WGU Any advice for upcoming 2017 RN-BSN/RN-MSN students?

skirbyRN17 · Jan 9, 2017

Hi there! I'm currently in my last semester of the ADN program- I graduate May 2017 (whoot whoot!! lol) and am researching online colleges for my BSN. WGU is my top choice at this point as it seems to be the most proficient and affordable accredited school out there! I've also had several graduates of said program highly recommend them which is comforting! I recently applied and created a student account with them, but obviously I'm waiting to graduate in order to send my transcripts and complete the enrollment process. I'm sure that most of my pre-reqs are met except that I haven't taken Chem, stats, or nutrition (am i missing anything else?). So my question is this: Is there anyone who had to take general ed classes like those AS WELL AS nursing core classes? And how is that done? I've read that WGU essentially assigns you to the classes you have to take each term? Are general ed classes set up the same as the nursing core classes in regards to being "competency based" or are there traditional reading assignments and exams??? Any input or advice as to how this all works is greatly appreciated! ALSO, one last thing, how long did you guys wait after graduating from your ADN program to start the RN-BSN? I'm considering taking a semester off to get used to working again (I've been unemployed the duration of school) as a new nurse. But I also don't want to wait too long. What are your thoughts? THANK YOU!

asav12 · Jan 10, 2017

I Started the RN to MSN program on October 3rd of 2016. I just submitted my last paper for my BSN today. I finished 38 units while working per diem at Surgery Center. I have decided that I am going to forgo the MSN and apply directly to Nurse Practitioner programs. You can definitely finish the BSN in a year!

easybeern · Jan 12, 2017

Hello, which school is better uta online rn-bsn OR WGU online rn-bsn? I think i like wgu due to there tuition, but am confused. Does wgu require webcam to take exams? Someone pls reply me.

easybeern · Jan 12, 2017

Hello, which school is better uta online rn-bsn OR WGU online rn-bsn? I think i like wgu due to there tuition, but am confused. Does wgu require webcam to take exams? Someone pls reply me.

pmabraham, BSN, RN · Jan 12, 2017

I picked WGU over UTA due to economics; I'm hoping to start this coming March 1st. To my knowledge, most online programs require a webcam to proctor exams or require you to go to a testing center where exams are proctored in person.

easybeern · Jan 12, 2017

Am starting March 1st also. Hopefully the exams will not be crazy. I guess we can be study partners then. Thanks for the reply.

Bweimer02 · Jan 13, 2017

How are you liking the program starting in march and kinda nervous at this point.

Bloomedflower1983 · Jan 15, 2017

Hello,

I too am starting march 1 2017. I am really excited to get through the program. My first classes will be statistic and biochemistry. I also am hoping to complete the RN-BSN within a year.

smartnurse1982 · Jan 21, 2017

Good luck on the Biochem.

This is my second time taking it and the class has no sense of direction.

Care of the Older Adult was so straightfoward-they even told you what to study.

The new Biochem just has tons of reading and info with no direction.

So the OA is just as difficult as the Performance Assessments were.

gotbirch · Jan 26, 2017

about how much time did you spend on each class?

any tips would be greatly appreciated!!

countrygirl1234 · Feb 28, 2017

I plan on starting the rn to msn in leadership when I finish up my ADN. I'd love to keep up with yall on how things are going and any tips and information about the classes :)

Mamadina · Mar 4, 2017

Hi. Congratulations on your achievement for MSN, would you please give me advice how to study contemporary pharmacotherapeutic C 350.Thank You