Finished my MSN this morning - ask me anything!

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I completed the final oral defense for my MSN through 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!

Awesome! Thanks!

You are allowed 4 attempts on each exam (the first 2 are free, after that it is $60 per exam). The exams are a different version each time you take it so you won't have the exact same questions each time.

As far as the papers, you can resubmit them until you have passed all sections of the paper based on evaluator feedback and the rubric.

Hi marycarney & meanmaryjean,

I must thank you guys as well as all the other members who have been sharing a lot of information and giving valuable inputs regarding . I'm now enrolled in WGU and will be starting my RN-BSN in June '14. If everything goes well with my BSN, I'm planning to continue with the MSN leadership track.

maryjean, which track did you complete? Could you share your experience?

@meanmaryjay

Thanks for your time you have any info on thr LVN to RN bsn courses?

Specializes in Home Health, PDN, LTC, subacute.

Hi! Congrats to you! My question is are there any group projects in any classes?

Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.

No group projects

Specializes in long-term-care, LTAC, PCU.

Psych LVN,

I wanted to let you know that IUP (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) has an LVN to BSN program. When I was an LPN I searched the world over and that was the only one I ever found. It is not online just so you know, Indiana PA is about 70(?) miles east of Pittsburgh. Two of my co-workers are in the program now and a third co-worker is starting in the fall.

Specializes in Maternal Child Health, GYN.

This has been extremely useful and motivating. I have been considering and after reading here it is almost confirmed.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences.

Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.
This has been extremely useful and motivating. I have been considering WGU and after reading here it is almost confirmed.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences.

Let us know if you have further questions, we're happy to answer!

I started the RN-MSN, Ed. program with November 2013.

1) I should be done with the BSN part this fall (2014), how is the MSN part of the program? So far its been fairly "doable", "easy" if you will. Just curious as to if the MSN portion is about the same.

2) I've heard there are changes to the curriculum coming August 2014. Supposedly consolidating some classes to ultimately make the program more efficient and quicker. Anyone know any details?

3) I feel like I'm not moving as fast as you [the original poster] did. You did your RN-MSN in 17months? I didn't even know that was possible! HOW?! Tell me your secrets?! How should I be attacking the classes and terms?

THANK YOUU!!!!

Way to go,MaryCarny!!

Hope this is still an active thread...found discussion doing a search for help. Just started today as new student in 's RN to MSN program...feeling more than a bit overwhelmed...returning to pursue my degree years after working as RN...grateful for any helpful guidance from one who has been through WGU and succeeded. I'm so thankful to have found this site where there are nurses who really understand...possibly provide some needed advice. Biochemistry is first on my start list! Any tips on how to succeed at this schooling challenge are most appreciated! Thanks! Antoinette

Way to go,MaryCarny!!

Hope this is still an active thread...found discussion doing a search for help. Just started today as new student in WGU's RN to MSN program...feeling more than a bit overwhelmed...returning to pursue my degree years after working as RN...grateful for any helpful guidance from one who has been through WGU and succeeded. I'm so thankful to have found this site where there are nurses who really understand...possibly provide some needed advice. Biochemistry is first on my start list! Any tips on how to succeed at this schooling challenge are most appreciated! Thanks! Antoinette

I would sign up for the cohorts in Biochemistry. They're like mini boot camps and will help you get through the course much quicker!

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