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

    benegesserit replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    You work at your own pace. There are no set due dates for completing assignments. You just do them. Many people actually complete this course faster than 3

  2. When entering orders, please remember....

    benegesserit replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Huntington's

  3. BSN or MSN

    benegesserit replied to dognbutrfly's topic in Western Governors University

    From what I researched, WGU's MSN program didn't seem like a good pathway to an advanced degree with a clinical focus. That, and I didn't feel comfortable committing to the full MSN program before I...

  4. Did this happen to you?

    benegesserit replied to EMEddie's topic in Western Governors University

    I also had them demand my AP transcripts, though none of them made a difference in my actual transcript

  5. Opinion regarding WGU

    benegesserit replied to CareerChanger2009's topic in Western Governors University

    As a procrastinator, I totally agree with this. I could have finished the program in 12 months with no problems, even with 60 hour workweeks and a family, if it weren't for

  6. WAKE UP!!!!

    benegesserit replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think sometimes routine, combined with being in a hurry (and who isn't in a hurry with ~25 patients to medicate within a 2 hour window?), can lead to seeing what you expect to see. You've cared for...

  7. Maternity Scrubs

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

    I just wore regular bottoms under the belly, and larger tops (Normally wear Medium or Large, and needed XL at the end). But I carry relatively small. I'm a cheapskate and can't stand the thought of...

  8. How to access tasks that have not been assigned to you yet

    benegesserit replied to klone's topic in Western Governors University

    They now have some classes with both OAs and PAs. In those classes you'd both take a test and submit tasks. But for classes with just PAs, yes, that's all you'd

  9. Online Nursing Study Tips: What Has Worked For Me

    benegesserit replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    Instead of starting at the beginning of the course of study and working through the whole thing before doing the tasks/test, look at the task requirements or take the preassessment first, then refer...

  10. Feeling Irritated... I Passed the PA. Not Allowed to Take OA!

    benegesserit replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    That's really strange. Why in the world would taking a break to focus on another class first be beneficial to your performance? And in that particular class (only one class has a cut score that...

  11. Any chiropractors in the WGU program?

    benegesserit replied to chiros2005's topic in Western Governors University

    They should have given you some sort of instructions about appealing - mine said to contact my enrollment counselor. You'll probably have to submit some sort of official course information from the...

  12. How Long to Complete? RN-BSN, BSN-MSN

    benegesserit replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Western Governors University

    Most people I see on the Facebook group are taking 2 semesters to complete the BSN. I'll be taking 3, mainly because life was unexpectedly really overwhelming during the first semester, and I decided...

  13. How Long to Complete? RN-BSN, BSN-MSN

    benegesserit replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Western Governors University

    I think most of the people paying a lot of attention to this forum are current students, so we can only guess at our

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

    benegesserit replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    No, but I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work. There are LVN to BSN programs out there, and you might want to see if one of those would end up being more cost/time

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

    benegesserit replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    I agree - the "respond to 2-3 discussion board postings" assignments in other online programs I've attended drove me nuts. Especially when the original question asked was something with a specific...

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

    benegesserit replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    There are currently no group projects in the BSN program, and I would disregard any post claiming that there were. They're either confused, referring to a different program either within WGU (maybe...

  17. Transcript Eval. 45 CU needed..Any thoughts

    benegesserit replied to nurse2fnp's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes. A lot of people struggle with Nutrition and Statistics. I've taken nutrition twice before, and statistics 15 years ago, and found both classes pretty simple, even though I didn't remember a...

  18. WGU Sept 2014..Anyone??

    benegesserit replied to nurse2fnp's topic in Western Governors University

    No! I never would have started the program at all if my enrollment counselor was also my mentor :) You'll get assigned someone different for your mentor, and never have to speak to the enrollment...

  19. microbiology and statistics at WGU

    benegesserit replied to anxiouslynervous's topic in Western Governors University

    Those classes are pretty standard requirements for BSN programs, so you're likely to have to take them regardless of where you go, and WGU is a pretty low-pressure environment for taking them....

  20. Transcript Eval. 45 CU needed..Any thoughts

    benegesserit replied to nurse2fnp's topic in Western Governors University

    If you have to take classes that you feel you've already fulfilled, you can submit an appeal. If you don't think you have grounds for an appeal... Would the potential of taking an extra semester...

  21. All Set For August 1st

    benegesserit replied to MyCall2Nsg's topic in Western Governors University

    Don't worry - there are lots of us in the same boat! WGU is designed for people with jobs and lives. Just don't feel you have to keep up with anyone - go at a pace that works for

  22. RN-BSN Washington State Pre-requisites?

    benegesserit replied to mbschloss's topic in Western Governors University

    I've seen nothing from people who are currently enrolled - it's all from the September starters. So if there's a change, I think it must be brand

  23. RN-BSN Washington State Pre-requisites?

    benegesserit replied to mbschloss's topic in Western Governors University

    It's a health assessment course, focused largely on techniques such as percussion that go beyond what is taught at the ADN level. Almost everyone has to take it, though I've heard of a few people not...

  24. LTC 101: What To Expect

    benegesserit replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep, rehab tends to be more difficult. Where I work, it generally has 5-10 less patients than the LTC floors, but the acuity is higher, every single one of them needs a medicare assessment and...

  25. Start Date August 1st, 2014 - BSN vs. MSN

    benegesserit replied to RN2012's topic in Western Governors University

    You don't have to make the decision right now - you can start off as BSN and switch to MSN if you decide it's going well. There are only about 3 classes that have different BSN and MSN versions, so...