Western Univeristy Transfer Credits BSN to CRNA

[newbetonursing]

Hi fellow students, faculty, and nurses. :)

I am trying to find the perfect school to attend, however I am limited.

I found out some info about Western University out in Ontario (from this Website), that says people were not able to transfer thier BSN to a Masters program else where. I really want to get my BSN as soon as I possibly can (its my nature to be impatient), but will Western University hold me back!?

If I attend this school and want to further my career in getting my masters to become a CRNA is WCU the school that will allow me to do so?

I am VERY VERY worried that I am wasting my time by taking the HESI exam this thursday, however I really want to get this nursing school on the road!

AHHH! I am so worried, so if someone who has knowledge as to where this BSN may or may not be able to transfer to I would grealty appreciate it!

I dont want to be lied to, and I am afraid all they are going to tell me is that they cant gurantee anything....which to me spending 115,000.00 does not make sense.

Should I go else where, such as Cal Baptist University or Loma Linda University!? Ohh Im so nervous and confused!

Again, I will say that being a CRNA is something I really want to achieve, but will going to Western University hold me back!? Please help!?

[PetiteOpRN]

Generally, to get into CRNA school, you must be a registered nurse with a BSN and a few years of critical care under your belt.

I'm not quite sure what you mean by the "BSN not transferring." Is the school accredited? The best way to find out is to call the school. You can also call the school where you intend to pursue a masters degree and see if they recognize the degree.

I have heard of non-accredited ADN and diploma programs where graduates cannot get recognition for previous classes when bridging to BSN, but I have never heard of a BSN student having a problem like this.

[Maghunter]

Part of the problem I think newbetonursing is talking about is the fact that WGU does not issue grades like other colleges. Instead they are a competency based school, so once you demonstrate you have the knowledge/skills required for each subject and pass the test, you move on to the next subject.

I am also in the process of trying to find out if this "competency" approach is the right fit for those of us who wish to go on to higher, masters level programs. So far I have not found the answer. WGU does sound like a great school, they are accredited, but there are still some unanswered questions.

[loriangel14, RN]

OK.I think you guys have your universities mixed up.WGU is Western Governors University. It is an American University and has "competency based" learning as you described. The Western University of Ontario is in London Ontario and while it has a nursing program it has a traditional grading system.

If the OP means Ontario, California then why have they posted on the Canadian Forum?

[SoCalNursingStudent]

WCU- Ontario- CA- USA is West Coast University

WU of Health Sciences is in Pomona, CA

and WGU is web-based- Western Governors University

Is that what you meant? WCU. The post seems mixed up with the school names.

WCU, has a new facility in Ontario. I have a friend that still goes there hoping for the same thing. The only thing I have to say is that their units do not transfer. So if you are going to finish the program, your degree will be acceptable. But, don't quit or flunk out in the middle of the program, you will be wasting your money and time.