I'm almost ready to start at chamberlain RN to BSN but then Its a little pricy starting June, I'm thinking of Capella flex path or Aspen U. Need help pls, pros and cons in the program
DoeRN 941 Posts Jul 9, 2016 I'm going to WGU but not for my BSN though so I can't answer any pros and cons. I like the school and the tuition is reasonable. Take a look under the student nurse section. There are a lot of nurses in this forum who went to WGU and have gone on to advance their careers. I wish I would have gone to WGU for my BSN would have been a lot cheaper.
TheCommuter, BSN, RN 226 Articles; 27,608 Posts Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych. Has 17 years experience. Jul 9, 2016 There are a lot of nurses in this forum who went to WGU and have gone on to advance their careers. I'm raising my hand as one of those nurses. :)I completed WGU's RN-to-BSN program last year in 10 months, 34 credits, and $5,800 in tuition and fees. I'm now enrolled in the online MSN program at Eastern New Mexico University. My degree also qualified me for a cushy work-from-home job.
dorkypanda 671 Posts Jul 10, 2016 For those who went or are currently going to wgu, do you recommend others to? Is there a health practicum or project where you seek a health care provider and do so something community based and was there plenty of time to complete that?thanks
TheCommuter, BSN, RN 226 Articles; 27,608 Posts Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych. Has 17 years experience. Jul 10, 2016 For those who went or are currently going to wgu, do you recommend others to? Is there a health practicum or project where you seek a health care provider and do so something community based and was there plenty of time to complete that?thanksThere was a 90-hour community health practicum, but California is the only state where you must contact a provider and follow them. In other states this practicum can consist of phone calls and interviews.
Avwwva 4 Posts Jul 10, 2016 Thank you so much, I haven't looked at WGU, and as of what I heard from you guys, I am thrilled. Will the community work has to be from WGU affiliated organizations? I will ask about it more when I get to talk with a representative they have, but thank you again.
TheCommuter, BSN, RN 226 Articles; 27,608 Posts Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych. Has 17 years experience. Jul 10, 2016 Will the community work has to be from WGU affiliated organizations? No, it can be done with any type of community health setting (e.g. home health company, public health clinic, hospice, parish, etc.).
featherzRN, MSN 1,012 Posts Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc. Has 30 years experience. Jul 10, 2016 I did WGU and would also recommend it. Re: Aspen, the last I checked they did not have regional accreditation, which would put it out of the running for me. Pretty sure the others you mentioned are accredited, but you are right - they are $$$ (and for profit). WGU is a non profit and very affordable. I've heard good things about University of LA @ Lafayette also.
Avwwva 4 Posts Jul 11, 2016 WGU then! I'm soo excited, told my coworkers about it and they too are thrilled. Gonna start this fall definitely, tank you all nurses... Lol, that's a Pun í ½í¸
ElizeK 30 Posts Jan 25, 2017 Hello, I am looking into WGU RN to BSN! How was the program? Also, what type of work from home job did you get? I am also looking into working from home.
applesxoranges, BSN, RN 2,242 Posts Specializes in ER. Jan 27, 2017 What states are you in? I liked Ohio University's RN to BSN but they limit it to 5 states
TheCommuter, BSN, RN 226 Articles; 27,608 Posts Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych. Has 17 years experience. Jan 30, 2017 Hello, I am looking into WGU RN to BSN! How was the program? Also, what type of work from home job did you get? I am also looking into working from home.I enjoyed WGU's program...I work from home as a case manager for an insurance company.
