WGU RN-BSN Questions - Since Program Changes

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Hello, everyone!

I am beginning my RN-BSN journey at on April 1st - I'm excited to get the ball rolling! I graduated with my ADN in May 2015 and have been working the floor on a med-surg unit for almost a year and a half. It's time to start earning that coveted BSN. I'm looking to complete it within the 6 month term and based on what I've read, I feel like it's possible; the only pre-req I have to take is biochem - everything else transferred in. I wasn't a hot-shot at chem in high school, so I'm a little nervous, but I'm confident I'll get through it. I work the standard 36 hours per week, midnights, I'm not married, and I don't have any kids. So, it seems like I should be able to swing it. Anyway, I have some questions pertaining to the program and would love insight from anyone who has started post WGU's curriculum changes (or has felt the changes after starting).

As far as the Leadership and Communication in Healthcare class goes, I was told by my counselor that I have an 8-class webinar that I must attend. What does this entail? I read the course description in the RN-BSN program guide, but it doesn't go into much detail; it simply states that there is both group work and individual assignments. Would anyone be able to explain this more thoroughly? Like most of you, I'd like to get through this program as quickly as possible and want to knock it out so I can get into the meat and potatoes.

The rest of the classes seem fairly self-explanatory, but I'm just looking for any in-depth recommendations on things like: the best order to take classes in, how to study for different subjects, the type of information to put into papers, etc.

One of the biggest things that I've been thinking about (and this may seem small to some, but once I start thinking about it, I can't stop :sarcastic:) - - if there is a kind, willing soul out there, would it be possible to list the classes that require either a final proctored exam or a final paper? I like to be prepared mentally and I cannot find this information anywhere, in one spot. I keep finding pieces here and there, but they're either in posts as dated as 2009 or the program has made curriculum changes. An updated list, all in one place, sure would be helpful to me ... and probably anyone looking to get into this program!

Okay, I'll stop rambling! Thank you in advance for any insight and help you may be able to provide. You're all awesome! :yes:

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It's completely possible. My mentor would open several classes at a time. I don't remember having to do assignments in a group. The first several classes they opened required exams. I'm a heavy reader so was able read through ten material in a quick manner and take the practice test and then attempt the actual final exam when I felt comfortable. The last classes they opened had papers and assignments that I didn't find horrible and very doable especially if you reach out to the course mentor when not sure of something

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Thanks for the info! Out of curiosity, how fast are the course mentors to respond to emails?

As far as the group work, I think they've just changed the flow and requirements of some classes to meet higher standards. When did you graduate?

Thanks again!

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They answer back within 24 hours no doubt. Overall the school was great and gave education as promised. I know tons of people that got the BSN in 6 months. I'm very independent and a great self learner and had no Pronlem navigating through the material. My advice would be to open your first class and just take the practice test before anything else. So you know what it's like and can gauge from there, where u should study

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Awesome advice. Thank you! :)

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