Texas Tech 2nd Degree BSN 2019 Cohort

[sophiemicaela, RN]

I did not see a 2019 cohort forum started, so figured I would start one!

I am currently enrolled in a nursing program at the university where my husband works. Long story short, my husband is exploring new career opportunities in Austin, and if he leaves his current job, I will have to switch programs. We are at a private institution and simply cannot afford the tuition + fees if he were to leave as I currently am getting free tuition through the university's tuition-exchange program.

I am currently preparing in case he gets a new job, and am extremely interested in Tech's program for a Spring 2019 start date.

I wanted to start this forum for other potential students who are interested and plan on applying! I will be applying to the Austin cohort and hope to goodness that I get in if my hubs gets a new job.

My background:

- BS Biology 3.88 GPA

- Currently enrolled in a nursing program

- No work experience yet, but will work as a CNA beginning in May and will work until January when classes start

- No stats yet for the TEAS

I look forward to chatting with you all!

[ttu_nurse2019]

Since application opened yesterday, thought I would go ahead and post. Maybe we can get this forum started back up and we will have some support while we play the waiting game! I applied to the Accelerated program in Lubbock for my first choice and Abilene as my second.

I will graduate from TxTech with a BS in Nutrition (Minor in Biology) in August and an overall GPA of 3.85/Nursing Pre-req GPA of 3.92 (not sure which they use) and a Science GPA of 3.75 (took MBIO 3401 instead of BIOL 2420 due to major requirement and made a B).

TEAS overall 86% (Reading 83%, Math 100%, Science 80.9%, English/Language 79.2%)

I have my CNA license and BLS certification. Looking for CNA jobs now in hopes of getting some healthcare experience.

Hope to see some other postings and good luck to everyone!!

[curtisml]

I'm applying to Lubbock as well! I take the TEAS test tomorrow and start CNA classes Monday. I'm really anxious about getting in!