WVU_RN2012
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Are you undergraduate or graduate? I graduated from WVU with my BSN and I am now in my second semester of the MSN program. I live in-state so the tuition is very affordable. As far as the undergraduate program, I think it is a good program. I returned to school as a non-traditional student who had not previously finished college. None of my previous math or science courses were able to be used for graduation and I had to retake these classes. I feel that it was more difficult to get admitted to the program at the time when I was accepted (2010). However, I think there are now two cohorts, fall and spring, each year. I worked full-time while completing the program and was able to complete the program using the accelerated program- you apply after your first year and if accepted, you complete two summer terms and graduate a year early. I was supposed to graduate in May 2013, but graduated in August 2012. The program uses ATI throughout the program in preparation for the NCLEX. I passed the NCLEX on my first attempt with 75 questions and felt well-prepared. As mentioned earlier, I am now working on my MSN. I am almost finished with my second semester and I am working full-time. I am completing the program using the accelerated part-time option. I will complete the program in eight consecutive semesters, instead of five for full-time or ten for part-time. It is manageable, but I now wish that I would have chosen the full-time track. If working full-time, it is suggested to complete the program using the accelerated part-time or traditional part-time track. One thing I dislike about WVU's School of Nursing program is that it uses a seven-point grading scale (A= 93-100, B= 86-92, etc), whereas every other college at the university uses a ten-point scale (A= 90-100, B= 80-89, etc). There is also the requirement that you must maintain at least a 3.0 gpa. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
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I am in my first semester of MSN program at West Virginia University. I am doing the FNP track. It is completely online, rated #21 in best online programs from US News & World Report. The cost is affordable and financial aid is available. There is no requirement of being a bedside nurse. I know people who entered this program directly after graduation of BSN, without ever working as RN. I waited one year before starting program and believe that having experience as a nurse is an advantage. You can attend part-time over four years (ten semesters); accelerated part-time (eight semesters); or full-time (five semesters). I am completing the program at an accelerated part-time pace and I work five, eight-hour shifts per week in rehab nursing. So far, the program has been manageable. The only drawback is that the program is asynchronous and everyone is online at the same time. I have class on Tuesdays from 1600-1900 and Wednesdays from 1600-1800. You may want to look into this program, information at http://www.nursing.hsc.wvu.edu Sent from my iPhone using allnurses.com