I found a new grad program right after obtaining my license, but the market for new grads is very competitive. Networking is the best way to get the position you really
Hi there. I graduated in March, 2017, and passed NCLEX the first time with 75 questions in about two hours. I felt prepared for the test. WGU provided Hurst Review as part of the prelicensure...
Donddon, take a look at WGU's website for the pre-requisites to the prelicensure nursing program. There is a very detailed list. They do have a very generous transfer policy in my opinion so if you...
The shifts can be two in a row but usually not three. You must be very flexible and ready to work any days during the two or three week clinical rotation. I can't stress this enough. Not being...
It's great that you can work somewhat part-time. However, your schedule will need to be flexible during clinical rotations (3 to 4 times per year) since you are assigned to one nurse/coach. You must...
I am really glad to answer any questions. I had so many questions before I started pre-reqs and at WGU, and it was hard to find answers! I highly recommend this program and the cost is low compared...
Each six-month term has 3 to 5 courses. Some courses are taken in conjunction with clinicals and labs and others are book-based only. Each course has an Objective Assessment - like a final exam -...
Hi EmmRee, Congratulations on your acceptance! I think you will really like the program. I am in the Cedars-Sinai cohort and have about a year left. I love it so far. It's very intense and...
Hi Jesse, I am currently in the Cedars-Sinai (LA) cohort and have about a year left in the program. I work full-time and have two teenagers. The curriculum is not difficult, per se, but it depends...
Hi Soc, Congratulations to you! I think you will really enjoy the program. Our cohort starts CASAL II lab this weekend. I remember boot camp last year and being so nervous. It's really a lot of...
Crossing my fingers for you as well! The skills labs are awesome and really a lot of fun if you have a good cohort. Our instructors are great and truly inspire us. There is usually plenty of time to...
Hi Soc, I know the feeling. The waiting is excruciating! I'm in the October, 2014 Cedars cohort. I submitted my file in February and my counselor told me we might not hear anything the middle of...
Hi Tarenk, I highly recommend that you contact an enrollment counselor and reapply if you are really interested. I am in the Cedars cohort that started in October of 2014, and we have a student from...