skoolrn

skoolrn BSN, MSN, RN

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

    skoolrn replied to skoolrn's topic in Western Governors University

    The focus is statistical theory.... There are no math problems to do. The theory is hard for

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

    skoolrn replied to skoolrn's topic in Western Governors University

    I am taking Applied Statistics now and have struggled with it. Its all concepts, no math. If I pass my final on Saturday I will have completed a term (12 credits) in about 6 weeks. My advice to people...

  3. Starting RN to BSN 3/1/13. Who's with me?

    skoolrn replied to LoveToHike's topic in Western Governors University

    I took stats in the 1980's, WGU requires it within 5 yrs for it to

  4. RN-BSN ..... question on "terms" and graduating

    skoolrn replied to msa9179's topic in Western Governors University

    I like your thinking!!! Good luck! Keep us

  5. Changes to MSN Ed program coming....

    skoolrn replied to serenity1's topic in Western Governors University

    I would think you would be "grandfathered" in. I hope so. Im in the same boat, I'm 1 month into the RN-MSN program. I wish they would get rid of the research classes because I would love advanced...

  6. WGU writes: RN-BSN in 6 months is a rumor, not do-able

    skoolrn replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    @kissmyasn, no you just keep adding classes into the term you are in. I'm in my 4th class of the term that started March 1. I will be done soon and will have taken and passed 12 credits. My mentor...

  7. general RN-BSN or RN-MSN Coursework question

    skoolrn replied to msa9179's topic in Western Governors University

    Absolutely do

  8. RN-BSN ..... question on "terms" and graduating

    skoolrn replied to msa9179's topic in Western Governors University

    You graduate when you finish and you WILL get a prorated amount of $$$ back depending on the date you finish!!! Thats one of the things that is so great about

  9. WGU writes: RN-BSN in 6 months is a rumor, not do-able

    skoolrn replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    yes the Comm and Pop Health has to be taken first because ur practicum builds on it. the big complaint I see in the community is that u need 90 hours of documented hours talking to people, etc and its...

  10. Starting RN to BSN 3/1/13. Who's with me?

    skoolrn replied to LoveToHike's topic in Western Governors University

    Im in stats now and so far its my least favorite class. Its a lot of theory and even though i have taken stats before I find myself floundering around. uggh! I dont do any type of math well Health...

  11. WGU writes: RN-BSN in 6 months is a rumor, not do-able

    skoolrn replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I need 8 classes for my BSN, I completed THREE of them in 24 days, and I'm taking my 4th one now. I will complete this one in 2 more weeks max. So I have until August 31 to finish the next 4 classes....

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

    skoolrn replied to skoolrn's topic in Western Governors University

    Hi RN*mommy! Yes, the three "U" classes and their corresponding "labs" that I need are being tweaked but I don't know how yet! My mentor said that they (the mentors) were told NOT to enroll anyone...

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

    skoolrn replied to skoolrn's topic in Western Governors University

    @ann_kristen, I have a BS in Biology so that definitely has helped. For Nutrition, I had it a long time ago so it was a refresher and I took that assessment after a week. I took Care of the Older...

  14. WGU RN to BSN. Starting 4/1/13 Anyone?

    skoolrn replied to Karin RN's topic in Western Governors University

    Im doing my BSN portion of the RN-MSN program and nutrition was a piece of cake!! haha! no pun intended:)! You dont need to buy anything! You use e texts and online links to resources that they hook...

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

    skoolrn replied to skoolrn's topic in Western Governors University

    hi paradiseboundRN! I work 35 hrs a week and spend about 25 hours on school work. I used only the resources WGU provided for the Health Assessment course. I passed nutrition(which I had yrs ago), and...

  16. Is it feasible/realistic to be able to work as a school nurse well into my 60's?

    skoolrn replied to bella201's topic in School

    Right out or school you will not have the experience to work the ER or as a school nurse. These jobs also have minimum educational requirements in most cases... usually a BSN. In my state, a nurse...

  17. Why is WGU continuing to ask me the same questions over and over?

    skoolrn replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    WGU wants to be sure you really understand that this is not a typical program. Im sure the repeated questions are because they had problems in the past with people saying, " But you didn't tell me...

  18. Just took the WGU preassment math test

    skoolrn replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Hi paradiseboundRN! I start on March1 and I'm turning 55 soon so don't think you're alone! Some of the math was very easy and some I just laughed at because I had no idea what to do! I'm sure you...

  19. RN-MSN starting 1/1/13. Anyone with me?

    skoolrn replied to NurseYari's topic in Western Governors University

    @marycarney, I will definately be buying the PERLA software! Thank you so much for that tip! @NurseYari, I am anxiously waiting for my transcript eval! WGU got my last transcript on 1/14 so I'm hoping...

  20. Starting WGU RN-MSN Education program 3/1/13

    skoolrn replied to skoolrn's topic in Western Governors University

    15 months is excellent!! I hope to do the BSN MSN in 18 months or less. I have had stats and nutrition but WGU changed the program so I have to retake them(and take their courses) and I need a biochem...

  21. Starting WGU RN-MSN Education program 3/1/13

    skoolrn replied to skoolrn's topic in Western Governors University

    How long did it take you to complete? How was biochem, stats and

  22. Starting WGU RN-MSN Education program 3/1/13

    skoolrn replied to skoolrn's topic in Western Governors University

    I would love to hear from

  23. RN-MSN starting 1/1/13. Anyone with me?

    skoolrn replied to NurseYari's topic in Western Governors University

    I found out tonight that I am starting 3/1/13! I wanted to start 2/1/13 but they are full for February and all my transcripts haven't been received yet. Definately

  24. RN-MSN starting 1/1/13. Anyone with me?

    skoolrn replied to NurseYari's topic in Western Governors University

    I decided to just do it! So I have applied for the RN to MSN Education program, taken my readiness assessment and passed. Transcripts are ordered from my previous schools and I have done the FAFSA and...

  25. RN-MSN starting 1/1/13. Anyone with me?

    skoolrn replied to NurseYari's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks for your input! I'm just bumming because I thought I would only need the biochem. I really dont like the idea of taking stats AGAIN! and I really dont understand the US History piece AT ALL!...