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  1. Got accepted to an awesome Nursing PhD program after WGU MSN

    ukjenn231 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Wanted to contribute my two cents to this debate... I finished my MSN at WGU in Education in less than 4 months. Although I never intended to, the MSN program inspired me to pursue a PhD. I...

  2. Cumulative GPA

    ukjenn231 replied to Shanon4414's topic in Western Governors University

    It's a 3.0 automatically because they do not grade on a numeric or letter based system. Either you meet the requirements of the assignment or you don't. Then you pass and move on. So at the end you...

  3. Starting my PhD in the Fall! Is anyone else out there a PhD student?

    ukjenn231 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I just got accepted to a Nursing PhD program for the fall! I'm excited and scared to death! There's not much info to peruse out there on the Nursing PhD.... Just wondering if anyone else is doing...

  4. Just finished the MSN-Ed!

    ukjenn231 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I just finished the MSN - Education focus this past week!! I did it very quickly (4 months) while working a full-time hospital job and a part time adjunct job. I credit a couple things for it to be...

  5. Is it a bad idea to go to nursing school right now? (No more shortage)

    ukjenn231 replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I echo the about comments about older nurses are going to be retiring over the next decade, so I don't think job opportunities will be difficult to come by. I work as an adjunct nursing instructor...

  6. Consensus about WGU MSN grads??

    ukjenn231 replied to sandy022's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    It's totally accredited, and becoming more well-known... I've seen the TV commercials now :) Instead of telling people why they should be concerned, just be confident and proud of your school work....

  7. Online Doctoral programs

    ukjenn231 replied to D.Larry's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I did a lot of research for online PhD programs. I found that Villanova and the University of Central Florida have programs that are mostly online - I think at UCF you have to go to Orlando two times...

  8. Schools that DO accept WGU credits/transfers

    ukjenn231 replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Western Governors University

    I was accepted to the University of South Florida's Nursing PhD program after receiving my MSN at WGU. I was also encouraged to apply for my PhD with my WGU MSN degree by advisors at the University...

  9. Schools that DO accept WGU credits/transfers

    ukjenn231 replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Western Governors University

    The asterisk indicates doctorate

  10. Just finished the MSN-Ed!

    ukjenn231 replied to ukjenn231's topic in Western Governors University

    I think it all depends on what you want to do. You should research the type of job you want and see what the desired qualifications are. In my experience, most places just want that check box for...

  11. MSN-Ed in 9.5 months!

    ukjenn231 replied to nurse_duke's topic in Western Governors University

    Big congrats! It's a huge

  12. Just finished the MSN-Ed!

    ukjenn231 replied to ukjenn231's topic in Western Governors University

    In the program, you have access to research databases and as part of the assignments, you will be looking into the evidence that exists already. You can pretty much determine on your own if you are...

  13. Just finished the MSN-Ed!

    ukjenn231 replied to ukjenn231's topic in Western Governors University

    I just now am seeing this so sorry for the late reply, but I will answer for any future reference... I also don't put explicitly that I finished my degree in 4 months on my resume. I put "March...

  14. WGU

    ukjenn231 replied to johnlaxa's topic in Western Governors University

    I recently finished the MSN-Ed at WGU. My tips: When you start the course, look at the rubric for the assessment first thing. Format your headings in your paper with the rubric headings so the...

  15. Just finished the MSN-Ed!

    ukjenn231 replied to ukjenn231's topic in Western Governors University

    Good luck! It was a great experience for me. Each class had me feeling like I could really do something - conduct research, change a policy,

  16. MSN - how long does it take?

    ukjenn231 replied to Lz1123's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm ((impatiently :)) waiting for my final project to be graded... But, I started the program Dec 2016 and I will hopefully be graduated within the next week with an MSN in Nursing Education. That's...

  17. Other degree besides nursing

    ukjenn231 replied to lynn_702's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a bachelor's in another science, then you could possibly be admitted to an accelerated BSN program for people that already have a bachelor's in another field. I'm not sure how competitive...

  18. MSN Practicum Question

    ukjenn231 replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Have you considered Western Governors University? I am finishing the MSN in Nursing Education currently. It's competency based and work at your own pace, so extremely flexible. They require you to...

  19. Ready to tackle MSN-but want the easy way

    ukjenn231 replied to FLGirl2000's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am finishing up my Master's at Western Governor's University. They have a Leadership track. I'm doing Education. I'm not going to say it was "easy" but it wasn't very difficult for me because one...

  20. Can you take time off between terms?

    ukjenn231 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Hi, I'm looking into WGU's MSN program. I was curious if you are able to take time off between terms. I'm looking to start in December. Due to the way my employer's tuition assistance is set up, I...

  21. Just passed the CMSRN!!!

    ukjenn231 replied to AJJKRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I just submitted my application online. I was wondering how long it took you to receive the permit to test after applying? I had no idea it would be 6-8 weeks. I've been studying for months and am...

  22. Confidence in your RN skills

    ukjenn231 replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, this sounds a lot like me! I have been a nurse for 4.5 years, and had 2 staff positions that were for 6 months each. Otherwise, I have been on travel assignments or float pool. I do often feel...

  23. Do you think acute care nursing is becoming less safe?

    ukjenn231 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree. Nurse to patient ratios are getting higher, resources are being taken away, and responsibilities are getting more and more. At a hospital I work at, you can start out with 7 tele patients...

  24. PRN Evenings - what to expect?

    ukjenn231 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am a med surg nurse who was just offered a PRN evening/weekend hospice job. I have not worked hospice before so I just was wondering what to expect. I think I understand that each client is...

  25. American Traveler

    ukjenn231 replied to Shaina12's topic in Travel

    I worked with them and I will say that I was able to negotiate a higher pay by a bit, so maybe the other nurses negotiated better than