Just Finished RN-BSN Program

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I just completed the RN-BSN program at UTA last month, if you have any questions or need to talk to a UTA graduate feel free to ask.

Specializes in ICU.
Oh, and what is it about the research class that makes it so difficult? There are a lot of negative comments about it on the forum. Is there anything I can do to prepare?

Thank you so much for being willing to answer our questions. That is a huge help for those of us who are just starting! :)

The research class just sucks. All assignments are done as a group, which makes it more difficult, even if you have a great group. The only individual part of the class is the quizzes you take, there are two of them, each weighs in at 15% of your final grade. I was able to pull off a B because I had a quiz average in the mid-70's. However, I could have easily had a 30% quiz average, the questions are difficult and vague. No way to prepare, just give it your all when the course starts and hope for the best.

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Specializes in ICU.

The research class is terrible. I'm pretty sure I've posted about it before on here, but the people I was forced to be in a group with were awful. Well, one was decent, but the others were simply awful. Unable to construct a complete sentence or even to conjugate verbs reliably. There is no way the people in my group, other than the one I mentioned, should have passed the class but they got to ride the coattails of others. So, they lowered our grades and we raised theirs. I brought my concerns up to the professor and was told, in so many words, "too bad."

I'm pretty irritated that I got a B. It's the only B I've ever rec'd at UTA. But even if I were to retake the course, there is no guarantee I would get another group and being in your own group and doing 100% of the work that is meant for an entire group is not allowed. I asked.

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Specializes in CTICU/CVICU.

How long did it take to get accepted? I received an email to my personal email that all my materials had been received and that I should wait 2 weeks for the review. I was told by another graduate that I wouldn't get access to my uta email until after I get accepted. It hasn't been two weeks but it will in 5 days.

Did it take more than 2 weeks to get accepted? Did you receive something in the mail too?

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Specializes in ICU.
How long did it take to get accepted? I received an email to my personal email that all my materials had been received and that I should wait 2 weeks for the review. I was told by another graduate that I wouldn't get access to my uta email until after I get accepted. It hasn't been two weeks but it will in 5 days.

Did it take more than 2 weeks to get accepted? Did you receive something in the mail too?

To be honest I don't remember how long I waited, to much time has passed. However, I am 90% sure that I got my acceptance email through the UTA email account, so I recommend doing some more investigating on that.

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It took me almost two months before I got accepted. I will be taking my first class next month.

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Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.

I found out that they have all of my materials, so I'm hoping I have my interview shortly. I'm also in the process of applying to Univ. of AR @ Little Rock. Their program seems to be planned the same way and the cost is just a little less that UTA. I applied to a couple other programs, but they were a little more expensive (Anna Maria College, Notre Dame College).

Congratulations, OP!

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Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.
To be honest I don't remember how long I waited, to much time has passed. However, I am 90% sure that I got my acceptance email through the UTA email account, so I recommend doing some more investigating on that.

I was told I couldn't have an email acct. until I was acc​epted.

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HI , I am about to start RN-BSN online program at UTA any advices? thanks

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Specializes in ICU.
HI , I am about to start RN-BSN online program at UTA any advices? thanks

Don't overload yourself in the beginning. It's easy to bite off more than you can chew and then stop completely. I've seen it happen.

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Specializes in Cardiac, Neuro, Critical.

Common,

I am deathly afraid of the Capstone Project. I am currently in the third week, just getting my presentation together for initial post. I have my topic and supporting information; however, I have no idea what the presentation is expected to look like.

I posted a similar post looking for guidance... I am not looking to copy and paste, they use SafeAssign anyway... I am looking for an example so I know what in the world they expect so I can finish and my hospital will reimburse me for the entire course with a grade of A. Anything less and they take my money.

Any guidance is welcome. My email is [email protected] if you are willing to conduct communication for guidance only.

I appreciate anything you are willing to share... and most importantly... CONGRATULATIONS!

It's a tough program, but a great one...

Congratulations on making it to the other side... I hope to join you Oct 25th! :snurse: :yes: :nailbiting:

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Congratulations to you!! Happy for you..I am almost there. I have 4 more classes to take..Research, Assessment, Leadership, then Capstone. Taking research next month. Any adivce is appreciated.

Thanks

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I am going to be taking research next..any advice??

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