Has anyone heard of Western Governor's University?

SPJJMommy · Nov 10, 2010

I haven't had a problem contacting them, although sometimes it can take as much as a week to get an appointment with my counselor. As far as a deadline, the only one I've been made aware of is 10th of December. My application is complete except for one transcript (I just finished my last prereq a few days ago). What about you? Is your application complete?

I agree, this program definitely seems to be "mommy friendly"... that's why it was on the top of my list as well. =) I LOVE online classes... I actually feel like I learn more than I do in traditional classes.

EVLGNUS · Feb 16, 2011

I know WGU, i was considering it before but since I'm here in San Diego i thougth going to L.A. for cliniclas would kill me.

I did my research about WGU and here's what I got so far:

1. CCNE accredited

2. G.I. Bill eligible/VA eligible

3. Regionally and "nationally" accredited

4. Multiple clinical locations (the nearest one from SD is Riverside and Los Alamitos)

5. Kinnda cheap but you pay for uniforms, etc. so it's about the same with my current school.

Here's what my current school is like:

1. "New"

2. regionally accredited

3. Not yet CCNE accredited

4. Messed up clinical instructors (either absent or late)

5. Messed up theory instructor (just reads the slides) --> this is traditional classroom, offering it online is better.

--> Comparing my current nursing school with WGU....WGU got more accreditations...double workload since they're giving student the opportunity to stay at home BUT not slack off....the only problem is..if I were to transfer to WGU I have to retake TEAS (i took Ver4, and they need Ver.5) and have all my transcripts, etc evaluated again...I'm still confused whether to transfer or not because yeah I'm gonna look like i'm starting from scratch again....

Some of my classmates are willing to carpool going to WGU's clinicals..that's how messed up our instructors are right now....we pay them to teach us and not to read the slides for us (crap! we know how to read) they can drown us with their higher degrees and certifications but still they can;t TEACH....a lot of us got non-medical background and our instructor assume we know everything....we read our asses off but still no good....*sigh

Any inputs? transfer or not?

student yoli · Feb 16, 2011

you can look them up on rn.ca.gov/schools/rnprograms

This is a california government website of all the accredited nursing schools and yes Western Governor is accredited and yes you can sit for the NCLEX, I know 2 professors who yeach in that program here on the Westside and they agree that it is affordable and a well run program, you do have to apply though, as well as be accepted and its not easy. Good luck to you!

Taylo040 · Feb 20, 2011

My friend was denied into the program because she was more than 80 miles from their clinical site. They mentioned to try to reapply the following year in hopes that they broaden their clinical loctaions in san diego. Kind of a bummer!

Faeriewand, ASN, RN · Feb 22, 2011

EVLGNUS I say go for it and apply to WGU and your fellow students too! I felt so proud when I graduated from a tough school. WGU has a good rep. Good luck whatever you decide! :)

mom2doubles · May 13, 2011

Hello! I would LOVE to talk to you regarding your experience with the program! i'm hoping to start the Pre-BSN program in July. My email is [email protected].

Thanks, mom2doubles

EMT-newbie · Dec 5, 2011

I know I'm dredging up a thread that's a bit old, but it's not too old :idea:

From those of you in, how has WGU panned out for you? I'd love to hear success stories, war stories and, well, stories in general about how your education is treated in the real world!