WGU pre licensure program

tsm007 · Jun 2, 2012

Hi, I'm considering applying to WGU. I have a 4.0 in all the prereqs and am currently taking pathophysiololgy online. I was accepted into a BSN program that I can not afford to go to and would like to start my BSN this fall! My only concern is that even though I am a CNA I am currently unemployed and do not have a letter of reference from a health care employer to use.
Has anyone used a professor for a letter of reference? I am in CA if that matters.

I am in the Indiana cohort and I did not have a letter of reference from a health care employer (or for that matter any employer). I haven't been employed outside of the home in over 10 years. I used personal references instead- one from one of my former employees since I owned my own business and one from the school board at my kids school where I volunteer. They accepted them. I'd submit with professor and see what happens.

Theone40 · Jun 3, 2012

Anyone know what science class are considered for calculating science GPA for WGU. I remember my advisor say it was A&P micro biochem. But I am looking at my wgu eval and it also has nutrition and pharmacology under nursing related science?

dtompkins8 · Jun 3, 2012

Indiana clinicals are at VA hospital, Wishard, and Hancock Regional. I am hoping to be accepted for the August cohort!!

confuzhn · Jun 5, 2012

hi guys...need help with the application process.

to be considered for enrollment into the pre-nursing curriculum, you must meet the following requirements:

possess a current cpr certification at the healthcare provider level.
submit at least one letter of recommendation from your current healthcare employer.
submit official transcripts from all previous institutions that show:

so, those are the 3 things needed for the initial application for the prelicensure??

so the long list below is for when you apply for the clinical program?? or do i send all the above together with all of below??

* must possess health insurance and obtain student malpractice insurance.

* must pass a criminal background check.

* must pass a urine drug test and a physical exam.

* must pass the emotional intelligence (eq) test and demonstrate the attributes of a successful nurse.

* must have a current immunization record and negative tb test.

* must meet the physical requirements in accordance with the core performance standards of the nursing profession.

* must provide a 1-2 page student statement that describes your prior experiences and reasons for pursuing a nursing career.

* must participate in an interview with nursing department representatives.

* must meet any additional WGU admissions requirements.

is it two letters or one? on the website it says one, but the generic message from the program director says two letters.

another question, does wgu have a form for the letter of recommendation? or does recommender just write the letter on their own letter head??

and how do we know when is the next cohort??

i have asked all these things and other questions through email twice, but my enrollment counselor, director of nursing, director of enrollment (because i got generic emails from them) but all of them failed to answer

thank you.

tsm007 · Jun 5, 2012

hi guys...need help with the application process.
to be considered for enrollment into the pre-nursing curriculum, you must meet the following requirements:
possess a current cpr certification at the healthcare provider level.
submit at least one letter of recommendation from your current healthcare employer.
submit official transcripts from all previous institutions that show:
so, those are the 3 things needed for the initial application for the prelicensure??
thank you.

yes, you need these 3 things for initial enrollment. make sure you get cpr through the american heart association. they don't accept the red cross one even at the provider level - kind of annoying because i had to retake it.

so the long list below is for when you apply for the clinical program?? or do i send all the above together with all of below??
* must possess health insurance and obtain student malpractice insurance.
* must pass a criminal background check.
* must pass a urine drug test and a physical exam.
* must pass the emotional intelligence (eq) test and demonstrate the attributes of a successful nurse.
* must have a current immunization record and negative tb test.
* must meet the physical requirements in accordance with the core performance standards of the nursing profession.

these are done once you are accepted into the pre-licensure program.

* must provide a 1-2 page student statement that describes your prior experiences and reasons for pursuing a nursing career.
* must participate in an interview with nursing department representatives.
* must meet any additional wgu admissions requirements.
is it two letters or one? on the website it says one, but the generic message from the program director says two letters.
another question, does wgu have a form for the letter of recommendation? or does recommender just write the letter on their own letter head??
for me, they wanted 2 letters of recommendation, preferably from a health care employer, but turn in what you can come up with. they also wanted a letter describing your prior experience and why you want to be a nurse. i also had to turn in a resume. they did not give a form for the letter of recommendation.
and how do we know when is the next cohort??
i have asked all these things and other questions through email twice, but my enrollment counselor, director of nursing, director of enrollment (because i got generic emails from them) but all of them failed to answer
you'll have to ask on the cohort. i can't really figure out how they determine when they will start a new cohort. i know for me they started in indiana, i think the first was november, then january, then february, then not again until june. just kind of random if you ask me. i'd call instead of emailing. everyone at WGU has always been very helpful for me.

confuzhn · Jun 5, 2012

I'd call instead of emailing. Everyone at WGU has always been very helpful for me.

Thank you so much supermama, really appreciate all the info!! :thankya:

One more thing I forgot to ask... Do I tell the recommenders to send letters directly to WGU or do I submit it together with the CPR Certification?

Thanks again.

confuzhn · Jun 5, 2012

Is the TEAS test required?

Thankyou

tsm007 · Jun 5, 2012

Thank you so much supermama, really appreciate all the info!! :thankya:
One more thing I forgot to ask... Do I tell the recommenders to send letters directly to WGU or do I submit it together with the CPR Certification?
Thanks again.

Have them send them to you. I had to scan all docs and email them to my enrollment adviser.

Is the TEAS test required?

Yes, I'd start studying for that now.

confuzhn · Jun 14, 2012

If you start directly with clinical, the website says it's 2 years. But enrollment counselor says it's 2 1/2 years. Does anyone know how long the program really is? I read somewhere that the first term is sort of like a "bootcamp" to learn CNA skills. What if the applicant already has a CNA certificate, does it make it 2 years?

Thanks

LVN/RNBridge · Jun 14, 2012

Hmmm, I thought my reply went through.

Anyway- To answer your questions, "yes" the program has changed from 2 years to 2 1/2 years.

jxngirl · Jun 18, 2012

Does anyone know what the minimum TEAS score is to be able to get in? I have taken it, but I only received a 70.7%. I am planning on taking it again, but all of the LA colleges are booked solid! How long did you guys who got accepted have to wait before you found out if you were accepted or not?

lyfhckr · Jul 2, 2012

jxngirl

i think it was 65 or 67? It took me 3 weeks before i found out i got accepted. Are you done with your prereqs?