featherzRN, MSN Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc. Has 30 years experience. Jan 31, 2017 I am starting as well on March 1. Make sure to join the facebook group! I can't link it here but search for it.. 0 Likes
BetsyOverlord Jan 31, 2017 I looked but couldn't find one specific to informatics- maybe it's too new? Have you found out yet which classes you will have to take? I hope my speech class cancels out intro to communications. 0 Likes
allybrawney Jan 31, 2017 Me too! Hoping to start in March, but I'm still waiting on transcript review and a few other enrollment tasks. 0 Likes
BetsyOverlord Jan 31, 2017 Same here. I already did my background check and uploaded my resume, but those aren't checked off on my screen. I will have to do biochem I know, statistics, and government (boo!). 0 Likes
allybrawney Feb 1, 2017 Betsy, search FB for "WGU MSN Informatics". My request to join hasn't been approved yet, but I think this is the right group. 0 Likes
featherzRN, MSN Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc. Has 30 years experience. Feb 1, 2017 Yes, that is the right one!! I am doing the BSN-MSN. I'd also advise joining one of the BSN groups to get more information on the undergrad classes. 0 Likes
nursenursingnursed Feb 10, 2017 Hi. I'm looking into the MSN informatics program with WGU and I wanted some feedback to how you like the program and how much time do you usually spend each week in terms of workload. Thanks! 0 Likes
pmabraham, BSN, RN Specializes in Hospice, Palliative Care. Has 3 years experience. Feb 26, 2017 I'm currently in the final phases of enrollment in WGU for the MSN Informatics route; I've my interview this coming Wednesday (transcripts evaluated, background check done, etc.). Right now I'm still trying to work on what will work as a start date. 0 Likes
featherzRN, MSN Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc. Has 30 years experience. Dec 21, 2017 I graduated about 6 months ago or so, happy to help with questions.. 0 Likes
infinity_rn Dec 26, 2017 Hi featherzrn- how long did the program take for you to complete? I'm not too familiar with their layout, do you take tests? have you found a job in this field? Thank you 0 Likes
featherzRN, MSN Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc. Has 30 years experience. Dec 26, 2017 Hi featherzrn- how long did the program take for you to complete? I'm not too familiar with their layout, do you take tests? have you found a job in this field? Thank youI don't work in Informatics, but I work in clinical documentation so it was the closest fit for a degree since I have no interest in management or teaching.. I'd review the other posts in this forum for how WGU works, but most of the classes are papers or projects (such as visio, access, powerpoint,etc) with a few tests sprinkled in. The program took me two months, but keep in mind it was my third WGU degree and I know the system well. Plus I had the time. YMMV. :) 0 Likes
javadown2 Specializes in Surgical nurse, correctional nursing.. Has 3+ years experience. Dec 28, 2017 I don't work in Informatics, but I work in clinical documentation so it was the closest fit for a degree since I have no interest in management or teaching.. I'd review the other posts in this forum for how WGU works, but most of the classes are papers or projects (such as visio, access, powerpoint,etc) with a few tests sprinkled in. The program took me two months, but keep in mind it was my third WGU degree and I know the system well. Plus I had the time. YMMV. :)Wait..you finished your MSN degree from WGU in 2 months? I just finished my RN-BSN this month, I was slow but wasn't in a hurry. 0 Likes
