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New Grad RN

Hi! I will be applying to WGU after I graduate next month. I'm an experienced CNA, and hope to continue my employment as an RN at my current hospital. So fast forward - I am torn about WGU.

1.) Will it be more challenging for me to enter the program as a new graduate?

2.) MSN-Ed is the end goal regardless of where I go - however, I have to get my BSN ASAP due to a recent merger at work. Would it be beneficial to test the waters for BSN before MSN?

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    Hi there. I'm a new grad as of September and I'm starting my term 12/1. I did not run into any problems during the admission process. I decided to go with the BSN program first because the the RN to MSN was capped until February when I applied. I have 37 out of 120 CUs to complete. They accepted many credits. If you have any questions feel free to ask [emoji6]

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    Hi there. I'm a new grad as of September and I'm starting my term 12/1. I did not run into any problems during the admission process. I decided to go with the BSN program first because the the RN to MSN was capped until February when I applied. I have 37 out of 120 CUs to complete. They accepted many credits. If you have any questions feel free to ask [emoji6]

    Hi thanks for the response. Are you currently working as an RN?

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    Yes. I work for a big hospital system in my area on a behavioral health unit for people 65 and older. What about you?

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    Keep in mind that you will need to be employed as an RN at the time you submit your application to either the RN-to-BSN program or the RN-to-MSN program.

    WGU requires you to maintain RN employment as an admissions requirement.

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    I have a job lined up in acute care rehab.

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