Considering WGU RN to BSN program

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I'm considering RN to BSN program. I am a Diploma School RN (1980) .

Unfortunately I have to (re ) take A & P I and II , Microbiology and Biochemistry as the courses did not transfer . Has anyone taken these courses through WGU? I want to get my BSN but the thought of doing these courses over is discouraging me. Advice is much appreciated !!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Taking these courses through is not like taking them at a traditional college or university. Rather, WGU's science coursework is self-paced with a lower level of difficulty.

I completed the biochemistry course in three weeks, whereas others completed it in a week or less.

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I did biochem, micro and physiology (the latter is now called a&P II, I believe). They are NOT difficult, especially micro. You do have to do a lab for micro and anatomy - they are big kits they send out with all the stuff you need including gloves, gowns, etc. No extra charge on that! :) I did the classes in about a week each, including the lab. So don't stress on those classes - the labs are a little tedious but are mostly observation.

Eta: it had been 25 years since I took micro and I still found the exam easy - very 'situation' based. I am not sure if a/p 2 now has an exam or not -when I did it I had to work through a web-based simulator and write up a bunch of simple reports, but that may not be the case now.

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Thanks so much for your comment, information and advice . Very encouraging !!

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