Finished my MSN this morning - ask me anything!

dtompkins8 · Jun 27, 2012

To Pooh1028:

I applied last December (2011) and thought I would be ready to start right away but sadly wasn't. I had to complete 2 math classes, an english class, biochemistry, and pharm. I was already a student at Ivy Tech so I signed up quickly for english and finite math and got those done in 8 weeks and then I started statistics through straighterline. I could not find a pharm or biochem class in time. I took my TEAS a couple of weeks ago and I hope to find out in 3 weeks if I am accepted for August cohort. It was a lot of work considering I work fulltime but I guess I had better get use to it. If you take 8 week courses you could get a lot of them done quickly. Check Ivy Tech out! There online classes are great!

TxNurseRN · Jul 28, 2012

I completed the final oral defense for my MSN through WGU this morning. I also have my BSN from WGU.
Completed RN-to-BSN in one, six month term, and the MSN in 11 months and five days (not that I'm counting!)
Two degrees for under $10K out of pocket, including books. (I received a total of $2K in scholarships)
So----- I'm going to put myself out there and if you would like info about either program from a recent grad -hit me up!

Hi Mary. Congrats on your amazing acheivement!!!! Which MSN program did you complete? I wil start the BSN-MSN Ed program on Sept 1 and would love the skinny!

Thanks!!!

TxNurseRN

cayenne06, MSN, CNM · Aug 1, 2012

Hi Mary. Congrats on your amazing acheivement!!!! Which MSN program did you complete? I wil start the BSN-MSN Ed program on Sept 1 and would love the skinny!
Thanks!!!
TxNurseRN

Hey, looks like we will be classmates! I am starting the same program on Sept 1st. I did my BSN through WGU too.

goodstudentnowRN · Nov 4, 2012

I am now dong my MSN Capstone and looking forward to finish soon. I have secured the IRB approval from the hospital in which I work and just trying to finish task one to move on tot he IRB and Consents.

stepnurse01 · Nov 5, 2012

What are your specific experiences with your Capstone project? Any advise or suggestions for potential MSN students?Any info would be helpful.

stepnurse01 · Nov 5, 2012

What type of projects/papers are required in the MSN program at WGU?

Nursing24/7, LVN · Nov 5, 2012

Congrats! That is so exciting and encouraging to hear. WGU is at the top of my list to apply for the BSN Prelicensure program. I am also considering WGU for masters in a couple of years :?

goodstudentnowRN · Nov 12, 2012

My Capstone project is based on my work setting. It is much easier to do a project based on experience. I am doing a qualitative study. It is doable. It didn't take me too long to reach this far. I started October 1, 2011 with only a ADN degree. I got my BSN through WGU while pursuing my MSN. I am almost done. Thank God!

penname40 · Nov 14, 2012

To maryCarny,

You are an inspiration. I have been an ADN nurse for 20+ years & have had some resentment toward the idea of pretty much "having to" return to school to maintain job security. I am working in a teaching hospital & wish they would offer a significant discount to their employees furthering their education, but since that is not the case- I have been shopping for the right program for me. I think I have settled on WGU. I appreciate the information you have shared here, as well as your enthusiasm.

minakay · Nov 17, 2012

I have been reading all your postings and I am glad that I am already scheduled to start my MSN (Education) in January 2013. From what I hear, WGU is ok. Is anyone starting the MSN (Education) in January 2013? I would love to have a study pal. Please let me know.

thecoolnurse · Nov 26, 2012

Hi minakay.. My target start date is also January 2013 for MSN Education. I got my BSN from WGU also. So maybe we'll be classmates :) We should start a thread for this :)

Mom2SNSH · Dec 12, 2012

I start RN to MSN-Ed 1/1/13 also! Can't wait!