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1. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

   shasta12 replied to shasta12's topic in University of Texas Arlington

   I love crossroads! It means you have options and that's what we all want! Thanks for the congrats. It's hard being a new nurse but it's fun and so much to learn still. Intro from what I remember was...

2. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

   shasta12 replied to shasta12's topic in University of Texas Arlington

   I started this thread when I was just starting pre-reqs. And now wanted to pop in and let everyone know that all of the heartache, all of the tears, the maddening and infuriating moments of your...

3. UTA Online Academic Partnership BSN Program - Dallas Hospitals

   shasta12 replied to txnurstud's topic in University of Texas Arlington

   txnurstud! Hey, today is the superbowl, so I'm sure you're not wanting to chat it up about nursing school, but I'm proud of you for still keeping with it! Still u are closer now than you were last...

4. UTA Online Academic Partnership BSN Program - Dallas Hospitals

   shasta12 replied to txnurstud's topic in University of Texas Arlington

   Hi there, The classes are a set amount. You can read ahead if you have time. You could theoretically turn assignments in early, but exam dates are usually set. So, if it's a 15 week class, it will...

5. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

   shasta12 replied to shasta12's topic in University of Texas Arlington

   My clinicals are at Parkland. There are many hospitals and there is no way to be sure which you will be assigned unless you work at a partnering hospital. Otherwise, they ask you to rank your top...

6. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

   shasta12 replied to shasta12's topic in University of Texas Arlington

   NVSMOM, Yes, everything is pretty much online. There are a few excursions you will need to do offline, such as visiting a fitness center, group projects, group study, etc. They experimented with us...

7. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

   shasta12 replied to shasta12's topic in University of Texas Arlington

   I made it into the program and don't regret a thing. I worked full time until about the 8th week and nearly had a breakdown. I did flunk one test because I had been up for 30 hours after working a...

8. UTA Online Academic Partnership BSN Program - Dallas Hospitals

   shasta12 replied to txnurstud's topic in University of Texas Arlington

   The participating hospitals were on the form that I had to turn back in. If I remember correctly it was Parkland, Baylor, Texas Health Resources, and John Peter

9. New RN looking for Dallas job...

   shasta12 replied to TheLabeledBones's topic in Texas Nursing

   This really worries me. I am just starting nursing school in June.. will be finished with my BSN next summer. Why do I hear so much about the nursing shortage if none of the hospitals are hiring new...

10. UTA Online Academic Partnership BSN Program - Dallas Hospitals

    shasta12 replied to txnurstud's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    BLA3911, my advisor and all the coaches are very helpful and quick to respond. Last year, I set an appointment to sit down and do a face to face transcript evaluation. I'm not sure why you're having...

11. Please Rate My PreReq's Workload...

    shasta12 replied to shasta12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually, if you check the date, that was last year, Feb 2009. At the time I didn't know there was such thing as flex terms. I Ended up taking Dev Psych, Tech Writing and Govt during the Spring 2009...

12. My first interview after passing nclex

    shasta12 replied to nap12's topic in General Nursing

    Nap12, I know this was almost a year ago, but I would like to know the results of your job search from your posting here. How long did it take, did you find what you wanted, etc.. ? Anyone else...

13. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

    shasta12 replied to shasta12's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Hey Everyone.. I know I started this thread last year when the program barely existed, but just wanted to update. I am finished with my prereqs, I made the Jan 5th deadline for application to the 15...

14. Please Rate My PreReq's Workload...

    shasta12 replied to shasta12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't believe I finished all my prereqs! Thanks everyone for your advice.. 4.0 GPA sofar!! :)

15. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

    shasta12 replied to shasta12's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Thanks so much for that! Now I know what to look forward to!