FutureNurseJT

Sorry for the late response. Thank you so much for your input! Since my post, I have sent in applications to a variety of programs, so all I can do is wait. Btw, congrats on graduating! : )

Hi, Sorry for the late reply. My GPA was decent at the time, but I have since improved it (there is always room to improve, unless it's at a 4.0, which I did not have). Also, UT-Austin's BSN admissions looks at 3 GPA areas: Science GPA, Pre-Nursing/pre-requisite coursework, and overall UT GPA. If you have questions about your application or the process, I suggest going to an academic advisor. They are able to evaluate your current progress and offer advice on how to be competitive in the application process. Also, be sure to volunteer (in a health care setting) to show you are interested and know what nursing is about. : ) Good luck!

Hi, sorry for the late reply, but thank you very much for your input. Actually I spoke to an advisor of the program I was rejected from and they suggested I take the ADN route and bridge over to a BSN later on. So, your plan of action is very sound and makes a lot of financial sense. I have (since my post) decided to apply to multiple programs in Texas (ADN, BSN, AE MSN), so all I can do now is wait for the admissions decisions. I hope everything is going well for you, and once again, Thanks!

Thanks for your help! I will be graduating this summer from UT-Austin, and am looking for a BSN program near by. I plan to apply to Texas State's SON starting this winter (along with some other programs just in case), for the Fall 2011 semester :). How did the interview go? Also, do you have any advice on preparation for the application process? I hope you get in! Best of luck!

It looks like a promising program, and their website looks like it has been updated with the rubric for their admissions-point system. I am interested in applying after I graduate from UT-Austin....Is TX state's SON admissions for Fall semesters only? Anyway, good luck, and let me know how it goes! I might be asking you questions in the future! :)

I am in the same boat! I am about to graduate with a bachelors of science in human development, and then enter into an alternate entry Masters in Nursing program. My end goal is to be a nurse practitioner, and it seemed like I would be unable to get there without getting a BSN first...but with more research it seems like some schools have post-masters certification programs for those with a MSN to become a FNP. You might want to research certification programs like these :). Hope it helps! Let me know how it goes, and best of luck!!! --jt

HouTX, I did not know that, so thank you for letting me know! I still have more research to do!

Thank you so much for your reply! Very helpful! :)

True! That's one of my main dilemmas...should I keep going upward (get a BSN or AE-MSN) so that I don't have to worry about much more schooling later on, or should I get an ADN (easier for me to get into an ADN program) and then work my way up over time (potentially saving more money, but not time...). ::sigh:: I just don't know what to do :/! Thank you for your input in helping me decide!

It does sound like an accelerated BSN would be a great option considering my background, and it would get be closer to where I eventually want to be faster. Hmm...I am just having trouble deciding where else to apply since all the programs I am interested in have different requirements. Thanks for the input and the good luck wishes! I appreciate it! :)

Hi, First of all, thanks for taking the time to read & comment on my post! To give you some background information on myself: I am currently a student at The University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin), but was rejected from enrolling in their upper-division BSN program last year. So, I have defaulted to my back-up plan and am graduating with a bachelor's of science in a closely related major this year . I have done some research and spoken to several other BSN students, who suggest I re-apply since my grades have gone up and because acceptance varies on the competitiveness of the applicant pool. I do have all my pre-requisites, but in the event that I do get rejected again...I would like to get the ball rolling on becoming an RN. It is my dream to be a nurse :), and eventually a nurse practitioner! With that said, I have looked at various programs in Texas (where I would like to stay), and am weighing the benefits of each. I am willing to pursue either an ADN, BSN, or AE-MSN, but am having trouble figuring out which is the best option for me based on factors such as: location, costs, time, program requirements, and strength of the program. For those of you in Texas who know about these programs (requirements for admission, reviews, etc.), or those who know about the benefits (aside from career advancement/promotions) of having an ADN vs. BSN vs. MSN, please feel free to comment with any info. you have! Here are some of the programs I am interested in: UT-Austin Alternate Entry Master's in Nursing (AE-MSN) Austin Community College (ACC) ADN Program Texas Tech Accelerated BSN Texas State BSN (accelerated?) Texas Women's University BSN The University of Texas-Pan American BSN program South Texas College (STC) ADN program Once again, THANK YOU! for your time. I look forward to hearing from you all. Best, JT :redbeathe x-posted in Students> General Nursing Student Discussions

Hi, First of all, thanks for taking the time to read & comment on my post! To give you some background information on myself: I am currently a student at The University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin), but was rejected from enrolling in their upper-division BSN program last year. So, I have defaulted to my back-up plan and am graduating with a bachelor's of science in a closely related major this year . I have done some research and spoken to several other BSN students, who suggest I re-apply since my grades have gone up and because acceptance varies on the competitiveness of the applicant pool. I do have all my pre-requisites, but in the event that I do get rejected again...I would like to get the ball rolling on becoming an RN. It is my dream to be a nurse :), and eventually a nurse practitioner! With that said, I have looked at various programs in Texas (where I would like to stay), and am weighing the benefits of each. I am willing to pursue either an ADN, BSN, or AE-MSN, but am having trouble figuring out which is the best option for me based on factors such as: location, costs, time, program requirements, and strength of the program. For those of you in Texas who know about these programs (requirements for admission, reviews, etc.), or those who know about the benefits (aside from career advancement/promotions) of having an ADN vs. BSN vs. MSN, please feel free to comment with any info. you have! Here are some of the programs I am interested in: UT-Austin Alternate Entry Master's in Nursing (AE-MSN) Austin Community College (ACC) ADN Program Texas Tech Accelerated BSN Texas State BSN (accelerated?) Texas Women's University BSN The University of Texas-Pan American BSN program South Texas College (STC) ADN program Once again, THANK YOU! for your time. I look forward to hearing from you all. Best, JT :redbeathe