Online pre-licensure BSN program

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I'm am interested in applying to WGU's online pre-licensure bsn program but I have so many questions. How long is the program? I live in Fort Worth, Tx, how can I find out if they hold clinicals in my area? Can anyone offer me in site on their process? And is their anyone who would prefer their program over UTA's online BSN program?

Thank you for all your help

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I would also like to know this information. I am a little wary of applying because I have heard mixed reviews BUT I'm still doing research in the hopes of enrolling in 2018.

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What were the mixed reviews that you have heard? I am in the program, but in another state and I really enjoy the program.

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Hey centercourt! Would you mind sharing what state you are in for the program? I am in another state as well and looking into WGU :)

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Specializes in Dialysis.

I'm in Dallas. I started January 2015. We will be done in June. I recommend it over UTA because they care more about work experience, pre-reqs completed(not just sciences), they do an interview to select for placement. UTA denied me because of science gpa. You have to be flexible. Labs are every 3 months or so, on 2-3 consecutive weekends at el Centro. Clinicals are mostly at Lake Pointe in Rowlett. If you have some medical experience you have an advantage. The school work depends, again, on your experience. The classes are hard. It is independent work essentially. You follow the course pacing guide, you keep up with assignments and papers. You take the exam at an ATI testing center. Most classes require an exam and some papers. In total, I think I have written about 12 papers. You can complete the class as fast as you like. Some classes take 8 weeks. I think there were a handful of classes that I did in a week or less. Each term is defined by semesters, so as long as all classes are done in that time frame you are good to go. You can work ahead, pending approval of your student mentor, but ultimately you are still on a 2.5 year program, you cannot finish early, in that sense.

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Specializes in Cardiac (adult), CC, Peds, MH/Substance.

Interesting info. Following for pre-RN associates of mine.

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