Any 2nd degree BSN folks out there who moved to Texas for nursing school????

U.S.A. Texas

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Specializes in Critical Care - Adults, Peds & Neonates.

Hello Everyone.... :)

I graduated several years back w/ a BS (Business Finance) and a few years later, a JD. I should complete Nursing pre-reqs (pre-reqs required for most US accelerated programs) either this Summer or at the end of Fall 2009. Woot!

I'm considering a move to TX for personal reasons and am thinking it'll likely happen prior to my entry/acceptance into a program (Spring or Summer 2010). I've recently read on allnurses that TX schools will not allow students into their regular BSN programs if they haven't completed certain Texas govt/US history courses .

Are there any knowledgeable folks out there who would be willing to share whether these particular classes are also REQUIRED pre-reqs for 'most' 2nd degree BSN programs in TX?

Thank you kindly.....

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Yes, your info is correct. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board basically sets the rules for higher ed in Texas including the core requirements needed for a Bachelor's degree in any state funded schools. You'll need the "Texas" courses. If you choose to attend a private university, I don't think you'll need them.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I have no baccalaureate degree of any type, but I did move to Texas in late 2005 with the intent of attending nursing school. I moved from a state where virtually every RN program is impacted with waiting lists and lotteries.

You will need to take a couple of courses such as Texas History, Texas Government, and so forth. It's no big deal.

Texas Christian University offers a 15-month accelerated BSN program for those who already have earned a previous BA/BS degree. It is a private university that does not require these "Texas courses." However, they do require a religious course since they have a Christian affiliation.

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Specializes in Critical Care - Adults, Peds & Neonates.

Thank you both so much for responding! :)

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Specializes in School Nursing.

I did TCU's accelerated BSN and I highly recommend it. Like Commuter said, you don't have to take the Texas courses. The World religions course was actually very interesting to me and it was an easy A. Good luck.

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Specializes in Critical Care - Adults, Peds & Neonates.

Awesome! I will definitely look more into TCU's program.

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I'm starting the TCU program in a couple of months. :)

I'm in a World Religions course now, and I agree with Purple Scrubs, I'm actually enjoying it. Far more interesting than a Texas history or government class! (IMO, anyways.)

Here is the website for the program:

http://www.nursing.tcu.edu/accelerated.asp

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Specializes in Psychiatric, Spinal Cord Injury.

Those classes can be taken online at most community colleges in the state. Please also check Texas Tech's second degree program. Tech offers a patho class online and has a great 2nd degree program.

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Specializes in Critical Care - Adults, Peds & Neonates.

Thank you LoneStar1908. :)

Did you take one or more of the Texas govt/US history classes online? If so, I would love to hear about your experience(s)....course requirements, papers, exams, etc.

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I have applied to Texas A&M Corpus ELINE program and I am hoping to hear by the 1st of April. Its an accelerated BSN that is online, of course you have to set up your clinicals locally. You would have to take the Texas core courses you are missing, those are listed on their website. http://www.eline.tamucc.edu/tamucc.htm#Prerequisites

*This program is only for TX residents*

And I have found a great option for online pre reqs through Central Texas College, I had to retake a basic History class (long story) and my class cost less than $150! Plus its 100% online and available to anyone, several classmates are taking the course from Iraq. http://ctcd.edu/

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Did u have to take the nursing prerequisite classes 1st before applying to the accelerated program??

I did TCU's accelerated BSN and I highly recommend it. Like Commuter said, you don't have to take the Texas courses. The World religions course was actually very interesting to me and it was an easy A. Good luck.
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I guess for non texas residents it is 150$ per credit...do you know of any online texas hx classes where in/out of state fees are the same?...thanks

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