Western governors

meanmaryjean, DNP, RN · Dec 31, 2015

Are you referring to the pre-licensure program or the RN-to-BSN?

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Dec 31, 2015

Please I would like to know if anyone has any information about western governors university nursing online bsn in Florida. I'm starting this year and would like to know if anyone has any info.about the school.

Your thread has been moved to our Western Governors forum.

patienceupe · Dec 31, 2015

I'm referring to the pre-licensure program in Daytona beach FL. Thanks so much.

meanmaryjean, DNP, RN · Dec 31, 2015

What would you like to know? I am a faculty member in the pre-licensure program in Indiana.

patienceupe · Dec 31, 2015

about the program since it's online. How intense is it and how does it work?

Thanks.

meanmaryjean, DNP, RN · Dec 31, 2015

First, the only part that is online is the didactic (classroom) part. Students must still attend skills lab and clinicals - and you attend on days/ times NOT of your own choosing. Wanted to clear that up right off the bat.

Second, it is a VERY rigorous program.

Next, you must have some college experience, and may not have failed out of another program.

How the program works: After having your transcripts evaluated, you will one or more pre-nursing terms (six months long) to complete. You must successfully pass all pre-nursing classes in order to enter the clinical portion of the program. There are four clinical nursing terms of six months each (no breaks between- it's two straight years). During these two years , you complete eight nursing courses and the accompanying clinical component.

To give you an example: CASAL 1 (med-surg)- you complete all of the classroom portion online including papers, quizzes, assignments, and final exams. IF you pass ALL of thiese assignments, then you proceed to a weekend skills lab (usually eight hours EACH on a Saturday and Sunday). IF you pass skills lab, then you proceed to the Clinical intensive. This is generally six 12-hour shifts (may be day or night- you do not choose) in a two week time frame. So basically, a full-time schedule of 'work' for those two weeks, working 1:1 with an experienced nurse in the clinical setting- on his/her schedule which, again, may include weekends and 2-3 consecutive shifts in a row. IF you pass the Clinical Intensive, then you proceed to the next class. Lather, rinse, repeat for two years.

I hope this has given you the information you need to make your decision. It is NOT easy. It is NOT '100% online' as some think. It IS rigorous, demanding, and excellent preparation for practice.

patienceupe · Dec 31, 2015

I really appreciate the reply. God bless you. Would any thing change if I already have all my prerequisites or it will still be the same? The info.u gave is the same as the ormond beach program right? I'm just so scared. I just got accepted and I should be starting February. Just wanted to know if there's anyone that is already in the same program as me and same campus. Do u by any chance know anyone in this forum that is in the same campus?

Melodyoflife · Dec 31, 2015

It's good to see that the Florida program is still active. I'm having such a hard time finding information on the program

meanmaryjean, DNP, RN · Dec 31, 2015

I really appreciate the reply. God bless you. Would any thing change if I already have all my prerequisites or it will still be the same? The info.u gave is the same as the ormond beach program right? I'm just so scared. I just got accepted and I should be starting February. Just wanted to know if there's anyone that is already in the same program as me and same campus. Do u by any chance know anyone in this forum that is in the same campus?

All of the pre-licensure sites are the same for WGU. When you say you have 'all your pre-requisites done' is that according to you or according to WGU? The two clinical years of the program are set- you can't accelerate that timeline.

patienceupe · Jan 1, 2016

According to WGU. They already had my transcript evaluated. Thanks so much.

God is faithfull · Jan 3, 2016

i am considering WGU where in california is the pre-lincensure clinicals offer? what is the total fees for this program for 2 years