I'm new here and was just wondering if there are any current or recent grades from TAMUCC's eLine Program. I will be wrapping up my pre-reqs during the summer and applying to the eLine program in August to hopefully start Fall 2016.
Any advice out there on the program such as:
*Likes/Dislikes
*Course Complexity
*Clinicals (extremely interested on how clinicals worked out if you are in the Dallas/Ft.Worth Area)
*How long did it take to complete the program with pre-reqs or without?
*Do you know anything about the program requirements or how many students are accepted?
I just finished my application process for the 2017 spring Military Eline program. I was a medic in the army so I am embarking on the route you are referring to. To answer your question, none of my AIT credits transferred to the program. I have a bachelors degree in biology already (was gonna go PA) so most of my pre-reqs were from that. However, the eline advisor told me the military helps during the nursing portion. There are 4 courses that you have the possibility of "clep-ing" (in a matter of speaking) if you are able to demonstrate competency from your military medical experience. This could result in you accelerating through the program at a faster rate, possibly a semester early. At least, that's how it was explained to me during the evaluation and phone interview. Hope this helps :)
I am so sorry for getting to this so late. I must have gotten really busy with school and missed it. It has been pretty insane lately.
As far as clinicals go, if you are precepted they will ask you when you are available and work with you from there to find someone to shadow at the facility you are assigned. If you are placed in a clinical group, you will likely have set days (I've only been in one group clinical so far), as this is what I did.
I have heard it is possible to work full time and be a student in this program, however it depends on how many hours you are taking. I had to cut back to part time at my work because it was becoming difficult to complete assignments and I was becoming really stressed. Everyone is different though, so please plan as you see fit.
The program is designed to be completed in 5 semesters, straight through with no breaks (other than the few weeks between semesters). However, keep in mind, this program was designed for people in the military who could possibly have long breaks between classes/semesters. If you complete the program as it is intended, you will be done in 5 semesters from when you begin. You can take as few classes as you want at a time or take a semester off. The cons to this are that it will take longer and they don't hold a place for you in the next classes if you get "off-track". Please don't let the off-track comment scare you though. The only reason I said it is because I want you to be aware that you will have to sign up for classes right away. It really isn't a big deal though.
Again, sorry for getting back to you so late. I hope you have found this information helpful.
just want an update with your situation? Did you decide to start working full time again? I have some down time at my job so I'm wondering if that will be sufficient enoug to get a little extra work done? I'm hoping my job would let me do 4 10 hour shifts so I could more easily fit 2 clinicals in a week.
i am taking the final exam for semester one tomorrow. I am in San Antonio and a military student so did not have to do the full 136 hours of clinicals. I did an abbreviated clinical session for three days in corpus Christi. About half of my cohort works full time and the other half is unemployed or part time. The full time people and the ones on active duty have trouble with the course load. I personally quit my job because I would not have been able to juggle work, school and parenting with the amount of work we have. Also, you're required to go to corpus for about a week (military) or theee days for normal Eline students so two of my classmates nearly lost their jobs for the constant requesting time off. There are 11 of us in San Antonio so we have a clinical group that meets Saturday and Sunday from 7-7p at a hospital here. I do not know how the students preceptors have fared so far. I would imagine there is more leniency in scheduling because you are with a person rather than an assigned group at a required date and time. I will say that, if I had known about the courseload and the disorganization (learned more from YouTube than the instructor in some cases), I would have just done a face to face program. Let me know if there is anything specific you'd like to know. Good luck!
Wow thanks for the quick reply! I'm glad you have the means to be able to quit your job and be a parent! I can't believe you were juggling all 3! I am definitely interested to see if I can handle the courseload because I have a great job, an RN would just open up so many opportunities for me. I have already noticed the disorganization of the program and I'm only taking my pre-nursing courses right now.
I have been searching and searching for a good thread that discusses the Eline program. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this one because I was really hoping to talk to someone who was actually in the program. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions??
I just got accepted into the Eline program, and have another offer at Baylor in Dallas. I live in San Antonio as well, and am having a really hard time deciding which program to attend. I was thinking the Eline program would be better because I wouldn't have to move, it's more affordable, and I conveniently get to do all of my studying at home. Baylor is private and going to cost a lot more, however, I hear really good things about the program. The NCLEX pass rate is really high, and in addition to online classes, they have some face to face classes. From everything you've experienced, do you have any advice for me? I noticed you said that had you known about the courseload, you might have chosen a face to face program instead? Do other people in your cohort feel this way as well? Despite having to use youtube for some of the classes, would you do this program all over again?? Although Baylor is expensive, I am willing to make the commitment if the eline program is not all that great. Any and all advice is welcome. I seriously have no idea what to do!
Hello. I am in the process of taking pre reqs to apply for the eline BSN program. Have you all graduated from there and can let me know how it went for you to find job after? I have no medical field experience and i am almost 39 so It will be a complete career change for me. I am getting doubts as though if i should do step by step instead. the LVN first and then RN and then BSN. any thoughts ?
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Hi EatMahalNursing!
I just finished my application process for the 2017 spring Military Eline program. I was a medic in the army so I am embarking on the route you are referring to. To answer your question, none of my AIT credits transferred to the program. I have a bachelors degree in biology already (was gonna go PA) so most of my pre-reqs were from that. However, the eline advisor told me the military helps during the nursing portion. There are 4 courses that you have the possibility of "clep-ing" (in a matter of speaking) if you are able to demonstrate competency from your military medical experience. This could result in you accelerating through the program at a faster rate, possibly a semester early. At least, that's how it was explained to me during the evaluation and phone interview. Hope this helps :)