Is it doable to work full time while in UTA'S accelerate RN-BSN program?

[napswithcats, ADN, CNA, RN]

I just finished my RN program and will begin my first job at a nursing home (it's the only thing I can get without a BSN) while I attend UTA's accelerated online RN-BSN program. Since its online, it's flexible but each class is only 5 weeks long so I am wondering how heavy the courses are and if it's a bad idea to work full-time while in the program?

[HowdyHowdy, LVN]

I am in the same boat, considering this program versus other online programs like Texas Tech, WGU and UT Health-Houston. A close friend of mine did UT Arlington straight out of RN school while working full time as a new nurse on a busy IMU floor and she did it just fine. Granted, she was married at the time with no kids and finished with straight A's and never seemed really stressed out about it. She said it's lots of busy work but was never really "hard" in the traditional sense like nursing school is hard.

[Robin Verde, ADN, BSN, RN]

I went through UTA's online RN-BSN program while working full-time. It wasn't a problem at all. It was harder to get my ADN at community college then take the NCLEX to get my license.

[LizBee, ADN]

I just applied to their RN to MSN-FNP program. My initial plan was to apply for their BSN program and take it from there but my enrollment specialist advised me about their RN-MSN with FNP. However, I am concerned that I might have taken a big step. I like taking things slow and making sure I do things right without stressing too much about it. I just graduated as an RN and was lisenced about a week ago. I am still looking for a job and I feel that maybe I should just work on my BSN for now. Since I would like to work full time. What are your thoughts?

[napswithcats, ADN, CNA, RN]

On ‎8‎/‎7‎/‎2019 at 9:12 AM, LizBee said:

I just applied to their RN to MSN-FNP program. My initial plan was to apply for their BSN program and take it from there but my enrollment specialist advised me about their RN-MSN with FNP. However, I am concerned that I might have taken a big step. I like taking things slow and making sure I do things right without stressing too much about it. I just graduated as an RN and was lisenced about a week ago. I am still looking for a job and I feel that maybe I should just work on my BSN for now. Since I would like to work full time. What are your thoughts?

I ended up choosing to just work part time through it and volunteer at a hospital as I don't really love my job at the nursing home. I just don't feel like a nurse there just passing meds to 30 people. I'd rather focus on school.

[St.BaptistRN, BSN]

The program was very doable, finished August of ‘15. The only course I had an issue with was Public Health. That one was a nuisance. Other than that, the program gets my seal of approval. Relatively cheap ($10ish when I did it), no clinical, own pace. Would recommend. Easy to do it and work full time.

[Texas Military Mom]

Yes. I took the leap and graduated in 2016. It was the best decision I ever made. Let nothing stop you from furthering your education. It's difficult to find a nursing job in leadership without a BSN.  Waiting to long to do so may cost you.