Graduate / doctoral admissions with WGU degrees

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

A frequently asked question on this forum is, "Will other schools accept a degree from ?" Multiple of our very own Allnurses.com members, such as meanmaryjean and Murse901, have posted their experiences on being accepted into graduate and/or doctoral degree programs after having attended WGU.

I earned an online BSN degree from WGU in March 2015. A few days ago I received conditional acceptance into the MSN degree program at Eastern New Mexico University. I am due to start graduate studies in nursing education this fall.

While some schools will not consider WGU graduates due to the pass/fail competency-based grading, many others will accept us with open arms. So, the answer to "Will other schools accept a WGU degree?" is "Many of them will." Your mileage may vary.

Good luck to everyone!

Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Great news about the ENM program. I'll be interested in following your journey!

PS: Hard deadlines SUCK so badly......just sayin'

Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
PS: Hard deadlines SUCK so badly......just sayin'
Ah, yes. Hard deadlines most certainly suck, but I will need to find a way to become acclimated to them once again. :)
Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc.

Congrats commuter!!!!! I looked at them also, but I'd have to stay under 6 units a semester to keep the in-state tuition rates and ya know that's just not going to work for me :) :) .. Let us know how it goes!!!

Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I'd have to stay under 6 units a semester to keep the in-state tuition rates and ya know that's just not going to work for me :) :) ..
Yes, we all know you move through your coursework at the lightning fast pace of Speedy Gonzales, lol.

I'm okay with only 6 credits a semester because I am seriously considering enrolling in Patten University's MBA program simultaneously. However, I am just entertaining the thought of an MBA/MSN combo right now and nothing's set in stone.

Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc.

I did like 's MBA/HCM! Patten is good as well, or so I hear. I am not sure it's as easy to accelerate as WGU, but it's better than most other schools. Definitely do a write up on ENMU when you get situated.

Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.

PS: Hard deadlines SUCK so badly......just sayin'

I'm not very good at self-discipline, so for me, hard deadlines would be a very good thing.

Specializes in Long Term Care, ER, and Education.

I was accepted into the University of South Alabama for the MSN to DNP adding adult geriatric nurse practitioner program. I was also accepted into the University of Alabama for the Doctor of Education for Nurse Educators. I chose the EdD program due to my long term goals.

Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I was accepted into the University of South Alabama for the MSN to DNP adding adult geriatric nurse practitioner program. I was also accepted into the University of Alabama for the Doctor of Education for Nurse Educators. I chose the EdD program due to my long term goals.
Congratulations! :up:
Specializes in Emergency Psych, ICU.

Congrats The Commuter! 👌👍

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

I know of 6 or 7 people who have been accepted to various masters and doctorate CRNA programs after getting their BSN through .

I graduated from with my MSN degree in 2013. I start University of South Alabama's Executive DNP program this fall. Before definitively settling on USA, I had also been officially accepted into Touro's DNP program and had preliminary acceptance into University of Alabama's DNP program. I've encountered zero road blocks with my WGU degree.

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