Western Governors University (WGU) - Anyone tried their online RN to BSN?

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Specializes in NICU.

I am interested in an online only RN-BSN program.  Don't really want to go back to school at  my age, but I feel underappreciated and overworked and hoping getting a BSN might help.  I have an ADN.  Anyone tried the new Western Governors online program?  Is it truly all online for RN-BSN?  Was it doable, affordable, and did you finish in under a year?

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Specializes in Psych, CCU.

I graduated from WGU with my ADN to BSN in February 2023. All of the classes are strictly online, however they have cinical hours as well. I thought getting clinical hours were rather redundant for an RN that is working as an RN. With that being said, my understanding is that the change towards clinical hours for the BSN is a new requirement for the school to keep their accreditation. 

If is extrememly do able, with that being said, if you are very motivated and organized you can finish in one 6 month term. It is one payment per term no many how many classes you take, which is great if you can complete the BSN in 6 months (which you can!)

I would recommend anyone with an ADN/ASN to go to WGU for their BSN. Good luck to you! If you have any other questions, I don't mind answering them.

I didn't have any clinical that I needed for my BSN. I was BSN to MS, but stopped a few classes after my BSN. I got my AA RN to BSN from WGU. Best choice ever. Best bang for my buck and you find other nurses that are on fbook that you can reach out to and ask if you have questions. I had been a RN for about 20 years when I decided to get my BSN. Did it in less then 1 year while working fulltime. You can take as many courses in 6 months for the same price, so I would take 2 classes and then finish, and add 2 more. Some classes I completed in 4 week some took 6week. Great program

What are the clinical requirements? 

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