AECP Army FY 13 Candidate

shmegan20 · Dec 6, 2012

SGT Cox,

I would love if you joined the facebook page I created for AECP. I think your insight would benefit many of us that are about to start school and those who are trying to put their packet together. I was the original feed on this feed because I was looking for other people who were going through this process. If you search AECP on facebook, there is a red cross next to it. Everyone is welcome :) There are only 2 people in the group so far, and I thought this would be a great way to stay connected. IPAP has a page, why not us. Anyways, I do have some questions for you since I have 2 kids under the age of 2.

shmegan20 · Dec 6, 2012

University of Maryland, University of Colorado were both other schools that I found to meet the criteria. However, Austin Peay seemed to be a perfect fit for me with the school I had when I set my sights on this program. I had their pre-req list and then started knocking classes off one by one.

ncox1 · Dec 6, 2012

shmegan,

Looked for the link but could not find one with the red cross symbol next to it. Can you paste the hyperlink?

Jermanee · Dec 13, 2012

Hey SGT Cox,

What school are you attending in Houston?

ncox1 · Dec 14, 2012

University of Texas Health and Science Center School of Nursing

Jermanee · Dec 15, 2012

NCox 1,

You are going to the one in Houston? I have been looking at the one San Antonio. Do they have the same pre reqs?

ncox1 · Dec 16, 2012

I believe so cause they are a sister school. To be certain go to the web site. It would seem with any TX school part of the pre reqs is a Texas Government class. I was stationed in Virginia at the time and had to take it online through HCC. If you are not a TX resident it's something to consider San Antonio would be nice cause you have Ft Sam right there. Mid program you have to get a commissioning physical again, I had to drive to San Antonio twice to complete it which was 6 hours round trip each time. That's why in the new regs you need to have a Army MTF within 50 miles. They still do some exceptions such as they did with mine. I called them and asked before I put in my packet and they said it was fine to be in Houston. If you do go that route Jermanee then be ready for an intense program.

Good luck

dccubano · Dec 16, 2012

Just finished my first semester, and it is no joke. Tell all your loved ones that you will see them when the semester is over. The material isn't difficult, it is the quantity of material they try to stuff in your head, and the rate that they do it. I also suggest you get an NCLEX book to practice with. My fundamentals class was all nclex style questions. You may know the material but you need to be able recognize the best answer in a sea of correct answers. You can also expect to see information from your patho/pharm class pop up in your assessment of fundies class. The professors know about everything you are learning in other classes and it is all fair game. With that said, I wouldn't trade in the stress for anything in the world. Know your strengths and weakness and get help from your peers when you are struggling, and be there for them if they need your help. You are going to make great friends and you are going to learn so much.

ncox1 · Dec 17, 2012

I agree with dccubano, there is a great deal of stress with any BSN program. I have a wife and 4 kids and joke that during school my wife is a single parent... There is some truth to that humor aside. I just finished my 3rd term and will complete my last in MAY. You begin to adjust to the stress as your program progresses so instead of throwing your laptop across the room (1st term) you just daydream of it (3rd term). Make friends right away, square away study groups, and remember that these programs are not competitive but collaborative (help your battle buddy out). Savor your breaks and reconnect to the world then but remember that nursing school is not the time to keep your social life up. Just things I've picked up along the way.

Jermanee · Dec 26, 2012

Do all of the UF 195's have to be recent? I am about to PCS, but I want to also get a UF 195 from my current brigade nurse. I don't plan on applying until FY 15 or 16. Also I am currently trying to complete my pre reqs and have my top 3 choices of schools. They are University of Texas Health Science Center @ San Antonio, University of Maryland, and Austin Peay. Does anybody else have any other recommendations for other schools?

shmegan20 · Jan 1, 2013

This site will not let me post the link to the page. I would just search AECP on Facebook and see if you can find it... there are only 5 members so far

shmegan20 · Jan 1, 2013

The UF 195s should be within the last year. I would keep in touch with your brigade nurse, but you will need those letters completed closer to you packet deadline.