Starting WGU RN-BSN

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Tentatively accepted to the RN-BSN through WGU's online program. Lalalalala yay for me! Nervous as hell about going back to school....but its gotta be done!

Anyone have any experience with WGU? Negative or positive?

Maybe we can buddy up, and keep each other company during this journey. About how long do you think it may take you to finish? I plan on taking the exam next week, as I am on vacation right now. I haven't done any Math related education since 1999. I come from a era where my education really didn't include alot of Algebra, so I am fearful of this exam. What I mean, is I had enough to get me into nursing school for the ADN, but you really just needed basic math. I was giving to understand that the harder math is required in the BSN program, as part of the curricullum.

Dee

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One thing about this program so far, that I have come to realize, is they do not provide you with a definitive and descriptive curricullum. I do not think so anyway! I am use to more structure like program.

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Specializes in NICU.

I would love to have a "buddy" on my journey. I plan on two semesters. You need to just take your time with the test and read the questions very carefully. I went back and noticed I missed several questions b/c I read them too fast. Have a good calculator and remember to always do ur multiplication and division b4 addition and subtraction on the algebra parts. Some basic stuff was like how many grams are in a kilogram and what does mean. The lang part was very easy. Good luck and keep me posted. I have my interview with my enrol guy Wed. Amy

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Specializes in NICU.

BTW I havn't had a math class since highschool 1995ish but if you are a practicing nurse you should do fine.

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I would love to have a "buddy" on my journey. I plan on two semesters. You need to just take your time with the test and read the questions very carefully. I went back and noticed I missed several questions b/c I read them too fast. Have a good calculator and remember to always do ur multiplication and division b4 addition and subtraction on the algebra parts. Some basic stuff was like how many grams are in a kilogram and what does mean. The lang part was very easy. Good luck and keep me posted. I have my interview with my enrol guy Wed. Amy

I agree with you, according to this description you gave, it doesn't seem like it will be to difficult. Thanks for the heads up.

I am hoping also to complete my program in two semesters.

Great we will use this site and the WGU site to communicate. I look forward to getting started and finiishing, it's been a long time coming. I'd like to continue with the Masters later on.

Dee

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Specializes in NICU.

Me too, but I can only tackle one thing at a time!

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BTW I havn't had a math class since highschool 1995ish but if you are a practicing nurse you should do fine.

I work as a full time RN Supervisor. My fear's have been aleviated a great deal, with your help. Thanks

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Me too, but I can only tackle one thing at a time!

Yes, I understand that to. I will only concentrate for now on the BSN. We will do this!!!!!

Dee

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Specializes in NICU.

I used other tabs to look up stuff I was unsure of and I wouldn't look at the answers just to make sure I had the right answer on my paper b4 choosing one. How sure are you about the transfer of sciences over 10 years old? I can't believe I didn't ask that on my first phone call.

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I used other tabs to look up stuff I was unsure of and I wouldn't look at the answers just to make sure I had the right answer on my paper b4 choosing one. How sure are you about the transfer of sciences over 10 years old? I can't believe I didn't ask that on my first phone call.

Well, what I was giving to understand by the person I spoke with on the phone (and I also graduated in 1999) was "it all should (I use should carefully)transfer even after 10 years." However; the school will decide on what they will accept, so it's really down to them. I guess we will have to wait and see.

Dee

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Specializes in NICU.

Thanks Dee! Hope to see you on here soon. Let me know how ur entrance assessment goes. Bye for now.

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

I took a college algebra class in 1993 and they accepted it for transfer. Ditto an intro to psych course.

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