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For those of you who have already started at UTHSC Houston... how is the program? Are you full time or part time? Are you able to work? What's the schedule like? How do clinicals work? Any advice? What kind of setbacks should I expect? A Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated! I'll be starting this fall - thank you!

Hi all, I've been accepted into FNP at UTHSC houston and TWU houston. Anyone have any feedback on which program to pursue. Is one better than the other? What makes themm different? Any feedback is appreciated. Thank you!

Hi all, I still haven't heard back from UTMB either. I've already been accepted into FNP at UTHSC-Houston and TWU Houston. Has anyone heard which program is better from the three? I have heard that UT Houston finds your FNP clinicals for you, whereas TWU & UTMB does not? Is that true? Anyone have any feedback regarding FNP at UT-Houston, UTMB, or TWU?

Thanks Kbrown92! For anyone curious: I just called the school and they said that they have sent out some acceptances but not all yet. They've gone through a lot of the applications but haven't completed them all. The school also does send rejection emails so if they review your application and deny you - you will hear from them. As someone mentioned earlier -- they only meet once a month so it could be some time till another set of acceptances go out I assume?

Congratulations Kbrown92!!! When did you apply to the program through NCAS and when did you submit your supplemental application? Anyone know how they send out decisions -- all at once or over a span of time? Thanks!!

They were really more about getting to know you. They really take a look into your portfolio. Give you scenarios. Tell you to give them your strengths and weaknesses. Mine was easily 30 minutes and they really wanted to know how I handled situations and if I knew to reach out for help and that I would work to make my unit stronger etc. They really wanna see that you are a good fit for their department and that they can see you working with them. Second interview was done by the specific unit's director, manager, and educator. I didn't have any clinical questions at all. Hope that helps and good luck =)

Hey! Interview went well... they called me earlier today to offer a job. What about you?

What kind of questions were you guys asked for your second interview and with which units? I would really appreciate any help! Thank you so much!!

Definitely plan to be there earlier than later! Also, make sure you can sign into your email which is different than your UHV system login!

I have a 2nd interview with Harris Health/Ben Taub for the Cardiac Unit. They weren't able to let me know it it was a med surg cardiac or critical care cardiac unit. Does anyone know what type of questions I should expect for my second interview. The first interview had very basic questions about myself. Will the 2nd interview have critical care/cardiac related technical nursing questions? If so, what kind of questions should I prepare for? Or will the questions be more vague/get to know me more type of questions? Any help or advice would be sincerely appreciated. Thank you!

Hey y'all. I'm currently in this program and here's some advice I have for y'all for the interview day. I was stalking this forum around the same time last year so I know how you guys feel. Some tips: 1. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. If they say no talking, then no talking. Do what is asked of you -- they want to see you're able to follow directions. 2. Be good at group working. Our interviews had nothing that was one on one except the computer component. With the computers - just be able to work the internet, send an email. If you're reading this forum, you'll be fine. With the group work - help each other, work well with others, don't take over and over dominate... make your team look good... FOLLOW DIRECTIONS! Watch your time during presentations etc. 3. DRESS PROFESSIONALLY and bring your portfolios with all your documents. I'm not sure what they require you to bring but be sure to have it. I saw someone mention the blue card -- you will need that for any nursing school so go ahead and have that done (you just have to have proof that you paid for it/scheduled it -- most of our blue cards didn't come in the mail till the program started). We didn't have any one-on-one interviews last year but I'm not sure how they're organizing it this year. Lastly, be confident, kind, and calm. I'm sure you will all do great! Let me know if you all have any questions... GOOD LUCK! :)

This is the first semester schedule: Monday: 8:30 to 3:30 Tuesday: 8 to 2:30 (test day!) Wednesday: Clinical(6.15am to 3.30ish) or Virtual Online day Thursday: 11.30 to 7 Friday: Clinical or virtual online day SAT/SUN: Study, study, study + assignments :)

Do you guys know where I can get my immunizations done for cheap (in Houston)?

Nurse832 - make sure that you check your junk email. Most of us have heard back. Those who have been accepted need to respond and confirm attendance by today 5PM (that's like 2 minutes). See if you have anything from recruiting rep. If you haven't heard then maybe they'll send out a second batch of acceptances after those who did not want to attend the school(from the first batch of acceptances). GOOD LUCK ... & there's still hope :)

It's a closed group but maybe you can request to join it.. I didn't create it so not sure how to change the settings but here's the group: UHV Second Degree BSN Spring 2013

Islander - i just sent a request to add you as a friend on the forum. Add me as a friend so I can private message you . I think that's how it works..lol?

Nurse1010101 - I am so sorry I just got the email about 2 hours ago. Maybe they'll send the emails in batches? They said they would send rejection email/letters too -- so maybe there's still hope? :/ Good luck!!!

A friend I met at the orientation has created a private facebook group... personal message me your names so I can add ya'll if ya'll want so we can all communicate there! :)

Just checked my email and got my acceptance too!!! YAYAYAYAYYYYY :) Can't wait to meet you all soon!

Me too! It was nice meeting you boo_ah_peek! :))

Anyone know when we should hear by?

Nurse: Well Mr. Cherokee, your options are limited. You pick: Vaccine or Mr. Small Pox here?

Yes, your response helps a lot... thank you fizzylime! :)

Adrianeee & Mrmrz3 -- I hope to see ya'll on Nov 26th! Fizzylime & dman -- Congrats on the upcoming graduation! Must be so exciting! Fizzylime/Dman -- If it's okay to share, could you share a rundown/agenda of the interview day. Also, do ya'll know when they send out the acceptance letters by? Another question -- where do you guys have your clinicals? Is it mostly in the sugarland area? Hospitals/clinics? My meningitis vaccine is done and the email login is working perfectly. I'm going to review the material that was given in the admissions info today. I believe we will be presenting on this? Anything else I need to do before interview day?! Thank you so much for all your help!

Yes - fastpass is the background check and fingerprinting scheduling site. We'll have to wait till we're in the system or ******* tells us what to do I guess.