU complaints ALOT is about the cost. Other than that, like I said, it's what you make it....just like anywhere you go...there will be good and bad....even the instructors that worked there liked it compared to some other major universities they had worked for in the past...good luck to YOU...
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  10. Dec 13, '11 by
    Thank you for the information. It was all very helpful! Good luck on your interview!