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

    benegesserit replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    You don't have to interview anyone. You also don't have to include all the info from all the questionnaires, so just use them as a rough guide as to what to look for. You really need MUCH less than it...

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

    benegesserit replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    I couldn't tell you why they phrase it that way, but those of us who are students are not lying about this - at this time, there are no clinicals in the sense that you had them in an ADN program....

  3. another new nurse swimming in ltc

    benegesserit replied to rj2011's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A single job that you leave quickly with good justification is unlikely to be a problem. If you have a pattern of staying at jobs for only a short time, it could be. If the facility is within the same...

  4. Cons of WGU

    benegesserit replied to ERnurse71's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes, there are quite a few papers - 16 tasks requiring APA formatting within the core nursing classes, potentially more if you have prerequisites to do. These range from very short papers and...

  5. Salary for RN's working in Nursing Home

    benegesserit replied to flowerly's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It really depends on location. I've heard some areas where $19/hour is

  6. grandmother with dementia

    benegesserit replied to nurseshellyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You know, it all depends. I have a resident who gets very agitated if you therapeutically lie about her dead husband's whereabouts, but is just fine if you remind her in a matter-of-fact way about the...

  7. New grad too stressed about the job- Is this normal?

    benegesserit replied to sail2boat2002's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    But be aware that doing fingersticks in communal spaces like the dining room is likely to be considered a dignity issue by your

  8. Final term, final term, final term!

    benegesserit replied to klone's topic in Western Governors University

    Well, that's nonsensical. Makes much more sense to get the housekeeper now so that you can concentrate on school!

  9. Biochemistry

    benegesserit replied to Mary Ann Joseph's topic in Western Governors University

    Biochemistry does have some very basic math, but it's 1st grade level adding and subtracting. If I remember right, TEAS does not have anything that goes beyond basic arithmetic. There are questions...

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

    benegesserit replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    They change their policies regularly. This would not be the only issue where there's been a flip-flop. I specifically asked about this when enrolling, because life happens and it would really suck to...

  11. Cons of WGU

    benegesserit replied to ERnurse71's topic in Western Governors University

    I think you'll find it much easier to get through classes at WGU. It's not that WGU is easier, but the ability to cut through the BS and get as much done as you want when it's convenient for you...

  12. Cons of WGU

    benegesserit replied to ERnurse71's topic in Western Governors University

    It really varies from person to person and from course to course. Some courses many people can complete in a few days, or even a few hours (Care of the Older Adult, Information Management). Others...

  13. Cons of WGU

    benegesserit replied to ERnurse71's topic in Western Governors University

    I agree. I did choose WGU, so obviously people's incorrect perceptions weren't a deterrent for me. As far as I can tell, hospitals around here want just an accredited BSN. And since plenty of WGU...

  14. Cons of WGU

    benegesserit replied to ERnurse71's topic in Western Governors University

    Yeah, don't fear stats. Limiting yourself to BSN programs that don't include a statistics class is going to majorly limit your options, and WGU's class is not bad. WGU has a lot of double-edged...

  15. Orientation for a new grad

    benegesserit replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had 6 shifts of orientation as a new grad in LTC, plus one night shift where I was sort of oriented for a half shift or so. 5 of the 6 shifts were not on the hall where I ended up working most...

  16. Stuck because of videos

    benegesserit replied to AZMOMO2's topic in Western Governors University

    I didn't have a cameraman, just set up the camera somewhere that had a good view, then adjusted it as necessary, like when the "patient" has to get up and walk

  17. Stuck because of videos

    benegesserit replied to AZMOMO2's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes. I put the health assessment video off until the very last minute, and that was the only thing preventing me from accelerating several classes in my first semester. But I agree, they're pretty...

  18. WGU statistics or other on-line?

    benegesserit replied to sanjose's topic in Western Governors University

    I think that either your brain is wired for stats or it isn't. If it is, WGU is about as easy as you're going to get. This was me - I way overstudied because so many people do have trouble with stats,...

  19. Transcript Evaluation

    benegesserit replied to Emmi7's topic in Western Governors University

    I think they give themselves leeway for high volume times or for cases where they have to do more follow-up (eg. someone who previously went to school in a foreign country). But it's usually pretty...

  20. Number 1 in the queue! Gah!

    benegesserit replied to klone's topic in Western Governors University

    I think there's something that slows it down to a crawl when you get down below 10. Yesterday, I went from 50 to 10 within about an hour, and then it took another several hours to get to 1, and then I...

  21. Knitting during class: ok or not?

    benegesserit replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    I used to sew during some of my prerequisite classes. Doing something helps keep me engaged - I'm less likely to mentally wander off into lala-land. I asked the instructor first, and she was fine with...

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

    benegesserit replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    Also remember that, if you do have to re-take a class, the self-pacing means you can generally get through it very

  23. Pacing Guides

    benegesserit replied to RonnieDita's topic in Western Governors University

    I believe your mentor has to approve your request to test, and this usually requires passing (or at least being close to passing) the preassessment. Sometimes they go through and approve everything...

  24. Has anyone taken Biochem at WGU?

    benegesserit replied to natalie877's topic in Western Governors University

    Different context. A few specific classes in the RN-to-BSN program have "cohorts". In this case, they're a totally optional and voluntary time-management/study strategy for that particular class, not...

  25. Western Governors RN-to-BSN: My First 6 Month Term (Almost)

    benegesserit replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    To add to that... there are a lot of classes where it will say something in the course of study about "write this in your notebook" or "post on the message board about such and such" or "Go to the...