WGU Pre-licensure in Indiana

Medic2RN, BSN, RN, EMT-P · May 20, 2012

Moved to Western Governors University forum for more of a response.

tsm007 · May 21, 2012

What would you like to know? I am in the third cohort, but if you have all the prereqs done you could probably get in on the next cohort. I am not sure what type of info you are looking for, but I can do my best to answer questions that I known the answers to.

azure42 · May 23, 2012

I am in the first cohort and can't say enough good things about WGU. Go for it!

futurenrse823 · May 23, 2012

I would just like to know if they have good resources for financial aid? Do the instructors and the program itself seem competent? Its the first program of its kind so I just wanted any info you could offer. Was it difficult to get accepted? Do you have a previous degree? I don't have a previous degree but I've completed all the prereqs w good grades. How long does it take to complete the program, I've heard 2 and 2.5 years?? Last but not least I would like to thank yuo for any advice and opinions you have.

Thanks

futurenrse823 · May 23, 2012

Thanks, did you feel it was difficult to be admitted and what hospitals are you doing clinicals in? Also do most of your classmates have a previous degree??

tsm007 · May 23, 2012

Thanks, did you feel it was difficult to be admitted and what hospitals are you doing clinicals in? Also do most of your classmates have a previous degree??

Getting admitted was easy peasy at this point. The word doesn't seem to be out about this program in Indiana yet so there wasn't a lot of competition. Not sure if and when that will change. My hospital will be Wishard and yes, most of my classmates do have previous degrees. I do not though. I'm the only one in my class without a degree, but I have a ton of classes I've taken. I really like this program. It's been a really good experience thus far for me.

futurenrse823 · May 23, 2012

Okay great.I'm excited!! have you been able to work and keep up with things? I was also wondering when you're expected to graduate?

azure42 · May 24, 2012

The program is very intensive, and the clinical hours continue to increase with each rotation. I know at least two of the six gals in my co-hort maintain employment..although to the best of my knowledge they have made arrangements for a leave of absence towards the end of our two year curriculum.

I hold a degree from Purdue University in West Lafayette so I can say with confidence that comparing WGU to a brick and mortar school is like comparing apples to oranges....so don't even try! :)

In my opinion, WGU and the Pre-Licensure program is progressive, innovative, current, and absolutely geared towards fostering competence and leadership in their nursing students.

I have never, not once had an issue with Financial Aid.

This program is CCNE accredited, and I love, love, love it. Seriously. Check it out! Give 'em a call, and you'll have a better idea as to whether or not the school will be a good fit for you, what classes transfer, etc.

My last thought? During rotations, you work 1:1 with a staff nurse during their scheduled shift! (For me the first few rotations are at the VA Hospital in Indy.)

I cannot say enough about the value of this experience.

So...there ya go. Sounds like you've got two people already in the program telling you to explore WGU a little further!

azure42 · May 24, 2012

I want to clarify...the clinical hours don't increase with every rotation. After a quick glance at my calendar...they remain roughly the same until the second year.

(don't want to give any misinformation!)

futurenrse823 · May 24, 2012

I appreciate your reply thanks for all the encouragement and insight! I have an interview Saturday! It sounds like the right place for me.

Pooh1028 · May 26, 2012

Hi all! I to am interested in starting the wgu prelicensure program but I have not completed any prereqs..... Has anyone had experience with this? If so how long does it take to complete all the prereqs? And do all of them have to be complete or just the science?I am in Indiana do and was wondering if it is hard to get accepted I'm so confused!! :/ please help me with any wisdom or experience you can share! Thanks in advanced!!