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Most of the articles and advice I see are from those who completed WGU prior to changes (i.e. change in biochem as well as other areas).
Is it still possible to complete the RN to BSN program is 10 to 12 months while working full time as a RN? How is biochem since the changes?
Do you have any advice for an associate degree coming into the RN to BSN/RN to MSN program?
Thank you.
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!
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.
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.
skirbyRN17
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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!