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Specializes in Cardiac Care.

I've been researching RN to BSN programs and found this school. I like the website and the testimonials. I was wondering if anyone here has heard of it, participated in the program, etc. Thanks for all opinions!

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Specializes in Wound Care, LTC, Sub-Acute, Vents.

i am in the same boat as you. i was thinking of calling them tomorrow to find out more info. i almost applied today online but stopped and decided i should apply after the fact.

i will post here what i find out.

angel

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Specializes in LTC,acute care, and corrections.

I have applied there & will be starting 11/1 if I don't change my mind. I applied to 5 schools including EC where I just graduated. WGU met all my criteria, accredited, great price (3250 for six months), transfer credits accepted, great customer service,and no group discussion & participation. I only require 23 credits to graduate, and I believe I can complete them in 6 months. My concern is my other choice, Thomas Edison State, I would have to do 28 credits but 9 of them apply towards an MSN which is great since the per credit price(340) is for BSN not MSN, but will take me a year to complete so choices choices choices!!!! When I was near completion for my LPN I knew I was going to EC. The choices are many however for the RN-BSN. I'll keep you guys informed of my new journey!

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I'm also with u guys....i'm trying to decide on WGU (least expensive, i've completed the online assessments and paid app fee) and chamberlain (expensive and paid app fee).....the thing is, even though WGU is accredited, I can only receive a 3.0. I do plan on furthering my education, however, i'm not sure where I would be going. I want to be competitive. i'm very afraid that I would be placing myself at the bottom of the list if the GPA being requested is 3.0 or above. I've read many post, called a few schools that assured me that as long as WGU was accredited, they had no problem accepting me, but how competitive would I be against GPA's that are above WGU max. of 3.0.......a couple of the schools even told me that I would have to take the GRE if my GPA wasnt at least a 3.2 for the last 60 credit hrs of my undergrad degree.....I'm starting to think that even tho everything about WGU sounds good at the moment, in the future when I'm trying to pursue my masters, its gonna crumble and I'm going to wish I'd went someplace else in order to compete with other applicants.

I pray that we all make the right decision and best of luck to u all..

-meco

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Specializes in drug rehab.
I'm also with u guys....i'm trying to decide on WGU (least expensive, i've completed the online assessments and paid app fee) and chamberlain (expensive and paid app fee).....the thing is, even though WGU is accredited, I can only receive a 3.0. I do plan on furthering my education, however, i'm not sure where I would be going. I want to be competitive. i'm very afraid that I would be placing myself at the bottom of the list if the GPA being requested is 3.0 or above. I've read many post, called a few schools that assured me that as long as WGU was accredited, they had no problem accepting me, but how competitive would I be against GPA's that are above WGU max. of 3.0.......a couple of the schools even told me that I would have to take the GRE if my GPA wasnt at least a 3.2 for the last 60 credit hrs of my undergrad degree.....I'm starting to think that even tho everything about WGU sounds good at the moment, in the future when I'm trying to pursue my masters, its gonna crumble and I'm going to wish I'd went someplace else in order to compete with other applicants.

I pray that we all make the right decision and best of luck to u all..

-meco

I'm nowhere near working on my BSN or MSN but I was just wondering.....if you're going to got to WGU: why not do their RN to MSN program, so you won't duplicate any courses. That way you get your BSN along the way and finish your MSN without the hassle of worrying if the credits will transfer or if your GPA is high enough.

Just trying to help =)

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I finally decided to go through WGU. Love the people I have talked too, very helpful. I am planning on taking the assessments late tonight. I also thought about the GPA thing. One way to look at it is that even though I would not need it I would repeat some classes at a local community college to boost the GPA later. I only want to do the RN-BSN right now because i plan on moving afterwards. Then plan on working on the MSN maybe in another two years. I need a little break after all. I feel like I have been in school most of my life.

good luck with your decision. When the right one comes to you, you'll know.

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I'm nowhere near working on my BSN or MSN but I was just wondering.....if you're going to got to WGU: why not do their RN to MSN program, so you won't duplicate any courses. That way you get your BSN along the way and finish your MSN without the hassle of worrying if the credits will transfer or if your GPA is high enough.

Just trying to help =)

I REALLY APPRECIATE U TRYING TO HELP :)))...I APPRECIATE ALL FEEDBACK. The thing is this, WGU doesnt offer NP. I'm not interested in the areas that they offer. If they had a NP option, I wouldnt be as torn as I am now. The program itself seems great and exactly what I need. i just dont wanna waste my time or have to take more classes later to make myself a competitive applicant for a graduate program.

Good luck to all who have a made up mind. I just not there yet :(

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Specializes in Cardiac Care.

Thank you to all who have taken the time to answer.

I've done about all of the reading I can do, and I've decided I'm going to talk to an enrollment advisor on Monday. WGU seems to make the most sense, and it just feels "right".

Thanks again. Best of luck to all of us!!!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Awesome!! Good luck, Don! :)

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I was set on continuing with EC until I heard about WGU. I was VERY excited UNTIL I was told abot the 5 year time limit on pre reqs AND the max possible gpa of 3.0. Many local NP programs want a 3.2 to avoid GRE's so I am staying with EC.

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I have Applied to diff schools, and I've change my program of choice so frequently that I'm confused at this moment. Issues being whether to go for my RN-BSN or RN-MSN. I finally stream-lined to WGU, RN-BSN. However, the problem I have with WGU is that their advisors are not at your beck and call, their financial aid assistance and processing is very slow and not proactive. You cannot contact them anytime, you need to make an appointment,unlike chamberlain that is proactive, but expensive.

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I have let my application process slide with them now that they haven't proceeded with evaluating my transcripts and seemed to have lost interest in me after getting the $50 application fee. Since I found out my science courses are too old I am stuck in the position of having to repeat everything anyway so I guess my experience with WGU will wait until that occurs. I have to agree that speaking with the same enrollment counselor or not having to completely repeat yourself every time you do get through can be offputting.

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