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  1. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

    shasta12 posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Hey y'all! I'm about to start taking my prereqs this summer to meet the Jan 5, 2010 app deadline for the University of Texas at Arlington Second Degree Fast Track Program. Anyone around about to do...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

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

    shasta12 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OK everyone, I've made the decision to LEAP! I'm applying to University of Texas at Arlington for the fast track second degree nursing program, but I have a TON of prereqs to take (or at least it...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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!! :)

  17. 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!

  18. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

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

    Thanks for the advice! I may go ahead and try to take all of them so I can start with you (if accepted) in the Spring. ****** * was my advisor, but when I called to set an appt to update my...

  19. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

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

    misspink, I don't know if you'd have to make a second application or not. I would just call and talk to an advisor. I REALLY wish I had all my prereqs out of the way. Tell me: do you think if I took...

  20. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

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

    foolhasty, Thanks so much for you insight! It would be great if some paid for our books!! Maybe some of us will get lucky. Here is the info I found out from an advisor this past week from UTA. The...

  21. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

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

    I've only applied to THR and an occasional Baylor posting. I'm actually freaking out a little because the only reason I needed to work at THR was because it was required to enter UTA's fast track...

  22. UTA Second Degree Fast Track Program

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

    Allnurses didn't notify me until today that there were responses to this thread! hehe oh well.. I'll read and get caught up. TXNURSTUD, I applied for everything I felt qualified for at THR, but never...

  23. bachelors or masters?

    shasta12 replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

    My friend graduated last year with his bachelor's here in Texas, and he's an oncology RN in Oklahoma

  24. My first interview after passing nclex

    shasta12 replied to nap12's topic in General Nursing

    This is scary to me! I am about to start my prereqs to try to get in nursing school. It's very discouraging to hear that you graduated in the top 10 and can't get a job. Why do you think this is?...

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

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

    back2thebooks , where is nctc