How fast can you ACTUALLY do RN-BSN

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I have seen a lot of confusion and conflict regarding WGU's RN-BSN.

Some say you can do it in 4-6 months; Others say the curriculum changed and now that is impossible.

What is the real answer here?

I realize its a "go at your own pace" environment and for this arguments sake the pace will be at "as fast as possible".

If I could knock out my BSN by October that would be amazing.

Let me know fellow Nurses!

Specializes in Orthopedic, Med Surg, Tele,.

I started in December 2014 and finished December 2015. Took a one month break (June 2015). Probably could've gone a little faster--but there are two or three classes that take the majority of your time. Also, I'm a bit of a perfectionist and put a good bit of time into some of the classes. The ones that can take several months each (I worked on them all at the same time), are Evidence Based Practice and Applied Nursing Research, Community Health part 2 (there are two parts), and Organizational Systems and Quality Leadership (you have to do several hours of required online modules).

For the most part, if a course just has a pre-test and a test, and no projects involved, you should be able to get through it as fast as you want. For example: Nutrition took me 3 days. Also, Care of the Older Adult took me about 3 days. So, really, it depends on the class and what type of work is involved. If you just need to take a test to pass the course--then you can just take the pretest, study and take the final. :)

I would say, that 9 months is reasonable. 6 months--if you have a ton of time available. And 12 months was just fine for me. You pay the same whether you finish in 9 months or 12 months. The cost is based on 6 month semesters, they don't allow you to only pay for half a semester...so, if you want it to be the cheapest, try to fit everything in 1 semester.

Hope this helps!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
The cost is based on 6 month semesters, they don't allow you to only pay for half a semester...so, if you want it to be the cheapest, try to fit everything in 1 semester.

This is partially incorrect. WGU's bursar will prorate your tuition if you enter your last term with less than 12 CUs to complete.

I started off with 34 CUs to complete. I completed 27 in the first term and 7 during my last term. Since I entered my last term with only 7 CUs to complete, I was charged for only 7 CUs. Hence, my last term cost $2,083 in tuition and fees instead of $3,250.

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Specializes in Orthopedic, Med Surg, Tele,.

And, I had forgotten about that. But yes, that is correct. Thanks for clarifying for those who are looking for details about the cost of the program!

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Not to burst your bubble...but by your username I see you plan on CRNA.

Please be aware that a BSN degree from WGU is the equivalent of a 3.0 GPA.

That is not competitive for CRNA school.

It is generally encouraged to get your BSN from a school that has a traditional grading system if you want to remain competitive for anesthesia school, even knowing that it will take longer and cost more. It gives you an edge up.

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