RN to MSN program

abixxy, MSN, RN · Jan 17, 2017

If you don't have children, a fiancÃ© to distract you (or help, some are enablers ( or elderly family to take care of you should be able to complete the program in a little over a year.

I started on the RN to MSN journey because I never wanted to have a BSN. I have a bachelors in a related field because I was looking into PA programs after I initially graduated with my BSHS. I can now say I am walking proof that you do not need a BSN.

As as far as other commitments are concerned, work played the biggest roadblock in obtaining the degree. I work full time on night shift so I would often have enough downtime to write papers or study on the job. I put in for a transfer to adult psychiatry because I needed something slower paced so I could graduate sooner. I devoted 1-2 full days per week to completing course papers and studying for exams. Some courses only have exams and some courses only have components where you can write papers and get competency.

The capstone one is tricky, I wrote it on how to normalize he circadian rhythm of night shift staff in my hospital unit. You have to have a masters prepared nurse at your work/organization sign off on a preceptor agreement.

I completed the RN to MSN in just over 15 months. I also was awarded a paper that stated I had completed all of the academic requirements to obtain a BSN, but again I do not have a BSN diploma. This document was written on WGU letter head and was good enough to submit to my organization to fulfill the BSN requirement they have within five years of hire.