Any WGU mentors.

allnurses Guide · Mar 20, 2018

I have considered working for them too and am interested in the answers. I believe I read somewhere the pay is about $55K and they do not allow you to have a second job (ie: PRN somewhere) until after the first year is up. Not sure on the "working on the road" part.

CJforme01 · Mar 20, 2018

Also following this thread. I have looked at their job postings before and am also interested. Good luck in your pursuit.

javadown2, BSN · Mar 20, 2018

Thanks for the replies, 55k isn't great but it's a little higher then what little info I've seen (glass door job search said something like 48k). I don't plan on working a second job unless it's an online business or something like that. I still need to finish my MSN degree also, and am on the fence whether or not to get a MSN in Education or the Informatics at WGU. I finished up my BSN last year and have been trying to contact my mentor but I think she has been on maternity leave for awhile, so once I hear from her I'll share some more info on here.

Basically I just want to be able to work from anywhere as long as I have internet access for a phone and a quiet home office.

Editorial Team / Moderator · Mar 21, 2018

I had an interview, but had to decline almost immediately as I had just committed to a part-time online teaching position for a minimum of one year. That "no part time/PRN" rule was a dealbreaker. I heard it's about $51K-ish, with benefits I think? Something I would definitely consider again in the future after I finish my DNP.

meanmaryjean, DNP, RN · Mar 21, 2018

The no outside work rule is going away. You are welcome to PM me about other things as well.

javadown2, BSN · Mar 23, 2018

I had an interview, but had to decline almost immediately as I had just committed to a part-time online teaching position for a minimum of one year. That "no part time/PRN" rule was a dealbreaker. I heard it's about $51K-ish, with benefits I think? Something I would definitely consider again in the future after I finish my DNP.

Thanks for you input, I really don't want to work two jobs anyways, so that isn't a big deal for me. It is for sure on the low end of pay, especially since they require a Masters level degree, but I think that is normal in any type of education type of job. My mom was a grade school teacher with a masters degree and never got the pay that a nurse can get even with an ADN degree!

Again, thank you for your response.

akanini, MSN, RN · May 17, 2018

I was looking into this position as well since Academia and advising are my passions for nursing. I live in NY and frequent trips to Utah are not feasible since I have a husband and two children. Also not being able to have another job was a concern of mine as well.

dawniepoo · May 25, 2018

A coworker suggested I look into this at WGU. If the no part-time outside work is no longer in effect, I will definitely consider.

Editorial Team / Moderator · May 26, 2018

A coworker suggested I look into this at WGU. If the no part-time outside work is no longer in effect, I will definitely consider.

Please let us know if that has changed. It's been about 7 months since my interview with them, so hopefully it has!

Californiamartinez · Jul 9, 2018

I was interested in this position as well. I love the idea of helping students find their way and seeing how they are doing. The Glassdoor reviews didn't make it seem like a great option though so I am hesitant. I am wondering if anyone did enjoy this or if it was more of a stepping stone.

akanini, MSN, RN · Sep 7, 2018

Are there any updates on this mentoring position?