featherzRN

featherzRN MSN

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  1. Governor of CA

    featherzRN replied to Maltruistic's topic in Excelsior College

    I'd also point out that the ban went into effect if you graduated past 2003. There are MANY excelsior graduates with California licensure (like me!) that graduated before that time and have worked as...

  2. WGU - RN to BSN - 90 hr clinical requirement. How are you meeting it?

    featherzRN replied to JennRN65's topic in Western Governors University

    My topic was disaster planning and I finished in one month exactly. Depending on your topic, you can do classes, live webinars, long site tours... for disaster your local cert or fire station training...

  3. WHY do I need a BSN?

    featherzRN replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I've been a nurse for over 25 years (gack!), and I've never had a problem finding a job with just an associates degree. I didn't expect to ever have problems finding employment. That said, a BSN may...

  4. How do WGU vertify your employment??

    featherzRN replied to CARAMELO's topic in Western Governors University

    You will need to submit your resume. I don't believe they call your employer, but I don't know for sure. There's also a background check, but I can't remember if a workplace is needed for

  5. Statistics online at Wgu

    featherzRN replied to 4sunshine's topic in Western Governors University

    It's up to you. Some can complete classes that quickly, some cannot. It's all in how much you want or CAN put into it - if you have other responsibilities such as kids or a demanding job, you may not...

  6. Statistics online at Wgu

    featherzRN replied to 4sunshine's topic in Western Governors University

    Your mentor will go over all that with you, but a lot of people seem to start with Care of the Older adult, which if you work with the elderly is probably one of the easier classes. Another option,...

  7. I am 24 days into WGU's RN-MSN program and I love it,

    featherzRN replied to skoolrn's topic in Western Governors University

    Heh, if you think that's bad don't ask me how many classes I finished in 14 weeks. =) WGU is competency based, so it can be very quick if you know or can learn the material. Most people do NOT...

  8. Looking for Online Transition RN-BSN

    featherzRN replied to A.Card's topic in School, College Programs

    There are a ton of them! :) What are your future goals? I went to WGU, and I don't regret it, but there's a lot of good

  9. cheapest rn to bsn bridge program?

    featherzRN replied to knnyz's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Check over in the wgu forum but there are many accepted to fnp schools with a WGU degree. Only caveat here is that at WGU, you can't get any more then a 3.0 GPA (or any less). All classes are...

  10. cheapest rn to bsn bridge program?

    featherzRN replied to knnyz's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did all my prereqs AND my nursing classes at WGU for $3600. There, it's 'all you can finish' for the same price. Results not typical. :) I do hear good things about ULL also, although they charge...

  11. cheapest rn to bsn bridge program?

    featherzRN replied to knnyz's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You can't beat WGU for cost IF you are willing to be a nut and try to get it all done in one term ($3600). Two terms would put you at about 7K, which is a lot more doable. I was able to get mine done...

  12. Excelsior-Caveat Emptor-Let The Buyer Beware

    featherzRN replied to tommye12's topic in Excelsior College

    FWIW, I passed my CPNE on the first try with no repeats. And I didn't sign up with college network or any other publishing company, nor did I do any workshops. It's tough, but it's definitely do-able....

  13. WHY do I need a BSN?

    featherzRN replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    20+

  14. WHY do I need a BSN?

    featherzRN replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

  15. WHY do I need a BSN?

    featherzRN replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I went to WGU and it cost me a grand total of $3600, all inclusive except for the $15 diploma sleeve I had to purchase. That's not typical, but even at two terms it would cost about 7K. I paid cash,...

  16. Having a hard time finding a RN-BSN program that accepts Excelsior Credits/degree

    featherzRN replied to nkoyon's topic in Excelsior College

    When you are completed with your excelsior degree you will have a regionally accredited associates degree, either an ASN or an AASN. This is generally all that is needed to get into any RN to BSN...

  17. Considering starting RN-BSN

    featherzRN replied to susie.davis.56's topic in Western Governors University

    HI Susie! An enrollment counselor would probably be better to ask, but I will give it a shot. :) WGU is competency-based, meaning you just need to complete an assessment of some type to pass the...

  18. Having a hard time finding a RN-BSN program that accepts Excelsior Credits/degree

    featherzRN replied to nkoyon's topic in Excelsior College

    Excelsior college (not TCN) is properly accredited (regionally and CCNE) and non profit. Your credits should transfer fine. I got into several RN to BSN programs with my degree - which schools have...

  19. WHY do I need a BSN?

    featherzRN replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    According to excelsior wrt GA, yes, but there is a chart telling how much LPN training counts. Excelsior College | State Board Requirements I'd be able to endorse to GA, as my LPN training...

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

    featherzRN replied to rkr1225's topic in Western Governors University

    WGU did change the policy on the 'ASN waives all sorts of genEd', at least a little. I ended up starting after that and had to retake several things that were previously waived under that policy. Not...

  21. WHY do I need a BSN?

    featherzRN replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I graduated from Excelsior back in the stone age when it was Regents College and California still liked us. (And yes, I have a California license and have had one for 20 years). Have never had...

  22. Excelsior LPN to RN. looking for opinions.

    featherzRN replied to jessahanne's topic in Excelsior College

    I did mine very very quickly, but this was in the stone age before FCCA and even before the internet LOL. That said, it's still a great program and I have known many many people that have done it. :)...

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

    featherzRN replied to rkr1225's topic in Western Governors University

    I worked and still do work full time - banker's hours, M-F. I was able to complete the program in record time, but did have to take off a few days here and there to do interviews for the practicum. I...

  24. ADN to MSN

    featherzRN replied to Spunj13's topic in Western Governors University

    You don't need a GRE or 1 year of experience or any of that for a WGU MSN. The program is all-new, however, so it's hard to tell how long it will take someone that's motivated. The old MSN could be...

  25. RN to BSN in NY

    featherzRN replied to GoingBackToSchool:'s topic in School, College Programs

    I live in NY and finished up WGU earlier this year. Was extremely inexpensive and very quick. Have not had any problems with acceptance as it has all the relevant