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Hi there, I'm curious to know if you started as a provisional student when you did the RN-BSN program? They haven't evaluated all my transcripts yet and suggested I start as provisional, meaning I'd take the first two classes now (professional nursing and health promotions) and then wait for my roadmap after the second class. Is this the path you took as well and were able to complete the program in 10 months?

Hi stephrnc, have you received your education plan yet? I am starting the program on Monday and will be taking the professional nursing class. I haven't received my education plan yet but was advised to start as a provisional student until they evaluate my transcripts. Is that what you are doing too?

Hi RunHeather! I'm interested in UTA's program. Do you happen to know if you could "switch" from the RN-BSN to the RN-MSN program once you're almost done with the BSN? I've read that it would be cheaper if you do the RN-MSN vs RN-BSN-MSN but wondering by how much and if it's feasible to even switch

Congrats on getting started BenjaminsMom! I'm curious to know, since you were doing the RN to MSN program at Capella, why have you decided to do the RN to BSN program at UTA instead of the RN to MSN program at UTA?

Thanks Pledger55 for your list of classes from hardest to easiest! I will be applying to UTA's RN to BSN program soon and anticipate to start this August so your list is very helpful to me! I'm wondering if any of you on here who have complete or will be completing the RN-BSN have also considered doing to the RN-MSN at UTA?

Hi leacalifornia, have you thought about the RN-MSN program offered at UTA? I was wondering if you've heard of anyone who started with the RN-BSN program at UTA then while completing it decided to the RN-MSN route? Is it possible to "switch" half way through?

Congrats to those who were offered positions! I was curious to know, for those who applied, do you have an ADN or BSN?

Daynuh, did you also work while in the program? If so, full time or part time?

I don't remember exactly.. But somewhere between 70-80

Hi everyone, I'm curious to know when you think would be the "best" time to do an RN to BSN program? I'm sure the best time is different for everyone.. Or maybe there is no such thing as a best time, but for those nurses who have done a bridge program, when did you start it and what made you start at that time vs. a later or earlier time? Here is my situation: I have a non-nursing bachelors degree. Im currently in an ADN program in the SF Bay Area and will be graduating next year. I plan to take my NCLEX soon after I graduate. I've just been hired as a unit secretary at one of the hospitals in SF as well and during the interview, the manager had asked when I'll be graduating. When I told him next year, he said "that's perfect!" I'm not too sure if that's a good thing for me... I'd like to hope that it's a sign that they'll hire me as a new grad. The thing is that this is a magnet hospital and I've understood that most hospitals in the Bay Area, regardless if it is magnet status, prefer to hire those with a BSN degree. They do hire SOME with an ADN though. I was thinking, since I will be graduating with an ADN, it will probably be better to do a bridge program as soon as I can, to make me more "marketable." I had planned to bridge the following semester after I graduate. Here's why: maybe I WONT get a job right away, so all that time spent applying and having no luck can also be productive while earning a degree. Makes sense, right? But now here's where I think I'd need some guidance... Let's say I'm lucky and the hospital I'm working for hires me as a new grad. Would it be better to work full time for a year and get the experience then go back to school later or do part time for both school and work? Which do you think is the better option? I don't think I'm in a rush to get the BSN, I just want to get it over and done with now, while I'm still In the studying mode. I've thought of the MSN, but I feel like I would like more experience before I choose a specialty. Other things I'm trying to factor in is NCLEX, orientation, and school. I finish my program in May. I plan to take the NCLEX in June/July (hoping to pass on my first try)! The BSN program starts in August/September. Do you think it'll be doable for a new grad nurse to do school and work fresh out of an ADN program? For those of you who have bridged over and worked right away, what was your experience like? Would you recommend it? Did you do a fully online bridge program or a hybrid one? Any thoughts, suggestions and stories are greatly appreciated!

Congrats you two! I've been looking into the SFSU program for the same reasons - cost and distance. I was wondering what your timeline to the RN-MSN program was? Did you graduate from the ADN program and work for a year or two then apply after gaining some experience or did you apply right after graduating from the ADN program? I know with SFSU, taking the GRE is mandatory. When did you take it? I graduate from an ADN program next year and am debating over what to do... Apply for jobs and work for a year or two then continue education, or continue education right away, or continue education right away while starting a new job (assuming I'll get one). What are your thoughts and what brought you to the decision to do the ADN-MSN program. (Also, I have a BS in a non-nursing degree)

Hi applered. I'm not sure how much this will help but I recently had orientation at a hospital in SF. The RN told us (me and 3 new RNs) that last year, 800+ applicants applied to their FLOOR, so HR had to narrow down the applicants based on key words from their application! I'm not too sure how they did that, but I would think if you had MSN on there, it would still be considered. She also said that although they do prefer BSN, they still hire ADN - just not that many. As for me, I'm currently halfway through an ADN program but am going to be working as a unit coordinator at that hospital to get my foot in the door. Btw, may I ask which program you're in?

Congratulations Jenna! May I ask what school you went to and what hospital you will be working at? I'm finishing up my 1st year of nursing school and would like to go into ED so I'm hoping to be as lucky as you when the time comes!

Oh! And if you are on the waitlist, be sure to keep your phone on you at all times and check your email! You never know when you may be getting that call!

Congratulations to those who have gotten in! To those who haven't, don't lose hope! I was accepted into the program Fall 2014. I was on the wait list and was planning to apply to private schools until one day I received a call saying to come in the next day for orientation. Also, a classmate of mine was in the 90s and she received a call ONE WEEK before school started saying that spot was available for her. During my application year, I remember reading something that said notifications will be sent out until August 15. Long story short -- don't lose hope. The 50 people chosen may fail the TEAS or decide to go with a different school.