Western Governor programs?

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Alright, I'm set to start Chamberlain next week and now I'm getting nervous. So of course, I muddy the waters. What can anyone tell me about Western Governors online BSN or MSN programs? I'm a bit confused looking at their information. No classes? Competency Units? It is tons cheaper than Chamberlain, or any other program I've looked into. Are these degrees recognized? What is a "mentor"? I imagine you'd not be able to use the degree at as prep for another university because there are no credit hours of education, right?? Questions, questions, and more questions.

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I asked the question about grades one time because like most people, I'm concerned that someday I might want to move on in the education world and would need a GPA to compete. The answer provided was that their competency level is determined to be at the B level, gradewise. That still doesn't guarantee that one would be able to compete for grad school. At least not in my mind.

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I'm kind of with you. It seems like a little like experience demonstration to me. I can, but haven't received a college degree to show you (which is sort of where I am now in my career). I could be wrong entirely and do not mean to discredit anyone who has gone to WG. Maybe I'm just old school and don't know enough about the program to understand it.

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I'm not trying to say they are bad because of this. I just don't think they should try to pull the wool over anyone's eyes, with this "our competency equals a B average" line. If so, then why don't they just use a grading process and give their students something to work with, so that they can be competitive at any future school.

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