University of Houston-Victoria Second Degree BSN 2012

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Has anyone applied to UHV Second Degree BSN program for Spring 2012?

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to first introduce myself. I am currently in the program and we graduate in early December. :)

If any of you happen to have any questions regarding the program I will be more than happy to help/answer what I can. Good luck to all of you!

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Hi jeanster....do you feel this program has adequately prepared you in 1 year to pass the nursing boards and to start your career as an RN?

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Jumpinjax - I'd have to say I'm not 100% sure, and this is only because I believe alot of people in any nursing program would feel the same way. The accelerated program is definitely fast track and you've got to stay on top of it, stay organized and focused. The program does prepare you, but you also have to be ready to take it all in and put in your part of the "work." I come from a business background and didn't have much of a science background, except for the passion to pursue nursing. But overall, the clinical experience allows the opportunity to practice your skills.

I do feel adequate to start a career as a RN, the information is still fresh and plan to sit for the nursing board examination in January and pass with flying colors (hopefully) :)

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where did you complete your clinicals?

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Specializes in Quality, Pediatrics, ER, Research.

Hey everyone! Jeanster is totally right. I feel like I am totally prepared to take the NCLEX, but that is only because I had the foresight to study the materials, read the books, stay on top of things, and do my additional learning outside of class (with Jeanster actually). :o Some people haven't found this program to be as "forgiving" as they think that other programs would have been, but I know that nursing is hard anywhere you take it. It is an accelerated program, so we just had to learn at an accelerated rate!

We had so many different places that we got to go for our clinicals, but no one got to go to all of the places. I'll list the places that we got to go:

Memorial Hermann Sugarland

Methodist Sugarland

Memorial Hermann Katy

Methodist West Houston

Christus St.Katherine (Katy)

West Houston Medical Center

Texas Children's Hospital

Methodist Hospital (Medical Center)

Shriner's Children's Hospital

Memorial Hermann Southwest

Harris County Health District (mental health)

West Oaks Hospital (mental health)

For our community clinicals, we were all over the place in different schools, psychiatric hospitals, and chemical plants doing our community clinical rotations.

I think I have named all of the hospitals, but Jeanster, correct me if I missed any.

Oh....and as of yesterday, the school said that they will be sending out the letters out in about a week. I also remember that I received an email first, and then received the letter in the mail after that, so look for an email to come first. That is how all of us found out about the interview. It seems like the school likes doing things electronically, so receiving an email is just the beginning of how this nursing school works. They like for you to receive the information as soon as possible.

I am crossing my fingers for you guys, and we will see you at the interview!

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Hey everyone!

I am also in the Graduating class of 2011! Aret21 and Jeanster are my study buddies in nursing school and we have been through it all together! Don't stress too much about the interview. Make sure you interact with each other and come prepared! Be professional and wear professional clothing! Please please...no jeans!!! Also, bring copies of all the stuff you have submitted! We were all required to bring our Finger-Print card last year! Not sure if you need it this year. So make sure you bring all your papers with you just in case they need it!

Please don't be late! Check the time and be there at least 30 mins. early. Do a practice drive to the campus and see what it is like and how long it will take you to get there! The interview is definitely the Monday after Thanksgiving.

Remember, our class is the third cohort that will be graduating! So there may be some kinks that the school has to work out but you have to be patient! No great nursing school is built in a day! It's all about how much effort and work you put into your studies.

As of right now, the faculty and staff are reviewing over the applications and most likely will invite 100 ppl or so to come to the interview! I can not stress the importance of being early! When you are early, they will notice! The faculty wants students who follow directions and are coming in with open minds, ready to learn!

If y'all have any questions, just let anyone of us know! We were in your shoes last year and remember feeling the same anxiety. It will fly by!!! Good-luck!

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Just wanted to say thanks to jeanster, aret21, and hnphan for your posts. I definitely appreciate the inside scoop on the school, your experiences, and when we'd hear something about possible interviews. Cheers to you guys! :yeah:

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Yes, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to share your info....does anybody know how many applications they received for the upcoming semester?

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I am currently a student about to graduate from UHV 2nd degree BSN program (Yay!) If anyone has any questions, feel free to post them and I'll be happy to answer. I know I came to this site about a year ago looking for any helpful info anyone could share, and I'm willing to give back.

Good luck to everyone!

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Hello,

I wanted to know, do you think it is possibly to work while in this program? What days are the clinicals? I know on the website that the program is full time 5 days a week, but how often are you in face-to-face instruction classes?

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Specializes in Quality, Pediatrics, ER, Research.

Ready31,

When anyone is admitted to the program, they are advised/told that they should not work during the program. We all take 20 hours a semester, and that is just the beginning of it. You have to realize that 20 hours of school time translates into about 18 hours a day of nonstop studying or class time. In the first semester, we had a lot of class time during the week where we would go to class from 8 am until 5 pm or even 7 pm. That was at least 3 days a week. One day a week was reserved for clinicals, which in the first semester will only be 8 hours long, but you have to get there at 6:45 am. On top of all of this class time, there is the study time and assignment time. I'm not kidding when I say this...you will essentially read entire textbooks in the first semester. You will have assignments due every week, and you will have group projects. There will be tests that cover up to 15 chapters at a time. I don't know anyone who worked in this program except maybe a small 6 hour shift on a Saturday every now and then.

This program is not for the weary. It is extremely fast paced, and you have to be organized and diligent enough to control your own study habits. (I guess that's why I'm sitting here at the UH central library studying on the weekend and will be here until around midnight).

I don't want to scare anyone by telling them how fast paced this program is, but I do think that last year some of us were taken by surprise. We didn't understand the full extent of exactly what it would take to get through the program, and I want people to come prepared to jump on the fast moving train.

Don't worry, you can do it! :nurse:

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ready 31,

i completely agree with aret21. this program just doesn’t allow for much time to work. each semester is very demanding, and will require your full undivided attention.

because of the accelerated nature of the program, it requires you to do a lot of independent study/teaching of most of the material yourself. the professors try to cover most of the topics in lecture, but just can't touch on everything. therefore, in order to be successful, it will be your responsibility as a student to take the lead in making sure you learn the material and how to apply it in the skills lab (skills lab was held on mondays for us during the 1st and 2nd semester, and each one was like an exam. you want to prove you can pass). that means speanding countless hours in front of text books and additional study material to in order to meet your objectives for the courses.

yes, that also means most of your weekends will no longer be yours either. i hope i don't scare anyone, but just know this program will take over your entire life for the full 11 months. you will eat, live, breathe, and dream nursing. however, it is possible to make it through. despite all the challenges, i'm glad i have done this. i have made amazing friends, and have had amazing experiences! there are many graduating in early december who are living proof

that it can be done. :nurse:

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