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I am ADN looking to get at least my BSN, but am seriously considering the MSN after finding Aspen. I have narrowed it down to Western Governors and Aspen. Aspen wins for cost$$ and probably shorter completion time. WGU offers the BSN in the middle, w...

Rarely do I get caught up in these kind of threads, but this really has my dander up! Despite mclennan's assertations, those of you who are considering enrolling in WGU BSN or MSN program will be challenged by the program but it is very doable. I s...

How many courses have you done since October 1st? It can't be too many, and if it is, then I applaud you for your ability to fly through the program with ease. Most of us are going back to school to learn something and are taking advantage of the o...

I take offense to the monkey reference also. I am almost done and it was not easy and was very time consuming. Unless things have changed, there are no discussion boards requiring a person to post either an assignment or a reply. There are communi...

I'll answer this the best I can related to my own experience as a going-on-2 month student at WGU. BBC 1 IS basic college level English. I had to take it, much to my chagrin. But, it is not hard if you have strong grammar and writing skills. It is a...

The webinar on the community board says that you do not necassarily have to use a researcher, you can use someone that uses research. I used a CNS from our ICU that helped develop evidence based order sets. If you really get into a pinch, you can e...

Good advice, I think. I started out by dutifully reading all of the assignments, but think I am going to just start focusing on the tasks and reading what I need to complete those. The reading is good and interesting, but hard to absorb all that in...

I submitted my first task in NVT2 today, working on the other 2. Citing references was the hardest part and the thing I am most nervous about. I have PERRLA which helped in writing the body part of the paper, but it was still difficult entering the ...

The facebook idea sounds good to me. I like checking out WGU facebook page too. I completed my first task (of 3) for NVT2 today. I just got my AAV on Thursday night, so I feel I'm off to a slow start. I'm also waiting to be enrolled in a couple of...

I peeked at several of them and maybe I shouldn't have- it is almost overwhelming to think about all that work to do! Can you say "cold feet" "buyers remorse"? Ok, deeeeep breath here and I'll be fine.

Wow, I never would have guessed that there was going to be so much info! I love it! I'm down to Mod 9 to complete, then DONE! Thanks for the info Krissa about being able to view the COS. That will keep me busy this week while waiting for courses...

Module 2 completed. Going to take a break now. I don't think there is a huge rush because I won't speak to my mentor again til Thursday, so there will be nothing else open for me until then. I'll use the time this week to peruse the communities. It f...

Thank you so much for the encouragement and advice. Congratulations to you too! Hope we can all follow in your footsteps.

Got my emails too. One from my mentor, I have to send her a time when I am available to chat and "get to know one another'. The other re: EWB preparation. Guess the homework is starting! Yay!

I wish I had the magic " get your groove back" medicine, but I don't. I would be upset too. It doesn't make sense to me why an RN has to go back and take A&P. It doesn't sound like you are going to change the requirement to take these courses,...

I also work full time, Mon-Fri, PACU and PreOp. I have to take statistics, Algebra, Humanities as well as the nursing courses. Am hoping to finish BSN in 1 term. I am enrolled in RN-MSN, education. Can't wait to get started!

I'm losing complete faith in them regarding an Oct. 1st start date. They still haven't done my transcript evals, and they're asking for a money from me for tuition that is due this Monday. Yeah, right. This is a concern for me even though I have bee...

Yay! Congratulations classmate! Looks like there are going to be several of us. That is so great!

It is my understanding that the healthcare institutions that are mandating the vaccine (and the trend is that they all are moving toward it) are somewhat different in how they handle those who refuse vaccination. Some are going to let employees go,...

You are so right Angela. I didn't think I would ever do this- been out of school a long time and am quite comfortable in my skin. I don't have any particular need to put myself through this, but I believe that we choose (create?) paths to take in o...

Approximately 2 years, which I hope is close. I am hoping to get through the basics as quickly as I can. It has taken me from June 8 (first contact with WGU) til now to get enrolled. It took a long time for my transcript evals also. Honestly, I wa...

It's official! I am a WGU student in the RN-MSN program beginning October1st! I had my intake interview today, which is just verifying personal information, answering any questions I had and making sure I understand how the program works. I am no...

How long do you have to keep those little gems in your house? Do you have to store them in your fridge?! Ugh. Guess you will be working fast on this competency!

The entrance exam isn't bad. I brushed up on math and algebra by googling some math sites and doing practice problems. I got a 95% on the math portion. The English "test" was writing a short essay on a topic they give you (no specific knowlege nee...

Hi Lisa, your ears must be on fire- several of us have been wondering what you're up to. Glad to hear you're on track for the MSN- did you originally sign up for the RN- MSN, or did you just sign on for RN-BSN in the beginning? I want to do RN-MSN,...