UW Milwaukee Takes a Page From WGU's RN to BSN

The UWM had rolled out a new RN to BSN program that is set up very similarly to WGU's competency based RN to BSN. Like WGU one can pay a flat fee per semester and earn as much credit as they want/can in that time period by passing competencies.
There are some differences'. The UWM term is 3 months vs WGU's 6 months. The cost is $2,250 per 3 month term vs WGU's $3,200 per 6 month term. UWM also offers the option of paying $900 for a single competency credit (equivalent to one class).
Both programs utilize competencies vs the "taking a class" model.
You can read more about the UWM's program here:

http://flex.wisconsin.edu/degrees-pr...rsing_program/
Something works- you copy it!I've always said that WGUs model of competency-based education is taking a similar trajectory to the home schooling movement (of which I was involved from 1987-2012). At first, it is viewed with suspicion and derision, esp. by those who feel threatened that this might upset the apple cart. Then, slowly, it begins to prove itself as a viable option for many - not all, but many. After a decade or two, it becomes almost mainstream, just another option without the negative connotations that dogged its early years. Just an observation (from a two-time WGU grad and quarter-century home schooling mom!)

WGU was awesome for me and is a great option for working nurses - prove your competency and you are golden. I am happy to see another university has seen the light.

HA HA both programs are being advertised on this page.

I looked at both programs for my BSN, I also know a few people who went to one or the other. They say both were great.