Tx State Nursing Program

Took me a while to figure out exactly what "Texas State" was! I guess I lost track of what that 'San Marcos' school is now calling themselves. Back in the day, when my older sister graduated from there, it was SWTSC(Southwest Tx State col). LOL - A little trivia - it was originally the 'teachers college' that Lyndon Baines Johnson graduated from a jillion years ago. Looks like the school of nursing won't be on the main campus in San Marcus. That's a pity, it's really lovely - high on a hill overlooking the Springs and park.

But - OK (old brain tends to digress). There are some challenges associated start-up programs, but they certainly would not be enrolling any students if their accreditation status was not on target. As a student, you will undoubtedly be dealing with a lot of new instructors. Just like any other profession, teaching skills improve with experience (nuff said). On the other hand, they are more likely to incorporate more progressive ideas and trends - you won't have to deal with the "that's the way it has always been done" frustration.

Since this is a new department, their processes may not be well developed, so I would advise you to double-triple-check to make sure that all your paperwork ends up in the right file for admissions. Make friends with the (clerical) folks who are responsible for managing this process.

Best of LUCK! After you are admitted, be sure to keep us updated on how it's going with the new program.

I just posted information letting applicants know about this upcoming program...I live here in Round Rock , but because I have to move up to the Dallas area next year...I will not be able to apply to this new program.

I don't think a lot of hopefuls know about this program...if that is the case, that would make your competition less ...

I hope that you get into the program on your 1st try !