mharperPhD

mharperPhD has 33 years experience and specializes in Critical Care, staff education.

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1. Western Governor's university BSN & Southern California University of Health Sciences

   mharperPhD replied to LosAngelesLVNRN's topic in Western Governors University

   Or you can call 866 -

2. Western Governor's university BSN & Southern California University of Health Sciences

   mharperPhD replied to LosAngelesLVNRN's topic in Western Governors University

   I'm not sure what they are either! Please call and chat with a counselor and

3. Western Governor's university BSN & Southern California University of Health Sciences

   mharperPhD replied to LosAngelesLVNRN's topic in Western Governors University

   Biochem is a requirement that must be fulfilled. Have you checked to see what the prereqs are for taking it through

4. Western Governor's university BSN & Southern California University of Health Sciences

   mharperPhD replied to LosAngelesLVNRN's topic in Western Governors University

   The pre-licensure program is a cohort program. That means you start with a group and progress with the group. You have scheduled learning labs and scheduled clinical intensives. You must stay up to...

5. Western Governor's university BSN & Southern California University of Health Sciences

   mharperPhD replied to LosAngelesLVNRN's topic in Western Governors University

   While there has been discussion about (and requests for) an NP program, at this time we do not have a projected start date that I am aware of. I'll do some checking and see if I can find out anything...

6. 2nd thoughts about WGU

   mharperPhD replied to 2shihtzus's topic in Western Governors University

   Check out our Web site at wgu.edu. There's no "set" time frame for completion of the RN-MSN. Since it's competency based, you move at your own pace. You can finish as quickly as you can move through...

7. Western Governor's university BSN & Southern California University of Health Sciences

   mharperPhD replied to LosAngelesLVNRN's topic in Western Governors University

   Let me know if you still don't hear

8. Western Governor's university BSN & Southern California University of Health Sciences

   mharperPhD replied to LosAngelesLVNRN's topic in Western Governors University

   Yes, WGU accepts credits from accredited institutions whether online or face to face. When you apply, your transcripts are evaluated and you are notified of what credits are accepted. Have you used...

9. Western Governor's university BSN & Southern California University of Health Sciences

   mharperPhD replied to LosAngelesLVNRN's topic in Western Governors University

   If you have an ADN and want a BSN, you can start at the beginning of ANY month - you don't have to wait for a semester to begin. If you are not yet an RN and are seeking admission to the prelicensure...

10. Western Governor's university BSN & Southern California University of Health Sciences

    mharperPhD replied to LosAngelesLVNRN's topic in Western Governors University

    For specifics about admission, I must refer you to the admissions office... If you go to the website at www.wgu.edu there's a place where you can chat with an admissions counselor about the courses...

11. Western Governor's university BSN & Southern California University of Health Sciences

    mharperPhD replied to LosAngelesLVNRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Hi Offshore Medic, It looks like you've got ambitious career goals and I applaud you. I will answer the questions I can but will also have to refer you to admissions for some of your questions. You...

12. LPN course that bridges over to RN...more overwhelming?

    mharperPhD replied to lina.561's topic in LPN to RN

    LA_StudentNurse Thank you for your private message. I don't have access to send private messages yet! But I want to respond to your question. I am not familiar with the program that you asked me...

13. 2nd thoughts about WGU

    mharperPhD replied to 2shihtzus's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm currently the mentor for clinical faculty at WGU for the pre-licensure program. In my experience as a nurse manager (my master's degree is in nursing administration), I can tell you that your...

14. Western Governor's university BSN & Southern California University of Health Sciences

    mharperPhD replied to LosAngelesLVNRN's topic in Western Governors University

    You are correct. We currently have cohorts scheduled for April and September in Southern

15. Western Governor's university BSN & Southern California University of Health Sciences

    mharperPhD replied to LosAngelesLVNRN's topic in Western Governors University

    You do not have to have a 4.0 to get into the program. We look at many factors such as your science and math grades, previous health care experience, etc. If you are currently working in health...