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Any advice , I plan to start classes in june with WGU. I tried online schooling with Notre dame and it was awful. I was expected to log in every day and had points deducted if not. Also I was not fond of discussion forum.

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

Are you talking about RN-BSN?

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Specializes in Reproductive & Public Health.

WGU is great, if you are a self directed learner. I did my BSN in less than one term. However, if you need oversight and deadlines and structured work to help you learn the material, it can be difficult to get through the program.

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

I completed WGU's online RN-to-BSN program in March 2015 and loved it.

1. There were no discussion board posting requirements.

2. There were no minimum log-on requirements.

3. The delivery format is asynchronous and self-paced. One person can complete the program in a few months whereas another person can take an entire 18 months to complete it if needed.

4. The deadline to complete a course is at the end of each 6-month term. There are no weekly assignment submissions.

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How long did it take you to complete? How many of your classes were electives. Far as reflecting back, what are some tips you could give me so that I could be more successful in this program. Or what would have made things easier for you. @thecommuter

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The major one reason I went with wgu for my bsn was no stupid discussion posts, no group projects, no required loging in so many times. It's all self paced. I would say one thing is to set deadlines for yourself or else it can be hard to stay motivated. I am probably the laziest student out there and will let a week go by if I don't set deadlines for myself and make sure I stick to them. I finished in about 11 months which is actually pretty long as I saw a lot of people wiz by and finish in less then 6 months. I would say 5-10 months is about the average to finish.

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Wgu has zero electives. There's a set program to complete. No choices.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

No electives- no required discussions an d NO group projects!

(I'm in a DNP program right now that has required weekly deadlines and discussion - arghhhh...... I'm so spoiled by WGU!)

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
How long did it take you to complete?
It took me 10 months to complete 34 credits.

How many of your classes were electives.
None were electives.
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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

It took me 18 months to complete 37 credits. I could have easily done it in 12 months, but I basically blew off 80% of one whole term.

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Specializes in LTC, med/surg, hospice.

I did 47 credits in 14 months. Most people take 2 terms (8 -12 months) from what I read on the FB page. I had pell grant so my OOP costs was less than 5k

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I completed WGU's online RN-to-BSN program in March 2015 and loved it.

1. There were no discussion board posting requirements.

2. There were no minimum log-on requirements.

3. The delivery format is asynchronous and self-paced. One person can complete the program in a few months whereas another person can take an entire 18 months to complete it if needed.

4. The deadline to complete a course is at the end of each 6-month term. There are no weekly assignment submissions.

Do you need to be working as an RN for clinical portion?

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