WGU will not accept me

YourFaveNurse · Oct 9, 2016

Did you have to move? If so Kudos to you!!! I'm sorry that you think that voicing my opinion is silly. I am the type of person that gets what I want because I speak up and fight for what I WANT, so no I will not just DEAL WITH IT and settle for the mundane

i absolutely don't see you getting into WGU. Period, point, exclamation point, without experience. Sounds like to me, you just wont be working as an RN. Sounds like you should have went for something in politics. That way you could help change things. Lol, you sound so ridiculous

Wuzzie · Oct 10, 2016

I am being the complete opposite of passive aggressive. I clearly, calmly, and concisely asked a valid question. A year ago you stated you have your BSN, now you are stating you do not. One of these is not the truth. So, I ask again, rationally and calmly, do you have your BSN or not?

I'm pretty sure you won't be getting an answer.

SHGR, MSN, RN, CNS · Oct 10, 2016

I'm pretty sure you won't be getting an answer.

Too bad, because I was really looking forward to it.

VegGal, BSN, RN · Oct 11, 2016

I work along side RNs on a daily basis. I realize that isn't the same thing, but the only reason that they could give me for this ridiculous policy is that they have found that those who aren't working as an RN are not able to pass their classes. Am I crazy to try and fight to get this policy changed? Input please...

I think you're missing one important point. Many online programs are accredited as being an online program with CLINICALS, which we obtain through our jobs. If you're not working as an RN, you're not getting the required clinical hours. They are a good and conscientious school for checking on your work experience.

gigi_bsn_rn, BSN, RN · Oct 11, 2016

Most RN- to- BSN programs require some RN experience. Actual practice is different than school clinicals. Working as a tech doesn't get you the needed experience. Especially WGU, being online, wants to be sure you have the independent critical thinking skills to succeed.

gigi_bsn_rn, BSN, RN · Oct 11, 2016

Rules exist for a reason. Especially as a new grad, you lack the depth of knowledge to find fault with their policies.

gigi_bsn_rn, BSN, RN · Oct 11, 2016

You don't meet their criteria...move on

ThePsychWhisperer, BSN, MSN, APRN, NP · Oct 11, 2016

You don't meet their criteria...move on

I think the OP has moved on...and totally left the building. Must not have cared for the healthy dose of reality.

JustMeRN · Oct 15, 2016

I am a New Grad ADN with my license (RN), but have not found a job yet because acute care hospitals are requiring BSN. I applied to WGU, but they will not accept me unless I am working as an RN. Currently working as HCP (Health Care Partner) in an acute care hospital. I work along side RNs on a daily basis. I realize that isn't the same thing, but the only reason that they could give me for this ridiculous policy is that they have found that those who aren't working as an RN are not able to pass their classes. Am I crazy to try and fight to get this policy changed? Input please...

Several of the nursing classes require you to use your current position as an RN to complete tasks, so, no, you can't do the program if you aren't working as an RN. That said, lower your expectations while job hunting. Take a job at a SNF of LTC or assisted living facility etc. you have your sights set on a hospital job, but you can't get one until you have a bsn, so take a job you can get (even just part time) and move on. You're wasting you effort and time on fighting a policy that is a good policy, makes sense, and is pretty standard across the board for RN to BSN programs. Move forward and let it go. It's not worth the fight and you won't win it (because it's a good policy).

JustMeRN · Oct 15, 2016

Now that I have read the whole thread I'm changing my advice a bit. You are being exceptionally childish and ridiculous. Working as a nurses aid in the hospital does not give you some super special skill set that make you amazing. You are delusional. If you can't lower yourself enough to start on the bottom rung of the ladder (in SNF) you have some serious issues, and should probably consider if nursing is the right fit for you. No one starts at the top, no one gets there dream job out of the gate (and especially note with an ADN in the age of nursing surplus). I think you have some delusions of grandeur regarding your place in your current hospital and how much they need you. magnet hospitals don't need 100% bsn, did it ever cross your mind that if they wanted you as much as you think they do they would find a place for you as an RN?

You come on here very aggressively and shoot down every reasonable option suggested to you. You bad mouth a school and a program many of us proudly graduated from, then say you already decided your not going to this awful school anyway. So what's your point?

OCNRN63, RN · Oct 16, 2016

Did you have to move? If so Kudos to you!!! I'm sorry that you think that voicing my opinion is silly. I am the type of person that gets what I want because I speak up and fight for what I WANT, so no I will not just DEAL WITH IT and settle for the mundane

Please use the "quote" function so we know to whom you're responding. And no, I'm not being snarky.

Charcoal717, MSN, NP · Oct 16, 2016

As a graduate from WGU's RN-BSN program I believe it exists for a reason. Some of the coursework especially the community portion, and projects cannot be completed unless in unison with your employer. You also need to seek supervision from preceptors and or managers for certain projects. When coming to the papers and tests for pharmacology and health assessment classes, both pull from your most recent 6 months experience as an RN as well. I can definitely see your frustration in this issue, thankfully some programs do not have this stipulation or if you decide to still pursue WGU, they do start the first of every month if you see yourself meeting the minimum requirements in the near future. Good luck! :)