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Jul 16, 2009 02:14 AM

Western Governors University MSN

by 12hours

Is anyone here enrolled in the WGU MSN program? I'm seriously considering enrolling in their MS in Nursing Education program. Please tell me about your experience with the university. I'm looking at starting classes either in September or October.
My reasons for pursuing graduate studies via distance/online ed are not unique but one thing that draws me to this university is that they are one of the few non-proprietary online-only schools around. I work for one of their "partner hospitals" and would be eligible to apply for their nursing scholarship and also avail of a ten percent discount (per their admissions counsellor) on tuition. They released an announcement that they have just received CCNE accreditation although I still can't find their name listed on the CCNE website.
Your feedback will be greatly appreciated!

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from tkrn714

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Jul 16, 2009, 07:34 PM

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I have been accepted into WGU and start August 1. I am in the MSN I work at a HCA hospital, and will get 10% discount off the top. Also, will be reimbursed $5200 a yr for school. I also applied last week for the nursing scholarship, and will find out tommorrow if

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Aug 26, 2009, 09:37 PM

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I have been accepted into WGU and start August 1. I am in the MSN I work at a HCA hospital, and will get 10% discount off the top. Also, will be reimbursed $5200 a yr for school. I also applied last week for the nursing scholarship, and will find out tommorrow if

How was the application process. One of my former BSN instructors is mentoring students at a HCA hospital. After I was denied by one my the local universities for their MSN nurse educator program, I started looking for online schools and then I remembered she mentioned WGU. I will be working for a HCA hospital as a new grad. Is there any special requirements to receive the reimbursement like years of service? Please let me know! Thanks

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Aug 29, 2009, 11:38 AM

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HCA is a partner hospital with WGU. If you are a employee of 1 yr (I think) at a HCA hospital, they will reinburse you up to $5200/yr for tuition, plus a 10% discount. The application process went very smooth, and there is a guidance counselor to help you through the process.

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Sep 14, 2009, 04:18 AM

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Is WGU a modular study program
One of the guys on the board uses to run MC GRAW Schools which are modular and /or class room setting

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Sep 14, 2009, 05:45 AM

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I don't know what 'modular' is, but WGU is a private university and the MSN program is totally online. They give you many resources to use and a LARGE library to find all sorts of nursing and medical research. The MSN program is about wiriting papers and conducting research online, and you have mentors to contact if you need help. I started in August, and should be through the program in 2 years or sooner. It is all competency based.

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Sep 14, 2009, 09:32 PM

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Is anyone here enrolled in the WGU MSN program? They released an announcement that they have just received CCNE accreditation although I still can't find their name listed on the CCNE website.
Your feedback will be greatly appreciated!

WGU is CCNE accredited. It is in New Applicant Status. You can check it out here:

http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne/report...?sort=state#UT

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I have been accepted into WGU and start August 1.

Who can we talk to about the MSN program at WGU (besides the enrollment counselors)?

Can we talk to current MSN students or MSN graduates before applying?

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Sep 14, 2009, 10:21 PM

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In searching for information about WGU's MSN program, I came across a more detailed thread about WGU in the "Distance Learning for Nursing" forum under the thread entitled, "WGU online programs."

You can find more about the school here:

http://allnurses.com/distance-learni...ms-254937.html

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I don't know what 'modular' is, but WGU is a private university and the MSN program is totally online. They give you many resources to use and a LARGE library to find all sorts of nursing and medical research. The MSN program is about wiriting papers and conducting research online, and you have mentors to contact if you need help. I started in August, and should be through the program in 2 years or sooner. It is all competency based.

Hi Tkrn714,

How is WGU's MSN program since you started last August 2009? What specialty are you in?

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