UTHSCSA spring 2010 hopefuls!

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I wanted to run this by on this board because it seems there is a lot of activity! Also, I know you are biased to UTHSCSA, but I thought I'd ask anyways

So, I have gotten accepted at UMHB, Texas A&M HSC, and UTHSC in San Antonio. I really like the facilities much better in San Antonio and the cost is right at about the same between TAMHSC and UTHSC. I've also received a BS and MHA from TAMU already, so I am thinking a change of scenery is needed

Anyone let me know what you honestly think about all three programs and if you would choose one over the other, please let me know why. Just looking for some other opinions.

Also, who all is waiting to hear about the accelerated option that begins in May? I know I would rather take part in an accelerated cohort if it's offered, but they won't know until mid to late December, which is pretty much too late to find a decent place to stay in the event that I have to begin in January

cwdoll.... Have you read any forums of people that are going there or have gone to those schools? Maybe you could get a feel for their experiences.

Hi CWDOLL...how do you know if you're waiting on the accelerated option? Did your acceptance letter state that if it is offered you will be approved? I applied with the hope of doing the accelerated program, but it's been pretty unclear how it is going to work...are you accepted into the January BSN generic track & then will be considered for the accelerated cohort if/when it is offered?

Cali: I have noticed some forums and posts and basically I feel that UTHSCSA really has the best experience for me by what I've heard. I intend on staying in San Antonio, as I am with someone that is a teacher for Comal ISD. I feel that having clinical in SA would make me more likely to secure employment and get a feel for the facilities that I would like to work at. I have had a tough time, as TAMHSC is where I originally wanted to go, but when I went and saw the UTHSCSA campus I liked it much more than TAMHSC. TAMHSC is building a new facility that is absolutely amazing, but it won't be completed until after I'd be done. Also, TAMHSC is a relatively young program that essentially branched off from TAMU-Corpus Christi, so it isn't as well known. I think that no matter which campus I choose, I will come out on top because I have gotten accepted; that's the hardest part!

Hopeful: what I was told was that if the option is approved by the TX Board of Nursing, then hopefully they can take all the students accepted for the January Generic cohort that want to shift to the May Accelerated cohort. I assume that if they don't have enough spots for interested students they will have a quick decision process with interviews possibly? That's the only way I can think they could handle that, but that is my opinion, not anything I've been told by staff at the school.

Glad to hear that you are probly going to choose UTHSCSA. I say go with your gut and put yourself in the program you feel best in. Look forward to meeting you soon and good luck to you and hopeful figuring out the summer acclerated program

Going to sumbit my vaccination card tomorrow. Totally stoked! If any of you are hoping for SAC as a back up plan they started notifying by email for their drug screening but it is not do till early December. Happy Prepping everyone!!!

Hey Cali, I too am turning in my vaccination info tomorrow as soon as I go and get my TB test reading; and thanks for the info on Texas MedClinic. We're not too far off now...CWDoll, I agree with Cali, go with what you think is best for you. I did research on a few schools and ultimately decided on UTHSCSA. Due to this, it was the only school I applied for. Anyway, hope to see you in January. Also, I found a Starbucks right by the school if anyone wants that to be our meeting spot in late November, but any other ideas?

Awesome FutureRN! Glad that Texas Med Clinic worked out.