Texas Tech-Accelerated BSN Spring 2020

bjensen4 · May 27, 2020

On 4/30/2019 at 12:45 PM, Drmgrlxu04 said:
What was the schedule like? On site requirements and clinicals?

The schedule is planned by the site coordinators. The first month or two there is alot of in person classes that are full day. After that you are required to work 12-24 hrs of clinical per week with a max of 30 hrs in a week(I've hear of people having special circumstances of 36 approved but it isn't a norm). My clinical site coordinator allows us to schedule our shift however we would like to match our coaches. I find this incredible helpful as I have kids so it makes childcare a bit easier as I can try to pick days that my husband can be with the kids or whatever. Exams are fairly regular there is an exam nearly every other week and in the busy portions of the semester sometimes every week or twice in a week. Additionally there are simulation and hands on check off days that will require you to be at the sim lab 3 days in a week. There's no real "set schedule" its basically ALOT of time management if you are working or have kids or both. BUT ITS DO-ABLE. It is important to remember this is an accelerated program it isn't intended to be easy but it will get you that BSN in 12 months! The professors are all absolutely amazing people that truly want to teach students to be great compassionate nurses. Each cohort location schedules things according to their site coordinator so the best thing to do is see if you can track down someone(probably on this thread) from that location and ask for a glance at their planner or calendars. I am at the San Antonio Location and we actually have quite a few students that moved down for school or commute from elsewhere(2 from houston). This program is truly NON TRADITIONAL, both in the education and experience.

M1017 · May 27, 2020

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if any of you could put me in contact with someone who is Veteran? I'm applying for the Spring 2021 VBSN and I would like to ask them a few questions.

Thank you!

Gabrielle

ICUtoCRNA2, BSN · May 27, 2020

@bjensen4 thank you so much for the insight! I was able to get in contact with someone on this thread who is in the region I’m applying to so I could see what the schedule and classes look like. I totally agree with you - it’s not going to be easy, but seems worth it to get a BSN in 12 months!

elizabeth11 · May 27, 2020

2 hours ago, M1017 said:
Hi everyone,
I was wondering if any of you could put me in contact with someone who is Veteran? I'm applying for the Spring 2021 VBSN and I would like to ask them a few questions.
Thank you!
Gabrielle

I’m a veteran part of the Dallas VBSN program. I can help answer some questions for you.

Elizabeth

M1017 · May 27, 2020

Just now, elizabeth11 said:
I’m a veteran part of the Dallas VBSN program. I can help answer some questions for you.

Elizabeth

Thank you! Would you mind sending me an email?

[email protected]

halea1203 · May 30, 2020

On 9/20/2019 at 11:58 AM, DP2012 said:
Congratulations everybody! I got accepted to Amarillo! Anyone else on here also in Amarillo?

Hey, I am applying to the Amarillo cohort for the 2021 program. Would it be possible to get your email so I can get some information from you? Thanks!

Lyka1212 · Jun 4, 2020

@olividav21

hello! I do have some questions about the application process. I’m applying for the VBSN which is like the accelerated BSN but for veterans. I’m assuming their requirements are similar. For the non-academic considerations how did you provide that info?
Did you write a page on why you're interested in nursing? And did you just include your work history in your resume or separated that?

I hope you’re doing well!

Lyka1212 · Jun 4, 2020

@elizabeth11

Hi! I’m looking to apply to the VBSN program for 2021. May I please pick your brain?? Thank you!

bjensen4 · Jun 4, 2020

8 hours ago, Lyka1212 said:
@olividav21
hello! I do have some questions about the application process. I’m applying for the VBSN which is like the accelerated BSN but for veterans. I’m assuming their requirements are similar. For the non-academic considerations how did you provide that info?
Did you write a page on why you're interested in nursing? And did you just include your work history in your resume or separated that?

I hope you’re doing well!

I attached my resume only. In hindsight I wished I had written a cover letter to allow them to understand me a bit better. I guess they liked what they saw at the interview though.....I know when apply for residency programs im going to put a cover letter ?

elizabeth11 · Jun 4, 2020

12 hours ago, Lyka1212 said:
@elizabeth11
Hi! I’m looking to apply to the VBSN program for 2021. May I please pick your brain?? Thank you!

Yes, of course! What are your questions?

Lyka1212 · Jun 5, 2020

@elizabeth11

I’m on AD Army and I’ve got about 2 years left on my contract. I tried stabilizing at my current duty station but it didn’t go as hoped for so I’ll be PCSing next month. Fortunately, I’ll still be in Texas. I won’t know how my new unit will be if I get accepted, but I’m praying they’ll allow me the time to attend and I’ll make up work hours anywhere and everywhere else in the week. With that being said, how is the course load like? I imagine it’s heavy because it’s accelerated (and I thoroughly enjoy brain frying from quick courses). Are the classes and clinical flexible?

Lyka1212 · Jun 5, 2020

@bjensen4

Oh that’s great! Im sure you knocked that out of the park! This is a good practice before you apply for residency
Programs. This is the first program I’ve come across that’s required an interview and resume. Other ones I’ve seen just have forms for you to fill out your work experience. I was going back and forth about having several pages for the different bullets because I don’t think my resume will be one page if I had all their bullets on it (one contributing factor would be Listing the 7 different colleges I went to over the last 10 years?) That’s comforting to know I could really personalize it so they’d have a better understanding of me on paper.