RN to BSN @ WGU

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Hello everyone. I am planning to complete my BSN at WGU, and would like some feedback from anyone currently in the program or someone who has completed BSN with WGU. I know that there are papers to write, but what is it like? Can I get all the resources I need to write my papers from WGU? Some feed back will help, just trying to encourage myself that I can do this.

Thank you in advance.

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I'm also Interested to Know what wgu is like, especially the 90 hr clinical practicum that must be completed

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I enrolled in WGU's online RN-to-BSN program in May 2014 with 34 credits to complete. I've completed 33 out of the 34 credits and will be finished with the one remaining credit within the next week. So overall, it will have taken me 10 months. Some have finished sooner and others took longer.

The program does not require that many papers. All of the knowledge you'll need to complete the assignments can be found on the world wide web. However, if you are the type who requires a great deal of help and reassurance, you may wish to reconsider. This program is best suited for independent learners.

Unless you are in California, the requirements for the clinical practicum are lenient.

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Specializes in LTC, med/surg, hospice.

Agree with Commuter. This program is great for independent learners. You can go as fast or slow as you want. I'm a turtle so it has taken me 3 terms but I'm almost there with 7 CUs left (started with 47). WGU does offer many resources but everything isn't straight forward. They have videos and cohorts for many of the classes that offer guidance.

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Thank you commuter. I really appreciate your response. I am also pretty much an independent learner that is how I know this program is right for me. As long as the program has resources and support.

When you say all the knowledge I need for my assignment can be found on the world wide web, do you mean all the resources cannot be found in WGU library?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
When you say all the knowledge I need for my assignment can be found on the world wide web, do you mean all the resources cannot be found in WGU library?
I have never used the WGU library and probably never will, taking into consideration that I only have one more credit to complete to fulfill the BSN degree requirements.
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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

I use the library all the time for journal and article searches. Textbooks, not so much.

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They give you access to online books, mentor videos and links to websites all in the COS (course of study). You then do your own additional research on the internet if you need more information. I only used the WGU library for literature searches for my Evidence Based Practice course. Good luck!

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Specializes in Long term care/rehab, home health, acute.

Commuter, what are the classes that you had to take (start to finish)? I'm planning to start in May-transferring from a BSN program because I need more flexibility through the remainder of my classes and I LOVE the independence of online learning. However, my updated transcript evaluation cannot be completed until my current quarter is officially over.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Commuter, what are the classes that you had to take (start to finish)? I'm planning to start in May-transferring from a BSN program because I need more flexibility through the remainder of my classes and I LOVE the independence of online learning. However, my updated transcript evaluation cannot be completed until my current quarter is officially over.
Let's see if I can remember everything...

Health assessment (3 CR)

Probability & Statistics (3 CR)

Biochemistry (3 CR)

Care of the Older Adult (3 CR)

Professional Roles & Values (3 CR)

Community & Population Health (3 CR)

Community Health Practicum (2 CR)

Information Management & Technology (3 CR)

Organizational Systems (3 CR)

Nutrition for Contemporary Society (3 CR)

Nursing Research (3 CR)

Applied Leadership Task (1 CR)

Professional Portfolio (1 CR)

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Grand total.............................34 credits

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

i am interested in wgu after i complete my adn program in dec and sit for boards. if i may ask where did some of you all go for your adn and did wgu accept credits from technical/vocational schools

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
i am interested in wgu after i complete my adn program in dec and sit for boards. if i may ask where did some of you all go for your adn and did wgu accept credits from technical/vocational schools

I earned my ASN degree from a vocational school of shady repute in the lower Midwest. The nursing programs offered by this school were not accredited by ACEN or CCNE, and the school itself lacked institutional regional accreditation. Instead, the school had national accreditation from ACICS, an entity that accredits vocational, technical and trade schools.

To be admitted into WGU's RN-to-BSN program, the school that conferred your ADN/ASN degree must have had accreditation from an entity recognized by the US Department of Education. Since ACICS is recognized by the US Dept. of Education, I was good to go.

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