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I am also considering apply for the AE-MSN program for the 2015 start. I have a BS in Finance, but I have made a commitment to a career change a year ago. I recently obtained my LVN license and I love the freedom and flexibility that nursing provides. I would like to get into the psych np program. I've been looking through UT's website for information on the admission stats of previously admitted students, to see if I'll even be competitive enough to apply to the program, but I haven't had any luck. I have only gotten A's and B's throughout college, but I've heard of 4.0 GPA's not being admittted. I like to think I'm well rounded, with a lot of life experience, healthcare experience and volunteer experience, but I'm not sure how everything is weighted. Not to mention the GRE. Either way...I'm in this journey with you and hopefully we'll be able to support each other through the process. Good luck!

jennytmuw, is there any other positive or negative information you can share with us about the program(clinicals, lectures, exams, administration, admissions process, instructors,etc.). I'm looking for something to help make my decision clearer. Maybe something that you or another student experienced that was good or bad. After reading these negative reviews, I'm second guessing my decision to attend UHV. Are there other programs that you've heard great things about? Like UTHSC-Houston? Any and all information you can share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Well, first of all, thank you for taking the time post such a detailed message. I was really set on UHV and now I'm second guessing my decision. At the same time, I'm not really worried about it, because I've already been through a stringent nursing program, as I am already an LVN. The pace of the program is the main reason why I chose UHV. I think it forces you to keep focus and stay on track. I really hope that the instructors are not intentionally "weeding out" students. It can really ruin a students career plans. I plan on going right into a DNP program after getting my BSN and if I got kicked out of school for reasons other than my grades or my behavior, I would be devastated. If nothing else, your post has opened my eyes. I do appreciate that they want to have high NCLEX passing rates(and they do...I looked it up) I think its healthy pressure for students. I have looked into applying to UTHSC-Houston's Pacesetter program, which has a really cool concept of front loading coursework and back loading all the clinicals. Having been through an LVN program that uses the traditional style of mixing coursework and clinicals simultaneously, I think the student would benefit more from back loading clinicals. I think you would go into the workforce more prepared to work with confidence. The issue I have with UTHSC-Houston is that they require the HESI A2. I don't want to have to study for the TEAS and the HESI A2...ugh! Anyway, the other program that I was thinking of applying to is UTHSC-San Antonio, but it doesn't start until May 2015 and I really want to start a program by Spring 2015, because I'm finished with all of my present req's. Oh, and I finally input ALL of my courses from my previous colleges into the nursingcas system...took me for...e...over lol. I also learned the hard, expensive way that you need to have all of your official transcripts sent DIRECTLY to nursingcas. I had all of my official transcripts mailed to me and then I sent them to nursingcas...they sent them right back, unopened. Obviously, I can't read. So I had to pay to have them sent directly to nursingcas. Has anybody taken their TEAS yet?

The only thing I'm taking this semester is Microbiology. I'm still dreading inputting ALL of my classes from my undergraduate work.

No, not yet. I've done everything except submit my transcripts and take the teas. I'm taking some classes this semester so I'm waiting until the semester is over before I send them in.

I'm planning on taking the teas in May, and if I have to I'll take again before the August deadline. Generally, I'm a good test taker, so I'm not worried about it. I know if I put in the time studying, I'll do well. I'm sure you will too...since this is your second degree, I'm sure you have studying all figured out. Anyway...if you have any questions, let me know, we're in this together, so we should be able to help each other out. 'Til next time...

I am also applying for the Spring 2015 at UHV. I have everything in order and I'm ready to apply, but I'm waiting to take the TEAS V test. I've heard that ati testing has a pretty good study manual that helps prepare you for the TEAS V, so check it out if you need any test prep material. I live in San Antonio and my only concern other than getting into the program is housing, so if anybody knows of, or heard anything about or have any suggestions about housing, please share it with me.