Hello Scott, I am also looking into GCU. Initially, I really liked the sound of the 5 week courses and the possibility of finishing in 11mos (already took statistics). I am just finishing my ADN in VA and it has been very strenuous on my family and I. When I spoke to the advisor at GCU, he mentioned 1paper/wk in addition to Db assignments, and possibly an end of term paper. I actually enjoy writing a lot, probably a little too much. Now I almost just get frustrated because I spend way too much time on them and not enough time with my husband and children. They just suck me in. Needless to say, I am battling out the thought of laying low on my "over-achiever" side and pushing through GCU to graduate faster OR choosing a longer program that may be more spaced out in assignments. I can only go by hear-say, so I am trying to do as much research as possible. Here in VA, most facilities have gone Magnet so getting my BSN now is definitely a must, regardless. I wish you much luck in finding out about GCU as many posts I have found were a little outdated. Hopefully we find out something soon! Hoping for the best, Lindsey