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RSVP now to join us Thursday, June 13 for an interactive live discussion on WGU’s innovative model of nurse education that is creating significant workforce impact by producing competent nurses to address the country’s nursing shortage crisis.Our health and higher ed experts are coming together to share about the accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing Prelicensure degree program as well as the clinical nursing labs opening across the country. We’ll also feature our student perspective that’ll help all the aspiring nurses out there to make an informed decision.#health #highered #nurse #NursingShortage

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"I am a single mom to an 8-year-old and a 11-year-old, both boys. We started over with absolutely nothing. I worked four jobs at times to barely make ends meet. But I knew that I could do better for my kids and myself. "On my 42nd birthday, I went back to school for my bachelor's in health and human services at WGU. While working full-time as a single parent, I finished the degree in less than a year. While going through school, I found my confidence, and I fell in love with myself again. I came out as LGBTQ and met an amazing woman. This has been the most important year of my life. I have grown as a person, as a mother, as a sister, and as a daughter. I hope my kids are proud of me, but just as important is how proud I am of myself. Now I can tell my children if you want to end up as successful as your mother, stay in school." We are inspired by the journey of Krisi Vadnais as she used the power of education to transform her life. Her determination and strength as a single mother and student are truly admirable. She is now pursuing her master's in healthcare administration at WGU. Congratulations on your incredible achievements, Krisi—your story is a beacon of hope and empowerment for many!" #WGUgrad #singlemom #LGBTQ #pridemonth #healthcare #PowerOfEducation

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If you could give your past self one piece of advice before starting your journey at #WGU, what would it be? Check out Andrew's inspiring journey!

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Happy #HigherEdDay! In celebration, we've been reflecting on these wise words from our president, Scott Pulsipher on how serving students benefits employers and society at large:https://lnkd.in/gGYCS4qZ

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Join us tomorrow at 11 am MT for an amazing panel that will highlight our Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers for #WomenInTech partnership.#WomanInSTEM #tech

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Joe Dery and the data team have done some incredible reimagining with the Master's in Data Analytics program. If you or someone you know has been thinking about any of these emphases, see you in August! 🙌

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Happy June! Here are some cool upcoming events:6/6 (11 am MT) - Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges for Women in Techhttps://lnkd.in/g9YkSxE36/11 (12 pm MT) - Articulate YOUR Value: The Tips and Tools for Building a Winning Resumé!https://lnkd.in/esrFDMGG6/13 (12 pm MT) - WGU Impacts Nursing Workforce with Innovative Approaches to Learninghttps://lnkd.in/emeHu-nQ6/24 - WGU School of Business at SHRM 2024 Annual Conferencehttps://lnkd.in/eR7yThKA6/27 (11 am MT) - Advance Equity Speaker SeriesWHEN WE RISE: MY LIFE IN THE MOVEMENThttps://lnkd.in/gPYtGmmc

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We love welcoming new night owls to the nest each month! Do you have a tip to help get them off to a flying start in June? 🦉 Let us know in the comments. 👇 #NewStudent #CollegeAdvice #NightOwls

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We are delighted to share that WGU’s College of Nursing in theMichael O. Leavitt School of Health has received a 10-year#accreditationfor itsprograms by#CCNE.The recent evaluation affirmedthebaccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and postgraduate APRN certificate program atWGU are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://lnkd.in/eQ-xUya).We thank CCNE for recognizing the quality and integrity of our #nursing programs, and our faculty and staff for their grit in expanding access to deliver high-quality#educationvia WGU’s innovative competency-based model of education. We’d also like to thank and congratulate our students who are the backbone of all our efforts – the journeys you undertake and the dedication you exude to serve the#healthcareindustry inspire us every single day to keep going!#healthequity #higheredhttps://bit.ly/CCNE10

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"Finding WGU was my golden ticket to finally being able to graduate from college and earn my degree. As a military spouse who has had to move every few years to different duty stations, attending college and transferring credits has been a hassle. After 9 years, WGU has given me the opportunity and access to a higher level of education than I was able to previously obtain while being a stay-at-home mom and a military spouse."Congratulations Nicole Henry on earning your bachelor's degree in elementary education. Your determination and resilience as a military spouse and stay-at-home mom are truly inspiring. We are excited to see the incredible impact you'll make with your teaching degree!#WGUgrad #MilitarySpouse #Family #Dedication #Teacher

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