OliverElio87

OliverElio87 BSN, RN

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  1. WGU vs Ivy Tech (Indiana)

    OliverElio87 replied to seriynochi's topic in Western Governors University

    For Indiana: 2014: 100% (5/5) 2015: 90% (9/10) Remember it is a relatively new program (in terms-of having graduates). I think with such a small number of students, the pass rate is actually a good...

  2. WGU vs Ivy Tech (Indiana)

    OliverElio87 replied to seriynochi's topic in Western Governors University

    I am in the prelicensure program and it is a great program. It is regionally and programmatically accredited. Why spend 2 years getting an ASN when you can attain a BSN for almost the same time...

  3. WGU Indiana BSN

    OliverElio87 replied to ScooterGrlKay's topic in Western Governors University

    Hi Kayla, First of all, CONGRATS! Which hospital will your cohort be affiliated with? You can PM any questions you may have and I'll try my best to answer

  4. Cannot find no ADN programs!

    OliverElio87 replied to xoxo23's topic in General Students

    Reading the post of her wanting to deliver babies and possibly doing c-sections is quite scary. Going from a medical assistant to midwife? If you're that uninformed about the nursing profession, or...

  5. BSN (Prelicensure) Program CA

    OliverElio87 replied to xxbrittanyxx182's topic in Western Governors University

    Kpk333 - I would say that the program is more of a hybrid program. You do the theory classes online, labs (on certain weekends) and clinicals (can be on certain weekends or weekdays ) are not online...

  6. Nurse Practitioner Route: No RN Experience?

    OliverElio87 replied to meganec17's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am hoping to be an NP also, but to compare clinical hours of NP to PA/MD is worthless. I feel that NP's should have more clinical hours (if you do not have a certain amount of RN experience). PA's...

  7. Are private schools worth it? Or should I just wait...

    OliverElio87 replied to mroun91's topic in General Students

    Hi OP, I looked up the program and found that they are still in the process of being ACEN accredited for the ABSN program: "The accelerated nursing program in Utah has submitted required documents...

  8. WGU RN-MSN April 2016 start

    OliverElio87 replied to MsKP6041's topic in Western Governors University

    I was wondering, wouldn't it save you some time if you all did RN-BSN and try to finish that in 6 months and then go to your MSN? I was just thinking if you start the RN-BSN in Dec. you can be done...

  9. Are private schools worth it? Or should I just wait...

    OliverElio87 replied to mroun91's topic in General Students

    I think if the OP will be going back to California to work it is 100% worth it. New grad RN's, in hospitals there, make $35-40 dollars an hour. I have a friend who who is in her third year as a nurse...

  10. Are private schools worth it? Or should I just wait...

    OliverElio87 replied to mroun91's topic in General Students

    Personally, I think it is worth it. $60,000 is not as bad as some students who do similar private programs and end up with $100,000. Your program will only be 16 months and you will be a nurse. I know...

  11. WGU Indiana BSN

    OliverElio87 replied to ScooterGrlKay's topic in Western Governors University

    I cannot say enough great things about my experience so far. You really have to be a self-directed learner for this type of nursing program and make sure that you can balance your time. I am thankful...

  12. WGU-Biochem

    OliverElio87 replied to LM NY's topic in Western Governors University

    I completed biochem back in July. I am almost certain that in Taskstream it says you cannot use PowerPoint (I believe this is a recent change).. it says: Note: Multimedia presentations (e.g.,...

  13. Orientation starts in less than 2 hours

    OliverElio87 replied to BrittanyMcGheeCole's topic in Western Governors University

    If you click on the Biochemistry course, then click on the tab "Assessment," you should see a button that says "Taskstream" and it should automatically take you (popup) to the taskstream site. Once...

  14. Orientation starts in less than 2 hours

    OliverElio87 replied to BrittanyMcGheeCole's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm not sure. However, the score should be posted in the same tab/box (assessment tab) that you pressed to take the pre assessment. It's usually available immediately after you take your exam for both...

  15. Orientation starts in less than 2 hours

    OliverElio87 replied to BrittanyMcGheeCole's topic in Western Governors University

    Biochem is not a typical science class. It is true not to look too much into it. For the first task I remember getting super confused until I watched the video. For the diagrams the videos will be...

  16. Indiana Prelicensure (June 1 Cohort)

    OliverElio87 replied to YNJT's topic in Western Governors University

    nurseanike - I had a 3.8 science GPA and 75% on the TEAS. I saw your stats on another thread, I def. think you will be competitive to getting

  17. Indiana Prelicensure (June 1 Cohort)

    OliverElio87 replied to YNJT's topic in Western Governors University

    When you apply for the program it is usually associated with a hospital. For example, YNJT was accepted in the VA Cohort where majority of the clinicals will take place. There are also others in the...

  18. Wgu bsn start date 11/1/15

    OliverElio87 replied to BrittanyMcGheeCole's topic in Western Governors University

    Hi GreenEyedGal80, I think they are mostly talking about the RN to BSN program. However I am in the BSN-Prelicensure program and I had a 3.8 Science GPA and 75% on the TEAS

  19. Financing second degree in nursing...

    OliverElio87 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you do an entry level master's you will get more financial aid (up to $100,000+). However, all aid will only be unsubsidized

  20. Anyone in or finished the pre-licensure online BSN program?

    OliverElio87 replied to artonurse's topic in Western Governors University

    They can be any of those. They give you a window in advance in regard to when the clinicals will be held. Usually the window is 2 weeks, thus, you need to be flexible during those

  21. WGU Indiana HELP

    OliverElio87 replied to FutureRNgir's topic in Western Governors University

    I think you shouldn't limit yourself to just Elkhart. Personally, if I were in your shoes I would still pick the cohort that coincides with my timeline and when I would like to start. Also, you want...

  22. ADN (Regionally accredited but not Nationally accredited?)

    OliverElio87 replied to Cee_Cee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a bit confused with your question. However in academia, regional accrediattion is the gold standard. Thus, if you are in California make sure to ask the school if they are WASC (Purposes of WASC...

  23. Advice/Encouragement for Aspiring RN (2nd Career)

    OliverElio87 replied to WannabeRN1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi WannabeRN1986, I would look into WGU (Western Governors University) Pre-licensure program. They have a program in Texas (Dallas and Houston) that seems like you would be a great fit for. I am in...

  24. I already miss you, WGU!

    OliverElio87 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    To Jessies_hope, WGU has parterships with different hospitals and clinics in the states that the prelicensure program is offered (CA, IN, TX, and FL) that is how they guarantee clinical hours for the...

  25. BSN programs that accept low GPAs?

    OliverElio87 replied to MayaNino's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have good pre-req/science GPA, I would look for schools that only take that into consideration and not the overall