Texas Tech RN-BSN, then MSN

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In January I will begin the RN-BSN program at Texas Tech University Health Science Center. I've seen scattered posts about this program over the past few years. Just wondering if anyone else on here will be enrolling at the same time, or any recent grads. The book list has the APA manual on there over and over and over....so expect I'll be writing a LOT of papers. Going to be working and schooling FT for the first time ever. Also, with the new push for a doctorate as the entry level for NPs, will I have time to get my MSN and still become an NP?

Specializes in Emergency, home health.

Ok, I accepted Tech's offer today & paid my fees so I guess I'll see you in December! Excited & nervous at the same time. Not sure what I've gotten myself into, but if tx...can do it with 6 kids (I have 1), then I shouldn't complain. Anyone else having trouble getting into eRaider?

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Specializes in Cardiology, Research, Family Practice.

Thanks for the answers txpadqueenRN for the answers! Whenever I feel overwhelmed or stressed, I will think of you ;) I'm looking forward to the program, even if it does mean a lot of papers. Really, I'm looking forward to having my BSN and the prospect of MSN/NP. It's going to be a busy year, but we are all up to the challenge. And I hope to make a few new friends along the way!

yerRN and Soverland - good luck!

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

i think you will ease into and do great!!!! good luck to you all...i am here for further questions when needed :)

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I will be starting to texas tech rn-bsn in January also. I just paid my fee. Does anyone know of any good teachers to take or any to stay away from? :)

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Specializes in Cardiology, Research, Family Practice.
I will be starting to texas tech rn-bsn in January also. I just paid my fee. Does anyone know of any good teachers to take or any to stay away from? :)

That's a good question for txpadqueen

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Specializes in Cardiology, Research, Family Practice.
I am wondering if I obtain MSN by 2013 & start the NP program, if I don't finish by 2015, will I have to get PhD or will I be "grand-fathered in?"

Like when you get a degree plan & it changes the next year, you are still under the degree plan you started with, not the new one. Does that make sense? That is what I am hoping for anyway. I'm not interested in getting a PhD at this point.

These are my concerns also. Just read this today on the website for UT Health Science Center in San Antonio:

"NOTE: In view of the planned transition of APRN graduate programs to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), effective immediately applications to the Critical Care Nursing Clinical Nurse Specialist major are being suspended."

:confused:

I wonder how many other programs will be cut by the time I'm ready to apply???

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Specializes in LTC, Pediatrics, Renal Med/Surg.

Hi, txspadequeenRN or anyone for that matter... I was wanting to know is it a requirement that you finish this program in 2 semesters? For instance what if I were to start and finish a semester and then have to wait a semester or so before continuing due to financial or family reasons? Also is Govt. a set in stone prerequisite for Texas Tech because I see no reason to have to take this course. I have taken so many other prereqs that are not even on their list that I'm hoping they would consider taking instead? What do you think?

Thanks!

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The program is designed to complete in 2 semesters. For specifics about other arrangements I would contact one of the program coordinators. As far as the Government class goes you do need to have both Government 1 and 2. These are core requirements for a bachelors degree at Texas Tech and many other Texas Universities.

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