A lot of the posts about the BSN and MSN programs are from a while ago. I'd love to start a newer thread about the program.
Personally, I am to start the MSN specializing in education this March 2015. I would love to hear from students that will be starting, as well as current students, to offer advice and answer questions that many of us have!
I'd like to hear more about everyone's experience so far... a few questions I've had include:
Do you feel that you have the content/resources you need to successfully complete your exams/papers?
What are some difficulties you've experienced and how did you overcome them?
What advice can you offer on setting a schedule to complete coursework in a timely manner?
How are the proctored assessments? Level of difficulty? How did you prepare?
Are they crazy about grammar and whatnot... or are they more interested that you are mastering the subject (content)?
What do you particularly like about the program so far? Favorite things vs. things you wish were done differently?
I keep hearing about Capstone, and the many hours you have to put into this. How do they count your hours? Is someone signing off on them or are you keeping your own hours log?
A little background about me-- I was an LPN for 7 years. I've worked mostly at a hospital on a telemetry unit. I did one year in a LTC/Rehab specializing in long term vent patients.
I am a recent graduate at a local college where I completed my LPN to RN ADN. I am now working as an RN on a telemetry unit. I have a very strong clinical background and I'm looking forward to continuing my education ! It's been very stressful looking into schools and trying to decide where to go. WGU seems like a great fit. I have co-workers that have done it and have nothing but nice things to say.
Please, feel free to add questions to this thread. I hope to hear from many of you! Thank you in advance, and good luck to all !!
You have to request and give them your WGU email, once it's verified they will invite you in.
There are a growing number (handful but new ones daily) of May 1 starts members joining and it's definitely more relevant than allnurses for course questions, etc . Check it out. I'm Kathy Hammond on the FB page. There are some others from the WGU allnurses forum as well. Hope to see you there!
If going RN to MSN also join the WGU RN to BSN discussion group. It's more active than the MSN groups and will get you through the BSN portion.
I joined the RN-MSN group with no problem and I tried to do the same with the BSN group but was told that I could only join if I was a student within 30 days of my start date. I start May 1so I was not allowed in
mommieNurseRN
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I'm starting the RN-MSN program May 1st as well. Was told April was full. I have 79 credits going in, 68 to go!
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