Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

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Has anyone taken any classes from Western Governors University, the RN to BSN program? It looks like a great program, but the classes are not your typical pay per class style. They go by a 6 month period, you pay a fee for that period and can take or test out of as many classes as you would like.

I also like the fact that when I told them I could not start until the fall of 2010 they kept my name and information on file and update me once a month, but are not pushing. I filled out a form for info on another college 2 days ago and they haven't stopped calling, calling, calling since. I do not like the pressure tactics. Thank you.:uhoh3:

Thanks a lot for your info! Now I can assume when I might be able to start. Most likely in January or February. My enrollment advisor is very nice by the way. how is your program so far! Any advice?

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I recently completed my ASN to BSN and loved it, it took me a year to do (and I'm a procrastinator!). Several of my co-workers and my manager are also attending the school, it works well for people with busy schedules.

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Does WGU expect you to post online and respond to a specific number of posts each day?

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There is absolutely none of the posting and responding to posts junk that some other online places require. Tasks are generally papers or power points that are submitted via Taskstream as they are completed, you don't have to wait to hear back to start on the next one. There's generally 2-5 tasks per class. Work that isn't up to snuff is sent back to you with comments so you can fix and resubmit, there's course mentors you can email or call for help on specific tasks. There isn't any interacting with fellow students at all, unless you post on the WGU FB or their message board, all of which is available if you want but isn't mandatory at all.

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Sounds like WGU is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks. I just sent a request for further information.

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Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc.

Good luck!! WGU was the best way to go for me - and it was quick and affordable, even better. Be sure to contact a current or past student to get $$ off your application fee!

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Are you all employed in a hospital while attending WGU? I read you have to be employed in a nursing position to enroll. It is so hard to find a new grad position as an ADN, I'm nervous I wont be able to apply to this program. I want to be able to apply to jobs by saying I'm already enrolled in a BSN program, but it seems like I may not be able to with WGU...

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Are you all employed in a hospital while attending WGU? I read you have to be employed in a nursing position to enroll. It is so hard to find a new grad position as an ADN, I'm nervous I wont be able to apply to this program. I want to be able to apply to jobs by saying I'm already enrolled in a BSN program, but it seems like I may not be able to with WGU...

This is exactly the problem I'm having. I want to enroll but I can't because I'm not employed as a nurse, yet no one would want to employ me because I don't have a BSN and can't even say I'm enrolled in one if I want to go to WGU. That new requirement really stinks and totally puts us new ADN grads at an even bigger disadvantage. I'm holding out for WGU though, because it seems like the quickest, cheapest and least painful option compared to other RN to BSN programs. I hope you find a job soon and can enroll too!

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It definitely IS the cheapest, quickest, and least painful BSN - after the govt tax credit, my degree cost me $1100!! :) Unfortunately being employed IS a requirement for enrolling. =(

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Well that sucks...How do they verify your employment? I wonder if volunteering at a health clinic will allow you to bypass that requirement.

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Well that sucks...How do they verify your employment? I wonder if volunteering at a health clinic will allow you to bypass that requirement.

This is exactly the problem I'm having. I want to enroll but I can't because I'm not employed as a nurse, yet no one would want to employ me because I don't have a BSN and can't even say I'm enrolled in one if I want to go to WGU. That new requirement really stinks and totally puts us new ADN grads at an even bigger disadvantage. I'm holding out for WGU though, because it seems like the quickest, cheapest and least painful option compared to other RN to BSN programs. I hope you find a job soon and can enroll too!
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Hello everyone. I am currently taking second class at chamberlain college for my bsn and I am thinking about transferring to a different school. Chamberlain is way too expensive for me :( and also, I do not feel like I am learning a lot, unfortunately. My plan is to apply to crna school after I am done with my bsn, but I am not sure if 3.0 gpa will let me get in :( that was one of the reasons I went with chamberlain. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you guys.

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