Capella University vs Western Governors University (WGU) - What is Your Experience?

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Members are discussing their experiences with Capella University's BSN-MSN program, including the number of courses required, the flexibility of the program, and the process of translating the point system into a traditional GPA. Some members share advice on not changing specialties mid-program and the importance of asking questions about remote options and site listings. Overall, members are sharing their positive experiences with the program while also highlighting potential administrative challenges.

I'm wondering if anyone can give some updated light on which school (Capella vs WGU) would be better to attend. Are there discussion boards, group projects, and how many papers for each class?

Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.
10 hours ago, MALR said:

Why wouldn’t you do an MSN at capella?

It would be nice to know the answer to this. But I'm set to start in a couple of weeks and am prepared to find out for myself. Wish me luck..

1 hour ago, BSNbeDONE said:

It would be nice to know the answer to this. But I'm set to start in a couple of weeks and am prepared to find out for myself. Wish me luck..

Would you keep us updated to your experience? I will not make this leap till 2021 so still undecided.

Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.
8 hours ago, Lonnie48 said:

Would you keep us updated to your experience? I will not make this leap till 2021 so still undecided.

Absolutely!?

Specializes in Pediatric Specialty RN.
On 5/21/2020 at 8:32 AM, MALR said:

Why wouldn’t you do an MSN at capella?

I think the RN to BSN was fine for what I needed it to be. However the program was very much a teach yourself program. I did fine, but the program was not challenging. I finished in 4 months. I just think for an MSN, a more reputable non profit school known for challenging students would go further towards employment opportunities.

There were several times in my BSN that I thought the instructors barely read my work. Other times instructors would be randomly difficult for one student and not another. The grading was not uniform across instructors.

I did flexpath for my BSN. It did exactly what I wanted it to do....I completed it quickly and without a lot of hard work...at least not compared to nursing school. It was a waste of a degree if you ask me and I only did it so that I can move on to upper level positions.

I personally wouldn’t do any for profit self paced program for grad school. WGU is non profit and I may consider them, but more likely if I go to grad school it will be at a brick and mortar school.

Specializes in M/S.
On 1/27/2020 at 2:45 PM, Nurse Magnolia said:

For the BSN? I haven't had to do a fieldsite assignment yet. We did have some clinical hours where we had to present a seminar to others, but those others could be coworkers, family, etc....Or you could go to a fieldsite. But it wasn't required. I have two classes left.

Hi, Nurse Magnolia can you pm me, need to ask a question. Thanks in advance

Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.
On 5/21/2020 at 9:26 PM, Lonnie48 said:

Would you keep us updated to your experience? I will not make this leap till 2021 so still undecided.

Just to update as promised: I am almost 4 weeks into the program and am starting my 4th course. I don't really know what I was expecting, but it certainly wasn't completing a course per week. But I'll certainly take it. ;-)

Can you tell me what school you’re attending?

Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.

Capella University (FlexPath option).

Thank you I’m going to look into them to purse getting my BSN

I currently enrolled in Capella's RN to BSN as well and so far its not bad. I chose Capella over WGU for GPA reasons.

Specializes in Psych, Case Mgt.

Hi,

Have been researching Capella vs. WGU and noticed someone earlier in the thread talking about Capella being more expensive. I just talked to them yesterday and was told they currently have a 30% discount for the entire RN to MSN program until the end of the year, so flex-path is $2015 per 12-week quarter...... Just FYI. ? (Could be for all nursing programs - not sure - but I am only interested in RN to MSN...)

Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.
On 8/23/2020 at 4:26 PM, NurseDep said:

Hi,

Have been researching Capella vs. WGU and noticed someone earlier in the thread talking about Capella being more expensive. I just talked to them yesterday and was told they currently have a 30% discount for the entire RN to MSN program until the end of the year, so flex-path is $2015 per 12-week quarter...... Just FYI. ? (Could be for all nursing programs - not sure - but I am only interested in RN to MSN...)

Yes! That’s the discount I was given, and now that I’m almost done with my 4th course since getting started, it’s actually a cheaper option for me. If I maintain my pace, I should have 7 courses done by the end of my first term. I’ve slowed my stride just a bit. ?

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