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  1. UltraScopes?

    benegesserit replied to TSgtRodrigues's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Check with your program. Many nursing programs require a stethoscope with a separate bell and diaphragm, which the ultrascope doesn't have. If they do allow it - if you have normal hearing, you want...

  2. Can this be possible? your thoughts.

    benegesserit replied to EMEddie's topic in Western Governors University

    Keep in mind that it will take some time after you apply before you can actually start - I would plan to apply 3 months before you want to start (so apply today if you want to get through by Summer...

  3. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    benegesserit replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    I specifically asked about this during the enrollment process, and was told that you only need to be employed at the time you

  4. WGU rn to bsn program

    benegesserit replied to nurse blondie93's topic in Western Governors University

    There is no set order, other than a few classes where you need to take one before the other. Care of the Older Adult is a common one to start with, since most people who work with the typical hospital...

  5. WGU rn to bsn program

    benegesserit replied to nurse blondie93's topic in Western Governors University

    The cost comes out to about $3500 per semester (all resources, such as books, included). How much it actually ends up costing you will depend on how many credits you need to complete (someone...

  6. RN to BSN to MSN

    benegesserit replied to cmillerva's topic in Western Governors University

    A lot of popular posts were started in 2010, but the more recent posts in those threads are

  7. Going from Med/Surg to LTC thinking is hard

    benegesserit replied to dorselm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you did right. Unless a specific and documented decision had been made to not send him to the hospital, that is what you needed to

  8. Applied Health Assessment UPT1

    benegesserit replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    You can have notes for reference, but can't read off them continually. I printed out the sheet that the graders use (you can find this in taskstream), annotated it with notes where needed, stuck it on...

  9. Anyone using a ChromeBook?

    benegesserit replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Western Governors University

    I'll try. First, I forgot to mention that I think this will only work on intel-based Chromebooks (Does it have an "Intel Inside" sticker? If not, it may not work. The Samsung ones won't work. My Acer...

  10. RN-MSN at WGU... Help!

    benegesserit replied to LuckyRN23's topic in Western Governors University

    Same as required to teach an offline nursing course. It's an accredited program - they don't just hire some random person who never graduated high school and call it

  11. WGU - competency based means let go of perfectionism!

    benegesserit replied to klone's topic in Western Governors University

    I think it should be fine, though obviously most of us in the program haven't previously done a BSN program and don't have anything to compare it to. WGU can be quick and relatively light if your goal...

  12. Needing more information before I make decision

    benegesserit replied to amberm5's topic in Western Governors University

    Don't let the FB group stress you out. Remember that people post there primarily for either celebration or because they want support with something - they don't post the everyday mundane stuff. The...

  13. Thoughts after my first WGU term

    benegesserit replied to tater.jake's topic in Western Governors University

    Both. Some of the classes have online exams (objective assessment), some have essays or other projects (performance assessment). It's about 1/3 objective, 2/3 performance assessments (depending on...

  14. New WGU application code

    benegesserit replied to LoneStar1908's topic in Western Governors University

    I am not in Texas and received the same code, so it'll work for

  15. Schools that DO accept WGU credits/transfers

    benegesserit replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Western Governors University

    It's less a matter of not accepting and more not having a competitive

  16. Anyone using a ChromeBook?

    benegesserit replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Western Governors University

    I use a Chromebook. It works for about 95% of stuff, but the other 5% really need a computer running Windows (or presumably MacOS, as that's pretty mainstream and I haven't heard any complaints from...

  17. Hoping for some insight with pre-requisites

    benegesserit replied to pinknurse09's topic in Western Governors University

    Almost everyone has to take the health assessment classes, biochemistry, and statistics. Statistics they'll waive if you've had a statistics class in the past 5 years. The others, you basically have...

  18. WGU RN-BSN in 1 1/2 years??

    benegesserit replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Everyone starts off with 12 units per semester. If you're getting financial aid, you have to complete at least 2/3 of these units in order to continue qualifying for financial aid. If you're not...

  19. Thoughts after my first WGU term

    benegesserit replied to tater.jake's topic in Western Governors University

    I definitely agree on this. I would have gotten a lot more done this term if I weren't quite so perfectionist. I suspect this is something a lot of us struggle with - we put all this effort into...

  20. WGU and RN to BSN questions

    benegesserit replied to suzzie_queue's topic in Western Governors University

    FWIW, I'm one of the ones who moaned and groaned about Biochem in the very popular facebook group. The content, for a college-level biochemistry course, is easy. I don't think anyone would deny that....

  21. Is RN to BSN while working full time possible?

    benegesserit replied to rkr1225's topic in Western Governors University

    I've worked 40-60 hours a week through this semester. I have three kids, and am 8 months pregnant, so not lacking in home responsibilities. I have a bad procrastination problem. I still expect to...

  22. Is RN-BSN at WGU appropriate for a new nurse?

    benegesserit replied to wolfe86542's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes, WGU requires employment (full time or regularly scheduled part-time, not PRN) at the time of admission. But I don't think it's otherwise inappropriate for a new grad. It's designed so that, if...

  23. RN to BSN WGU Clinicals?

    benegesserit replied to lizbye's topic in Western Governors University

    You have to be working at least part time (scheduled, not PRN) at the time you enroll. I specifically asked before enrolling what would happen if I ended up not working at some point during the...

  24. November 1st

    benegesserit replied to Crt2rn's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm hopefully starting 11/1. I'm not particularly happy with the enrollment process, and it's possible it'll end up getting pushed back a month because of admission requirements I wasn't made aware...

  25. Disposing of medication rolls with patient names

    benegesserit replied to QABSN's topic in General Nursing

    This is what we do, too. Plastic cards, bottles, etc. get the label peeled off (yes, this is a pain) or well obscured with permanent