afassia

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1. Texas Tech 2nd Degree 2016 Cohort?

   afassia replied to km1983's topic in School Programs

   You don't need to bring any of that. They should already have your resume and you definitely don't need to bring a headshot. Just dress business casual, that's all you need to do.

2. Texas Tech 2nd degree Accelerated BSN program 2017

   afassia replied to PinkMom's topic in School Programs

   I heard back within a few weeks after the interview that I got in. It was definitely less than a month. I'm in the Austin cohort right now.

3. Texas Tech 2nd degree Accelerated BSN program 2017

   afassia replied to PinkMom's topic in School Programs

   Hey @skhansaba, I'm in the Austin program right now and I had very little clinical experience. I got my CNA about 10 months before the program started but I never worked as a CNA because I already had a full time job and was honest about that in my i...

4. Texas Tech 2nd degree Accelerated BSN program 2017

   afassia replied to PinkMom's topic in School Programs

   Hey @cheinroth. I'm currently in the Austin cohort right now. The interview is pretty relaxed, it was for me at least. They ask you questions about your background in healthcare, where do you see yourself in 5 years, what is your support system like,...

5. Texas Tech 2nd degree Accelerated BSN program 2017

   afassia replied to PinkMom's topic in School Programs

   Hey everyone! I'm currently in the Austin program right now! 21 more days left of the most grueling semester of all...the summer! Anyways, this site and these threads were of great support to me during the application process so I'd like to give back...

6. Texas Tech 2nd Degree 2016 Cohort?

   afassia replied to km1983's topic in School Programs

   awesome! thanks so much for setting this up!

7. Texas Tech 2nd Degree 2016 Cohort?

   afassia replied to km1983's topic in School Programs

   I had no CNA experience. I'm certified but have not worked as a CNA. However, I've been a licensed social worker for the last 5 years and am also a birth and postpartum doula and stressed that as my diverse experience in healthcare. How about you?

8. Texas Tech 2nd Degree 2016 Cohort?

   afassia replied to km1983's topic in School Programs

   Just received my acceptance to Austin!!!

9. Texas Tech 2nd Degree 2016 Cohort?

   afassia replied to km1983's topic in School Programs

   They told me we would know within the first two weeks of September. But the interview notices went out sooner than expected...so it could be earlier than that. I'll let y'all know as soon as I do!

10. Texas Tech 2nd Degree 2016 Cohort?

    afassia replied to km1983's topic in School Programs

    I felt the same way as you did! I was definitely thinking of things I wished I had communicated. But overall I think it went well! Now just the agonizing waiting period!

11. Texas Tech 2nd Degree 2016 Cohort?

    afassia replied to km1983's topic in School Programs

    The questions are the same from what @evernursetobe wrote earlier: 1) why do you want to be a nurse at this point in your life 2) where do you see yourself in 5 years 3) what is your healthcare experience 4) volunteer experience 5) what will be your...

12. Texas Tech 2nd Degree 2016 Cohort?

    afassia replied to km1983's topic in School Programs

    They are not doing any interviews in Austin. Those who selected Austin are being interviewed in Dallas this week. I drove up last night and my interview is at 11am today. I'll post the questions and how it went later today

13. Texas Tech 2nd Degree 2016 Cohort?

    afassia replied to km1983's topic in School Programs

    @pinkparistx - they are seriously moving them to the 12th??

14. Texas Tech 2nd Degree 2016 Cohort?

    afassia replied to km1983's topic in School Programs

    @km1983, what a relief! I thought that meant Austin wasn't even an option anymore. Are you driving? My interview is at 11am.

15. Texas Tech 2nd Degree 2016 Cohort?

    afassia replied to km1983's topic in School Programs

    Hey everyone! I thought I wouldn't hear back until mid August but I received an email already on Friday that i have an interview on 8/10 at the Dallas campus (even though i applied for the Austin location). Did anyone else hear back?