Texas Tech 2nd Degree 2016 Cohort?

lac1132 · Apr 29, 2015

Hello, I might!!

km1983 · Apr 29, 2015

Awesome! Well keep me posted! Would love to hear about everyone's process and if they have any insight into the program.

afassia · May 25, 2015

Hi! I didn't see this, and started a thread too! Oops. I just applied. My name is Anika. What location are you applying for?

km1983 · May 25, 2015

Hey Anika! I'm applying to the Austin/Hill Country location...how about you? I've submitted everything except for the TEAS, am taking it on Saturday. My biggest concern is that I don't have much healthcare experience...my grades are good an am hoping my TEAS score will be too but don't have experience. Do you have much insight into if this is a big deal?

Kawillen · May 27, 2015

I submitted my application for the Austin location a week or so ago. I am now waiting for all of my transcripts to show up as "received". I am very nervous. Applications stress me out big time. I still have 2 classes to take as they did not approve my anatomy and physiology courses from my undergrad due to the lack of lab. Huge bummer. But I will be taking them late summer and fall.

Kawillen · May 27, 2015

I also work as a CA in a NICU with some girls who have completed this program. They said the program was a lot of work but they felt prepaired when they finished. Also, one of the charge nurses is an instructor for the Austin site. From what I gather from her they expect a lot out of students but offer study sessions and stuff to help with material. So you are not 100% on your own online.

meachambers · May 28, 2015

So glad someone started a forum :laugh: also just completed my application for Amarillo!! All I have left to do is take an online nutrition class this summer and renew my CNA license and BLS which expired a little over a year ago. Hopefully that means I can get a few more months experience in the hospital before interviews.

afassia · Jun 1, 2015

Hi! I applied to the Austin/Hill country location. I've heard that having prior healthcare experience is a big consideration...but I've also heard of several students over the years getting in without any. So, I think it could go either way! I have my CNA but I haven't been able to work as one yet because I already have a full time job and the one time I received an interview, they wanted me to take 3 weeks off of work to complete the hospital training, which I could not do..so fingers crossed!

km1983 · Jun 1, 2015

Hey guys! Kawillin, bummer about your A&P courses! That really stinks but atleast you can take them in time. Meachambers, that's so exciting you've applied!! I know, I'm hoping to get some more volunteer experience before interviews as well. I have a 2 year old though and am in school so it's really hard to fit that all in. Brownsaucy, yes I've heard healthcare experience is important too. I wasn't able to work as a CNA either because those jobs don't pay enough for us to justify putting our son in childcare...so i'm just hoping that my other work experience and grades are enough! I take the TEAS on Thursday...have you all taken the TEAS?

km1983 · Jun 1, 2015

That's great to know they felt prepared when finishing the program! I'm sure you'll get in with having experience in the NICU, that is awesome. We'll have to keep in touch - I submitted my app for the Austin location a few weeks ago and am taking the TEAS on Thursday, that's my last check off the box. I'm nervous too, I hate the waiting game!!! It's going to be a long summer! Which hospital do you work in?

Kawillen · Jun 1, 2015

I took it in December and ended up with a 96%. As long as you feel comfortable with what is in the ATI study guide book you should be just fine. Everything is in there.