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Congrats! I took the APEA (Hollier) FNP Review and passed with ease. I did the review at my own pace and went over all the "My QBank" questions multiple times, plus used the FNP Certification Questions book. The whole program was user-friendly. I highly recommend.

Hi have you renewed as of now? If you have a recent DUI- you have to self-report to TX BON. Usually a DUI is not considered a violation of the Nurse Practice Act- but it is required to report.

Hi there, sorry for the late response. Yes, I did move into the FNP-MSN program. It's 3 years long but will be well worth it. Good luck to you!

I have never heard anything derogatory about the UTA FNP program as far as what the poster said above. I have had nothing but first-rate instruction. The program is 36 months, which is a turnoff for a lot of people because they want to enter into a program and get finished quickly (can't blame them), but I would be more worried about the quality of the program that pumps out FNPs in 18-24 mos. than UTA. The FNP program at this school is part of The University of Texas health sciences program, which is renowned for its programs. The UTA FNP program is top-notch, as this program is not an easy fly-by-night one and is very academically challenging. Also, it personally matters to me to have The University of Texas at Arlington on my diploma- speaking for myself only. Furthermore, I have had several friends, family, and colleagues attend, graduate, and pass their boards with ease (ANCC & AANP- both in some cases). They had no issues whatsoever finding preceptors- and all have great positions. I have already found all my preceptors who were very happy to precept without any issues or reservations. Just my two cents on the subject.

I know this is an older thread- but GOD! These politicians are complete idiots. Wait until one of their daughters, granddaughters, nieces, etc., encounters an ectopic pregnancy or a fetal anomaly without options. That said, I am sure they'll crap their pants or pay someone under the table to "take care" of it. I am so damn ashamed of how ignorant fools in this country (too numerous to mention) have taken women's reproductive rights completely away from them.

Congratulations!

Sorry, I am late in replying to you. No clinical is necessary! I'm sorry, but I cannot remember specific instructor names.

Yes, the textbook was required for my course, and I could not have made an A in this course without the book. I took this course in 2021, and there was no Group Project (yuck!), so you're good there. This class was challenging, and aside from Stats, it was the hardest class out of all of the other nursing courses. However, if you follow the rubric and the instructions on all of the assignments- you will be good. If memory serves me right- there were two difficult quizzes. Just be on top of your game, and you'll do fine.

Hi there- first, congratulations on becoming an RN! You have actually got the hardest portion of your nursing education out of the way. I would highly recommend the UTA RN-BSN program. The admission portion is super easy- a rep. walks you through the entire process from the admission application all the way to ordering online transcripts. UTA requires certain general education courses (as do all state universities in Texas). Below are some of the general ED. classes required to complete the program (assuming that you have satisfied two Psychology courses, etc., with your ADN). English Comp I & II American or World Literature Technical Writing (or equivalent- I sub'd Journalism) Sociology Statistics American History I & II Political Science Texas Government (required for all students regardless of the state in which you reside) Art Appreciation If you have all of the above out of the way- it should not take you very long to complete the UTA RN-BSN program. However, it will obviously take you a little longer if you need to fulfill any of the above courses. The general education courses at UTA are challenging but highly doable. I would recommend taking Stats, American History I & II at your local community college if at all possible, as these courses are overwhelmingly demanding. That said- I did not take that advice but wish that I had. I made a C in Stats at UTA and was grateful for that grade. I made an A in both history classes and was extremely grateful as well. I made As in all classes except for Stats. The Nursing courses were very enjoyable, and I could not have asked for better instructors. Nursing Research was not my favorite class- but I did just fine. Nursing Research at any university- I am sure is not a picnic. I worked full-time, contended with Covid, and still made it through just fine, and graduated Magna Cum Laude (literally 0.02 from graduating Summa). I graduated this Summer from the RN-BSN program and am about to begin the MSN-FNP program. UTA is a top-notch university, and I am proud to say that I graduated from this school. Hope this helps you out- give the people at UTA a call; they are friendly and super helpful. Good luck!

Hey Rminasyan! I also applied in July and was accepted rather quickly. There were a lot of hoops to jump through, but that was expected. I just want to jump in and get it going. I sure have enjoyed the two months of freedom...so I am just a little nervous but excited at the same time about things. I have a good friend who started the program at the same time I started my RN-BSN program, and she finishes in Dec. (she took a 12-week break). I graduated on 08/12/22. Anyway, good luck to you in January!

I know this is an old thread, but just in case someone is wondering... Statistics at UTA is phenomenally overwhelming- do not take any other courses with Stats. In fact, take Stats at your local community college. Math is my worst subject, as I have always made As and Bs, but I've always had to work really hard for those grades. What makes Stats at UTA so difficult is the unbelievable amount of material you must cover- and it is all linked together, so you have to grasp and understand each unit before you proceed to the next; otherwise, you will not do well in that class. Get a tutor early on if you have trouble. If you do decide on Stats at UTA- please take full advantage of the extra credit assignments, and do your best to make 100s on all of your homework assignments- because every tenth of a point in Stats matters in the end. Having a high homework average can literally mean pass or fail. American History II was basically like American History I, except for the essay assignments in Part II. Yikes, I wanted to rip my hair out over the ambiguous and vague instructions. This is another course you should take by itself at UTA or at a local community college. The modules and units are overwhelming- you cannot skim through the material, or you will be lost when it comes to the essay assignments. Also, if an essay is due on Monday, you should begin working on it the previous Tues/Weds...do not attempt to write an essay in American History II in one day, or you will realize the severity of your decision. Nursing Research is very intense, and APA must be spot-on. The tests in this course are dependent upon your reading the assigned reading. The writing assignments are complex but not impossible. I would consider taking this course by itself. Vulnerable Populations- I loved this class and the instructor/TA. They were great. Not difficult, but time-consuming. You can double up on this one, but it would be best to take it alone. Capstone- enjoyable course and wonderful instructors. This course was time-consuming but interesting. This course is APA intense- so brush up on your APA skills for this course. I would recommend taking it alone so that you can focus all of your attention on the projects and writing assignments. The RN-BSN program at UTA for me was great! I learned so much and enjoyed it- it was truly a wonderful experience. The Nursing Instructors and TAs are marvelous people- I did not run into any issues with any of the nursing courses. The Non-nursing courses were enjoyable as well- even Stats and American History II- I can say that now that I have graduated. Good luck!

I am graduating on 08/12/22 from UTA BSN program, and I applied last week for the FNP online program. Wondering how long it will take to get an answer and if anyone else has applied. I am hopefully going to start the program on 10/03/22. I am excited but nervous about the application process and starting the program.

I've had a nursing license x 25 years...however, I'm just wondering did you guys pass the NCLEX???? We'd all like to know! LOL!!

Gone way too far! I hate abortion, and I think it is a terrible thing and should be a last resort. HOWEVER, I do not have a uterus, and who am I to strip away a woman's right to choose? This stunt literally takes America back 60 years. Stay out of people's personal lives! I find it highly ironic that conservatives cry for less government! Yet, they're a-okay with allowing the government to stick its big nose into people's personal lives. Yuck! Gimme a break!

Depending on where you decide to work is the crucial factor. If you can find a position at a smaller unit- that would be your best bet. The larger units are much more hectic (not that, the smaller ones don't have their moments). The hours can be very long, sometimes in excess of 12 hours, just being honest here. Additionally, like the rest of healthcare, chronic dialysis facilities right now are having issues with staffing shortages. However, after working for many years in the hospital setting- I prefer chronic dialysis any day over the rat race in the hospitals. The company I work for has a generous tuition reimbursement plan- they paid for approximately 90% of my BSN and are also paying a huge chunk of my MSN (FNP program). Also, there is much room for advancement in chronic dialysis- you can move up the chain relatively easily if that is something of interest. As with the rest of healthcare- there are pros and cons to working in chronic dialysis but overall- I love my job. Most importantly, forming bonds with the patients and knowing that you have positively impacted their lives is very rewarding. Dialysis is an entirely different world- but if you want a change, I say go for it. Good luck to you!