RN TO BSN AT WGU

klone, MSN, RN · Apr 11, 2013

I did not find it exceptionally difficult, however I am a strong writer. To me, it was more time consuming than challenging, although I was challenged by some of the concepts in Biochem. The program, to me, is more something that you just have to put your head down and wade in and slog through it. More tedious than difficult (not to say I didn't learn anything, because I did!). I highly recommend the software program PERRLA (accessed at PERRLA.com), which automatically formats your papers into APA.

miljourrn · Apr 12, 2013

thanks so much! i did hear about a program software that does that. how many terms did u complete for bsn? how many classes did u need? the price i think is the cheapest around! and u can complete more courses if u want..

Murse901, MSN, RN · Apr 18, 2013

I'll echo klone's comments in that it's not necessarily challenging, but it is tedious, long, and boring. Speaking with a few of my colleagues who have gone the ADN-BSN route at other universities, this is pretty much par for the course at most programs. Lots of fluff and theory with little useful information.

Not to say that I don't like WGU. I love it. It's much cheaper, and more convenient for my work schedule. However, if I didn't have aspirations of advanced practice, I could live out the rest of my career without having to take all the BSN fluff courses.

future_anesthetist, BSN, CNA, RN · Apr 18, 2013

I'll echo klone's comments in that it's not necessarily challenging, but it is tedious, long, and boring. Speaking with a few of my colleagues who have gone the ADN-BSN route at other universities, this is pretty much par for the course at most programs. Lots of fluff and theory with little useful information.
Not to say that I don't like WGU. I love it. It's much cheaper, and more convenient for my work schedule. However, if I didn't have aspirations of advanced practice, I could live out the rest of my career without having to take all the BSN fluff courses.

I have a question regarding grading. Being that the program is pass/fail do you see any issues with applying to grad school later on? I know they tried to explain their process of converting to letter grades but is it that easy? I just can't see getting accepted to CRNA school with P/F on my transcript. Any thoughts?

Murse901, MSN, RN · Apr 18, 2013

I have a question regarding grading. Being that the program is pass/fail do you see any issues with applying to grad school later on? I know they tried to explain their process of converting to letter grades but is it that easy? I just can't see getting accepted to CRNA school with P/F on my transcript. Any thoughts?

From what I understand, your transcript is just listed as GPA 3.0. I can't speak for CRNA school, but I have already been provisionally accepted to an FNP program at my local university this Fall. They're aware that I'm at WGU and have my transcript from them thus far. Just waiting on the degree to post and I'm ready to go.

future_anesthetist, BSN, CNA, RN · Apr 20, 2013

From what I understand, your transcript is just listed as GPA 3.0. I can't speak for CRNA school, but I have already been provisionally accepted to an FNP program at my local university this Fall. They're aware that I'm at WGU and have my transcript from them thus far. Just waiting on the degree to post and I'm ready to go.

That's correct I remember now. If you pass a class you get a 3.0. And I believe they can convert that to a different grade if you need to apply to grad school. I just couldn't imagine getting accepted to a CRNA program with a 3.0. Best of luck to you and your studies!!