WGU - competency based means let go of perfectionism!

[klone]

I FINALLY turned in my very first paper for my very first class. I've been stressing about this paper for literally weeks (I started the class over a month ago). It's on a topic I have no knowledge or interest in. I would write a little, then get stuck and walk away. Then stress about it and avoid it for days on end. I finally made myself finish and submit it on Monday. I thought the paper totally sucked a$$. I got my results back this evening, and I passed the competency. I easily could have finished this paper two weeks ago, but I was trying to make it perfect, and stressing that I knew it wasn't (and my way of dealing with stress is by avoidance).

So, lesson learned - they don't expect perfection, and the fact that you don't get letter grades in this program should help you realize that your work doesn't need to be perfect, just acceptable.

[benegesserit]

I think it should be fine, though obviously most of us in the program haven't previously done a BSN program and don't have anything to compare it to. WGU can be quick and relatively light if your goal is to get through as fast as possible, but there is plenty of substance there if you want to take your time and go more in-depth.