Thoughts on WGU Nursing Program/School

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Not too sure if this is in the correct forum, but will try my luck. My wife and I have the opportunity to be accepted to the Western Governs University (WGU) BSN program by our employer. Our employer is affiliated with the university and we thought we would give it consideration. But before I dive into their process I wanted to get input from the nursing community first.

I have done the research on the school and its curriculum. Seems to be accredited and also it is mainly a competency based training environment rather than the traditional lecture based class room which I like. I wanted to know what you folks think about the school and if you have graduated from there, what your thoughts about the program overall and if it is worth it. Are there any set backs from this type of school to the traditional schools? Would going to this school make it difficult to gain acceptance to a masters program (CRNA program to be exact) Are there things I need to ask or look for when getting ready to apply to the program?

We would have priority in admission to WGU where as being waitlisted on the cal-state system. On top of that, we would have a 2 year contract with the same employer after graduation which seals the deal for me but just wanted input/advice from the veterans/ seasoned nurses.

Thanks in advanced and thank you for what you do!

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If you're on Facebook, I recommend heading over and asking this question there. There are many very active students who post on that page, so you may have some luck finding someone with experience with the nursing program there. Good luck to you!

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Thanks Doug. Will do

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I am currently a student enrolled in the BSN program at WGU. I love this program! If you are able to work on your own, then this is a great program. You can move through it as quickly as you want. The papers you write are based on real word type scenarios that make sure you really understand what you are doing. The student and course mentors are very helpful and everyone wants to help you succeed. I have recommended this to four friends so far and they all have enrolled. Highly recommend this program.

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I am a 31 years old,mom of a 7 years old girl.I am going to enroll in nursing school(pre req).I need some advise,please help me to get know this program much better.I am NJ resident and want to attend UCC for pre req.

I am also working 2 full days (12 hours Teu&F).Can I go to school just 2 days a week morning till evening for pre req?By the way I am new in this country(just 2 years)I am very scared if I dont do well.Actually I was a certifed Anesthesist Tec in my country.What do you think will I survive the nursing school.Please someone help,I am confused.

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I am 31 years old,mom of a 7 year old girl.I am going to enroll in nursing school(Pre req)at UCC nj.

Please some one help me.I am really confused.I am also working 2 full days for 12 hours each,(Teu and F).

May I attend school just for 2 days a week and maybe one weekend day?I mean for Pre req?I don't want to quit my job before I got in to Nursing school.I don't know.I might have to wait for a year to get in after my pre req.

I am also a new resident in this country(just for 2 years).I am really scared that I won't survive the school,since I always read bad and dissapointing comments.I have been a certified Anesthesist Tec in my country,my consider is the English courses.Please someone help.How many days and hours do I need to attend school for pre req?Will I survive school with middle level english skill?Does enyone go to UCC nj?Please helppppp:nurse:

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saina

Go to the website of the school where you want to take prereq classes and look at the schedule of classes for the current term. Usually courses that have several sections will have a variety, including, M and W, Tu and Th, evening sections that meet on any of the five evenings, etc., as well as online course sections and weekend sections. How long you attend school from day to day will depend on how many courses you take at one time and the schedule that you set up for yourself. There is room for a lot of variability. Suggest you see an advisor and try to talk to some students from your country. The advisor can answer any questions that you can not find answers for online and talking to some students from your country who have been successful will go a long way to ease your nervousness.

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Thanks guys for the replies. I contacted my enrollment counselor about a question I had about passing grades and highest gpa I can achieve. She told me that its either pass or fail with the highest gpa of 3.0. I plan on obtaining my crna degree as soon as possible. Being that crna school is very competative, wgu would not work for me as the highest gpa you can get is a 3.0. Goodluck to everyone on their endeavors and stay safe. Thanks again for all the advice.

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