UW Milwaukee Takes a Page From WGU's RN to BSN

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Specializes in burn ICU, SICU, ER, Trauma Rapid Response.

The UWM had rolled out a new RN to BSN program that is set up very similarly to 's competency based RN to BSN. Like WGU one can pay a flat fee per semester and earn as much credit as they want/can in that time period by passing competencies.

There are some differences'. The UWM term is 3 months vs WGU's 6 months. The cost is $2,250 per 3 month term vs WGU's $3,200 per 6 month term. UWM also offers the option of paying $900 for a single competency credit (equivalent to one class).

Both programs utilize competencies vs the "taking a class" model.

You can read more about the UWM's program here:

http://flex.wisconsin.edu/degrees-programs/online_nursing_program/

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Something works- you copy it!

I've always said that WGUs model of competency-based education is taking a similar trajectory to the home schooling movement (of which I was involved from 1987-2012). At first, it is viewed with suspicion and derision, esp. by those who feel threatened that this might upset the apple cart. Then, slowly, it begins to prove itself as a viable option for many - not all, but many.

After a decade or two, it becomes almost mainstream, just another option without the negative connotations that dogged its early years.

Just an observation (from a two-time grad and quarter-century home schooling mom!)

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Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc.

WGU was awesome for me and is a great option for working nurses - prove your competency and you are golden. I am happy to see another university has seen the light. :)

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Specializes in Neuro ICU and Med Surg.

HA HA both programs are being advertised on this page.

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I looked at both programs for my BSN, I also know a few people who went to one or the other. They say both were great.

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Wow! In all the years I lived in Milwaukee, I had never heard of this program. I'm in a program, currently, and love it. I like that the UWM program allows the student to substitute pathophysiology (or other biology) for biochemistry.

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