Dallas, TX area BSN programs

[guest1216]

Hi all,

I'm potentially moving to Texas in a few months and am looking for advice on nursing schools in the Dallas/Plano area (Fort Worth is okay too). I have a BS in biology already but do not want to Fast Track (1yr BSN) since I need to continue to work. So far I have looked into Baylor, but their pre-reqs are insane (2 religion classes, 2 government classes, 2 levels of foreign language, plus all of the other normal pre-reqs such as Psych/Soc/Nutr). I'm missing almost an entire years worth of pre-reqs (I have all of the science ones), so I likely won't be applying there, as much as I would have liked to (unless there is a cheap way to get all of those pre-reqs). I've looked into West Coast University at Dallas, and it might work, but I'm open to other suggestions. I don't have any type of CNA, or LPN degree either, and am not looking for an online-type program.

Does anyone have any experience or suggestions? I'm probably still going to email Baylor and see how I stand and if any of my older classes might count, just in case. I know I need to take a few standard pre-reqs, (Psych/Nutri/Soc), unless there is a program in the area that doesn't require those if you already have a BS. Thanks in advance for any help you guys can offer!

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

WCU is crazy expensive. . . but I don't want to make assumptions because you may be independently wealthy.

Take a look at THIS list of all approved Texas schools with a description of all of their programs and accreditation. And THIS is a record of their NCLEX pass rates for the last 5 years. With those two references, you should be able to narrow down some choices. You'll be looking for a "generic" education program. Most schools have well developed web sites with all the information you'll need to determine application eligibility and criteria. You'll find that affordability and *ease of admission* are inversely correlated. (cheap=uber competitive) For public (tax supported) schools, you'll need a year's residency to qualify for in-state tuition. Even with state residency, if you don't life *in district*, Community Colleges have higher tuition rates.

Hope that helps. Best of luck with your nursing education journey.

[guest1216]

Thanks for all of the info! I am definitely not independently wealthy so...haha, no WCU for me then :) I'll check into that list though. Thanks!