WGU online ASN-BSN program?

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Has anyone received a ASN-BNS online via WGU (Western Governor's University). I recently decided to get my BSN, but I am having a hard time deciding where to go. I need to do as much online as possible due to our hectic schedules.

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

Welcome to Allnurses! I did, as have many others here. There is a forum here specifically for WGU

https://allnurses.com/western-governors-university/

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

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I've been enrolled in their online RN-to-BSN program. So far I've been pleased with the amount of accelerated progress I've been able to make toward earning my BSN degree. I started the program in May 2014 and have earned 18 credits.

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Specializes in Emergency, Case Management, Informatics.

I finished my WGU RN-to-BSN last year, and it was probably the best thing I did for my career. My WGU degree enabled me to enter my local university's MSN program without any question as to the validity of the degree or any problem with my GPA. I mention GPA because you don't get traditional grades at WGU -- just pass/fail, a pass for the program equating to a 3.0 GPA.

My other option was completing the RN-to-BSN at the same university I'm at for my MSN, but would have had to re-take A&P I, II, and Micro, because they were over 5 years old. That would have put me behind by at least another year, and I wanted to finish the BSN as quickly as possible to get into the Master's program. I finished the BSN in 14 months, but could have done it MUCH faster if I had dedicated more time to it.

Good luck!

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Specializes in Acute Care, Adults, Telemetry, Stepdown, SNF.

I am currently in the RN-BSN program at WGU, and I can't speak more highly of it. I'm learning, moving at my own pace, and loving it! I started on August 1st, needing 39 CUs, and have completed 9 CUs to date. In 3 weeks! I have never taken online classes before, and WGU is very easy to adjust to. If you have a few hours to spend on schoolwork today, fine. If you need to take 3 days, or even a week off to focus on other things, that's fine too! The school is affordable, as well as both regionally and CCNE accredited. I would totally recommend WGU to anyone needing the flexibility and self-paced learning that they provide.

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Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc.

I graduated last year and I could not be more happy! I was supposed to start another degree with WGU next month, but that's on hold due to financial issues. It's affordable, do at your own pace -- and no mandatory discussion boards or group projects (YAY).

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Specializes in FNP, Hospitalist.

I would recommend the program! I'll start Oct 1st, although I don't have the experience with taking classes yet, I can tell you the enrollment process was the best I've ever experienced. If you have an issue or problem, it's resolved IMMEDIATELY. If you have questions, they are also answered timely. GO FOR IT!

Good Luck!

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I can't seem to find what classes they require to start the program? (such as college algebra, psychology and so forth).

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I can't seem to find what classes they require to start the program? (such as college algebra, psychology and so forth).

All you need to start the program is an active RN license. All other coursework can be completed alongside the nursing courses.

http://www.wgu.edu/wgu/prog_guide/BS_NUR.pdf

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Thanks. So to clarify according to the link posted above, you have a total of 120 credits to complete the entire course and you start off with 50 credits from your active RN license right? Can you transfer credits from a community college or would it save time and cost to complete the remaining credits through WGU?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Thanks. So to clarify according to the link posted above, you have a total of 120 credits to complete the entire course and you start off with 50 credits from your active RN license right? Can you transfer credits from a community college or would it save time and cost to complete the remaining credits through WGU?
I started the RN-to-BSN program with 86 credits (50 credits for my RN license plus 36 transfer credits that I earned at two different community colleges).
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Thanks for sharing TheCommuter :)

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