new WCU BSN program

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Anybody have any info on the new program at WCU? It's a straight BSN program with no LVN or pre reqs needed.

Specializes in Couplet Care/Newborn Nursery.

Well American Health Science Univ is just about the same price. I know someone who is going there right now and she said it is costing her about 80,000

Western Health Science University is also expensive but not as much. I am applying to their entry level masters for the Fall 2009 so we'll see. That school is like 5 min from where I'll be living so it works out great.

I like how you can get your RN the first year and then start working while working on your masters pt.

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Specializes in geriatrics.

Sounds great! good luck.

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HI!! did any of you end up going to WCU?? I'd like to know if it's going well.

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Specializes in Developmentally Disabled, LTC.

Hi,

I would also be interested in hearing about anyone's experience at this school!

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Specializes in geriatrics.

Hi. I enrolled and was approved for financial aid and private loans(with a co signer), I was set to go in Febuary

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Specializes in geriatrics.

oops:doh:anyways ......after much thought, I decided I would rather not go into such deep debt at my age (51) aaannnddd THEY are not accredited:banghead: That WAS the deal breaker. I have decided to go out of state to get into a program.

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Specializes in med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections.

I have never heard of a nursing program costing so much. Well if someone has a rich daddy :D

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Specializes in Developmentally Disabled, LTC.

But they're a CCNE applicant right? How likely is it that they will actually receive that accreditation?

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Specializes in Couplet Care/Newborn Nursery.

Same 2 reasons why I decided not to go.

Cost and accreditation.

Really nice people that work there and nice facility.

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Specializes in geriatrics.

I wonder how long it would take for them to be accredited by the CCNE. I'm also wondering if there is somewhere to verify that they are actually applicants. Hmmm

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Specializes in Developmentally Disabled, LTC.

On this same thread (on pg 2) someone left a link that takes you to CCNE pending applicants and WCU is listed :wink2: But when i talked to one of their representatives and tried to find out how confident he felt about getting said accreditation he wouldn't give me a straight answer other than to say they are being evaluated in April...

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I just typed like a page prior to this and it got deleted so im going to keep it simple!:banghead:

LVN-$30,000

LVN to RN $ 60,000

Total 90,000

Time approx. 3 yrs.

Degree - Associates

Bachelors- $110,000

Time- 3yrs. 3 months

Almost the same time and money for a degree above. The way I look at it is it takes money to make money! There is no way due to an added "monthly payment" that me and my son wont be in a better position down the road!! :wink2:

Did you finish the program? I am in a dilemma that I can seem to make a decision. I also have a son and debating to attend WCU. I am finished with all of my prereqs so the cost will be little less maybe 90k not to mention grants, student loans, and being a single mom. I am all about investing in myself and education but then I heard 120k. Wow! Now that is something to think about. Did you have problems finding a job? How was their program? Do you recommend it? Did you learn a lot? Please advise!!

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