featherzRN

featherzRN MSN

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

    featherzRN replied to wolfe86542's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm in the WGU facebook group, and we have quite a few new grads doing the program.. However, as Jess6 mentioned, WGU requires you to be

  2. WGU, Who else is starting with me

    featherzRN replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in Western Governors University

    Don't sleep much and do nothing but study when not at work. I started studying a week before classes started so I could take two class final exams (objective examinations) right after the term...

  3. What is the quickest masters degree?

    featherzRN replied to Chris the Nurse's topic in Western Governors University

    well, the competency is equivalent to a 3.0, but I am guessing you'd want higher than that.

  4. WGU, Who else is starting with me

    featherzRN replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in Western Governors University

    I did 50 in 3.5 months so it's definitely possible. But it won't be easy! You are the first person who had more to do than I

  5. Anyone recently gone to WGU?

    featherzRN replied to DeterminedRN15's topic in Western Governors University

    Dunno if you are the new person we are all greeting over on facebook, but if so, hi! I am Heather over there. As for the practicum - it's 90 hours of interviews/classes/surveys associated with a...

  6. Should I allow tuition costs to dictate my education? HELP please!

    featherzRN replied to unbalanced's topic in General Students

    Check out several of the lower cost RN to BSN programs (online) - there are several under 10K total, some considerably so if you are willing to do nothing but study to get it done more quickly. I am...

  7. Anyone recently gone to WGU?

    featherzRN replied to DeterminedRN15's topic in Western Governors University

    There are several new grads in the program now. It's definitely doable IMO. No, the tests, materials, books, etc, are all included in the price. You can take tests at home via a webcam (which they...

  8. Anyone recently gone to WGU?

    featherzRN replied to DeterminedRN15's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm an unusual case - I got through it in just over three months. But generally it takes 6 months to a year. Don't worry about APA - I graduated over 20 years ago from my ADN and had never even...

  9. Anyone recently gone to WGU?

    featherzRN replied to DeterminedRN15's topic in Western Governors University

    I graduated in September, but I'm still active on the facebook page for the BSN. Haven't heard of anyone having problems with the 3.0. I love WGU! The only problems I have seen here are people not...

  10. WGU BSN to MSN in leadership

    featherzRN replied to roseonye's topic in Western Governors University

    The new MSN is completely revamped from the one that people were taking prior to september and has extra classes and a new field experience. No one that I know of from the various online communities...

  11. So confused GCU or WGU??? someone please help!

    featherzRN replied to Lysa71's topic in Western Governors University

    Sounds like you'll need biochemistry at WGU (that's all that's required, not regular chemistry). The Biochem class at WGU is one of the better classes with good support and is actually pretty fun. I...

  12. Does anyone here went/going to Western Governors University (WGU) ?

    featherzRN replied to Veque12's topic in Western Governors University

    I PM'd you on your first question, as referrals are not allowed here. As to your second - all the books and materials are provided by WGU in electronic format. As for the shortest time - it can be...

  13. What are the classes and materials like with wgu?

    featherzRN replied to northmississippi's topic in Western Governors University

    The books are e-books. Each class has a study outline that corresponds with the e-books - There are often also webinars, study guides, etc - depends on the class and how much you already know. To pass...

  14. OU versus Kaplan

    featherzRN replied to applesxoranges's topic in Ohio University

    If you mean the one at WGU, they send you the webcam they want you to use. Or you can go to a local testing center, no webcam. And very few people take 2 years at WGU.

  15. Fast and Cheap without all the added course crap

    featherzRN replied to kellydin86's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, a BSN will require 120ish units, which have to be gotten somehow. The extra classes are meant to make you more 'well rounded' and you'll end up taking them wherever you go, assuming the school is...

  16. Can anyone infer info on RN-BSN schools: UTEP, WGU, Texas Tech, UTA, Lamar?

    featherzRN replied to okiedokie123's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Biochemistry is nothing to be scared of. It's an arts and crafts project. Seriously. The class most people seem to hate is Statistics. :) (although I thought it was pretty easy for a stats class)....

  17. Can anyone infer info on RN-BSN schools: UTEP, WGU, Texas Tech, UTA, Lamar?

    featherzRN replied to okiedokie123's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm a cheapo too, that's why I went to WGU. I spent 3.6K (they had a deal then where I didn't have to pay the resource fee) and alllll done. But again, YMMV as far as finishing in one term.

  18. Can anyone infer info on RN-BSN schools: UTEP, WGU, Texas Tech, UTA, Lamar?

    featherzRN replied to okiedokie123's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I went to WGU - read through that forum to see all of the questions. It's awesome, and lets you accelerate at your own pace plus no cost for books or added prerequisites. Only gotchyas is the 3.0 GPA...

  19. WGU, GCU, or UoP???

    featherzRN replied to Guest757854's topic in School, College Programs

    No, I haven't decided. I may not do any of them. All of them are too pricey for something I honestly don't need. It's just a 'want' rather than a need. But it's nice to know I could get in! :) WGU...

  20. WGU, GCU, or UoP???

    featherzRN replied to Guest757854's topic in School, College Programs

    I loved WGU - finished at warp speed and for only about 3.5K. Can't beat that! But YMMV on how long it takes and how much it will cost. FWIW, I applied for three MSN programs after graduation and not...

  21. RN to BSN WGU Clinicals?

    featherzRN replied to lizbye's topic in Western Governors University

    The "clinical" at WGU is a 90-hour community health project. You come up with a topic, interview community members and leaders, develop a plan, etc. There are accommodations available for certain...

  22. RN-MSN program at Aspen University

    featherzRN replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was pretty interested in the MSN program at Aspen, but the 180 hour practicum with an MSN prepared nurse just isn't practical at this time. Did some research, and I'd likely have to drive 50+ miles...

  23. New WGU MSN curriculum

    featherzRN replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Western Governors University

    The "bad things' actually are that several of the new classes have low pass rates and appear to be rather poorly associated with the study texts. Also, the new field experience has not been outlined...

  24. RN to BSN Online, start dates year round?

    featherzRN replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I paid $3500 for the whole program (WGU), but that's only possible if you are a hardcore obsessive studier and can get it done in one term.

  25. How many Christmases have you worked?

    featherzRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I've been a nurse 25 years and I've never worked Christmas day. Ok, once I worked Xmas eve into Xmas morning, but then I was able to get to the family thing. My first 5 years in med surg/ICU/etc I...