Baylor DABSN Warning

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If anyone is going to Baylor DABSN program and is hoping to enter a speciality such as ICU, NICU, Peds..... well.... good luck charlie 

16 hours ago, rmt0rres said:

Congrats on completing the program! 
Q: What advice do you have for newly admitted students? - can be academic, personal etc… 

Best advice: Time management and talk to your professors! We had amazing teachers for our courses and I struggled in some but doing office hours with my profs helped me bring info together to succeed. It's rigorous and tough to do especially online, but not impossible. You guys got this! 

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2 hours ago, Ceeteeme said:

@mac2121

I'm starting in this program in the fall. Overall how did you like the program? Were you able to find a position you desired after the program?

Overall, the program was pretty decent. Being in the first cohort came with a LOT of challenges that I'm hoping they fix as time goes on. But I think the program prepares you well for the NCLEX and I landed in the position I wanted right after graduation--in fact, I think most of my cohort got the positions they wanted. Lots of L&D, ER, ICU, etc. Totally possible. Transition clinical was a mess and placement wasn't amazing for that (and for some other clinicals) but we made do. 

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@rmt0rres I haven’t taken the religion courses yet. Those are the only two pre reqs I’m missing. I’m taking the world religion course at lone star community college. And the Second course I’m taking at west Texas a and m through their on demand program. It’s $699 for the course at West Texas. I couldn’t find anywhere else to take it. But yes I’ll be taking both this Summer.  

@mac2121 That’s great to hear! I was kinda nervous but I’m excited now. Thanks for replying! 

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On 4/12/2022 at 10:32 PM, mac2121 said:

Hey guys! I was a part of the very first cohort for Baylor’s DABSN program. If anyone has any questions, please let me know!  

May you please give an example of a typical week in the DABSN program, please? Thanks in advance!

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12 hours ago, bri2014 said:

May you please give an example of a typical week in the DABSN program, please? Thanks in advance!

Hmmm..this one is hard, because no week looked the same. The only thing that was consistent were class times, having several exams in a week, and lots of clinical. It's a rigorous program, so everyone adapts differently and your weeks will all vary! But you can do it!

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9 hours ago, mac2121 said:

Hmmm..this one is hard, because no week looked the same. The only thing that was consistent were class times, having several exams in a week, and lots of clinical. It's a rigorous program, so everyone adapts differently and your weeks will all vary! But you can do it!

So were classes 5 days a week typically? Or did it vary? 

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On 4/29/2022 at 8:42 PM, Ceeteeme said:

So were classes 5 days a week typically? Or did it vary? 

Class was only one day per week for about an hour, postconference for clinical was sometimes an hour and a half or 2. It really wasn't much class time, but that's why I always advice for people to meet with their professors outside of class time. Getting that 1-1 help was vital in my success (because MedSurg 2 almost took me out but I got through it!) 

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It has been soo hard to get an idea of what the program is like!

1. Would you say they are flexible to work with you if your clinicals HAVE to be nights? 
2. What does supplemental help with classes look like? Are there group study sessions held virtually?

3. For the two weeks on campus, were you really there for the entire day each day? 

4. Did most of your class graduate or do a lot not make it through? 
5. What did you do on the days that you did not have online lectures? What is post conference? 
6. Was the NCLEX hard? 

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@mac2121

It has been soo hard to get an idea of what the program is like!

1. Would you say they are flexible to work with you if your clinicals HAVE to be nights? 
2. What does supplemental help with classes look like? Are there group study sessions held virtually?

3. For the two weeks on campus, were you really there for the entire day each day? 

4. Did most of your class graduate or do a lot not make it through? 
5. What did you do on the days that you did not have online lectures? What is post conference? 
6. Was the NCLEX hard? 

 

 

 

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On 5/31/2022 at 1:35 PM, RNGonnaBe said:

@mac2121

It has been soo hard to get an idea of what the program is like!

1. Would you say they are flexible to work with you if your clinicals HAVE to be nights? 
2. What does supplemental help with classes look like? Are there group study sessions held virtually?

3. For the two weeks on campus, were you really there for the entire day each day? 

4. Did most of your class graduate or do a lot not make it through? 
5. What did you do on the days that you did not have online lectures? What is post conference? 
6. Was the NCLEX hard? 

 

 

 

1. They are, but please please please advocate for yourself. If you don't like a placement or want to be on days or nights, push for that! You do not have to go along with something "just because they said so". 

2. I suggest forming a GroupMe with your cohort, we always came together in there to find times that worked with everyone so we could have a big group study session on Zoom outside of class. But you can also reach out to your professors and see what their office hour times are so you can meet with them 1-1 and have a study session with them directly. They're fantastic and truly want students to succeed. 

3. Yep, everyday all day. It was long. We did break for lunch (and I always went back to my AirBnb because I brought my dog LOL) but yeah, it's a very busy 2 weeks learning lots of stuff and prepping for clinical skills checkoffs before you leave Dallas. 

4. We started with 35 students and ended with 29 by the time last semester rolled around, 25 graduated and 4 had to repeat a class but all 4 succeeded and graduated a few months later in December! (Was set to graduate in August)

5. When I didn't have class, I was either studying or taking a break for self care. It's a busy program, but you need to make sure you set aside time for yourself and your mental health while doing it. You can't expect to give your patients great care if you aren't also caring for yourself, right? Also, postconference is where you will meet with your clinical group after a week of clinicals to discuss things you got to do/see/what you want to do differently next time/ask questions about clinical paperwork. Sometimes it's short and to the point and you finish early....some professors like to drag out the entire time, though. So Godspeed on that part haha 

6. NCLEX is subjective for a lot of people on difficulty...and I will admit that I tested twice, and there is nothing wrong with that either. My first exam I thought was pretty difficult, but I also felt very unprepared. I was anxious the entire time and failed in 75, I knew as soon as I left that I didn't pass. But I changed my study method and tested again in 45 days, took my time, took breaks during the exam when I needed them, and passed in 145 questions. PLEASE TAKE BREAKS--this was such a great time to reset. If I was feeling frazzled and couldn't focus on a question, I raised my hand and asked for a break and just got some water and did a little meditation outside the testing room. I really think this is what helped me pass the second time around. 

 

I'm super excited for all of you guys. It's not easy at all and you will have some hurdles, but you can all do this and will be fantastic nurses. I'm always here if you need a resource! 

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@mac2121

Thank you soo much for responding, that really helped for sure. ? I still have a lot of questions and concerns about the program! Do you have an email or another way that I can directly contact you?  

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@RNGonnaBe Sure thing! A good email to reach me at will be [email protected]

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