WGU (Western Governors University) - DPV1

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Hi all!

I just started WGU today (9/1/14) I am starting out with one class - Care of the older adult (DPV1). I took the pre-assessment today and recieved a failing score of 54%. I am trying to read the areas that I am weak in however, I am not quite use to studying online. I feel like I'm reading the entire book and everything seems important to me. I tried opening up microsoft word and filling in the objectives but it seems like I am just copying the book, word for word. How are you all studying for the assessments? Any tips or helpful information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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There's a Facebook group for wgu RN to BSN that you can join. It has tons of detailed information.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I never, ever follow WGU's course of study (COS). There's enough busy work and reading assignments in their COS to keep a person busy for an entire semester.

I passed the Care of the Older Adult (DPV1) OA with an 81. Keep in mind that Google is your friend. Search for other colleges' lecture notes on gerontological nursing. Here's what I found with a quick search:

http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.philadelphia.edu.jo/academics/ibashayreh/uploads/ch02%2520Gerontological%2520Nursing%2520Issues(3).ppt&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=fjMFVL--BoaTgwSkh4KwDQ&ved=0CD4QFjAD&usg=AFQjCNGjeC1lL7ImVaD5Fm0vaayjGXNgIw

Gerontological Nursing Exam Sample Questions

http://www.nurseslearning.com/courses/nrp/NRP1612-30/coursebook.pdf

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I requested to join the FB group was not successful.

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Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc.
I requested to join the FB group was not successful.

Check your "other" folder - apparently the mods are sending out requests to verify your wgu email and start date.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Be sure and utilize the coaching report that accompanies your pre-assessment score.

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Have you taken the test yet? How did you do? Was it close to the preassessment?

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i just took it as well. i think we are in the same boat. i started 10/1/14. im try studying for 2 more weeks. and try the pre-assessment one more time. How did you do were u able to finish it. if not you can msg me.

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By studying the links you posted you passed. Are these the same links you used to pass the OA?

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Hi everyone! I am taking this class now, any tips on studying? I took the PA and got a 74 but I really felt like I was mostly guessing. I studied the coaching report, took another pa, and got a totally different coaching report. So apparently I am decent at guessing, but with all the studying I do not seem to be finding answers to the questions I guessed at if that makes sense. Im sick of reading the info and want to take the OA and move on.

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