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Does anyone know the next upcoming start date for the Pre Licensure program in Dallas?

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I recommend that you call an enrollment counselor at and start talking with them about upcoming start dates in your area. They're the "go-to" people concerning those specific questions. If you're considering applying, that's the first step actually. They want you to speak with someone and establish a rapport with your enrollment counselor because they're your point of contact throughout your admissions process.

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Hi there!

I’m just waiting to submit my transcripts and I’m hoping to start in November! You should check with an advisor and see if you meet all the requirements. Then they tell you when you can start!

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Hello!

Who is or finished the program, do you recommend it, do graduated students actually get hired after the program? Thanks

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On 1/4/2022 at 11:38 PM, Anel08 said:

Hello!

Who is or finished the program, do you recommend it, do graduated students actually get hired after the program? Thanks

I'm sorry I answered this late!  I am due to graduate from this month!  Currently, I'm in my last clinical practicum, post Exit HESI (passed on the first try!).  I would recommend this program for everybody, especially if you are a working adult and/or if you're changing careers.

I found myself receiving a lot of support, though my learning experience (except for lab and clinical) was 100% online.  Also, the program is affordable and you can receive grants and scholarships if you're vigilant with the financial support team (I've received some grants and scholarships). 

The course instructors and program mentor were extremely resourceful and nurturing.  They pushed me to complete assignments and courses in a very positive way.  I did a lot of teach-backs, especially with the instructor I had for my Med-Surg courses (I was fortunate to have the same one and her teaching style is TREMENDOUS).  I also utilized the Elsevier HESI NCLEX-RN review book, Saunders, Your Best Grade (for Exit HESI prep), Mark Klimek lectures (Exit HESI prep, and currently for NCLEX review) and I'm also using Archer Review for NCLEX, as of right now.

If you're not in school yet and you're thinking about it, I'd definitely look into WGU.  One thing to note is that it is a competency-based program, meaning every pass is automatically a "B".  So that means, you'll have a 3.0 GPA upon completing the program and you'll have to probably do some leg work to get into advanced-degree programs like CRNA school.  I feel that NP school has no issue with competency-based programs (I think WGU has actually piloted a MSN-FNP program) so you probably won't run into any issues there.  That's just something to think about...however, of course experience, certifications, and other things will also come into play when applying to CRNA school (which is a goal of mine).

That's my spill on my experience with WGU.  I did all my labs and clinicals (except Psych) during the pandemic and I am truly thankful for such a program.

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@Bethanie Jernigan can you elaborate on the following?

One thing to note is that it is a competency-based program, meaning every pass is automatically a "B"

 

I just got accepted to the AUGUST 1 DALLAS COHORT

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59 minutes ago, dmsx25 said:

@Bethanie Jernigan can you elaborate on the following?

One thing to note is that it is a competency-based program, meaning every pass is automatically a "B"

 

I just got accepted to the AUGUST 1 DALLAS COHORT

doesn’t have a grade system. It’s Pass/Fail. If you pass a test, it’s considered a B. Instead of having multiple unit exams, you’ll have one HESI exam per didactic course. You have to score an 850 or better to pass. Once you pass, you pass the course but for GPA and transcript purposes, the “Pass” = B or 3.0

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