The University of Tulsa (TU) - ABSN

**txnurstud, CNA** · Jun 5

jadorevoyager said:

Current student is correct. I don't have much healthcare experience and taking a full course load was a lot and there's no way I could have worked during the first term. Pharm is a hard class and there's a lot of work and reading to do with. I direction on what to study for so anything in the book is fair game.

as far as the proctoring... when the test ipend and starts recording that's when I clicked on "monitor" and showed my space and surroundings. Once I did that I sat down and started my test.

the biggest out of pocket expense will be traveling to Tulsa for bootcamp. My flight, hotel, and rental car is costing me about $1500 for the week. I'm sure you can donut for cheaper- I'm paying for convenience.

if you have healthcare experience, it will be doable for you. I treat class like it's work. I do all my assignments Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Most assignments are due Wednesday and Sunday. There's A LOT of busy work. So many group projects, papers, discussion boards, PowerPoints. and reflections. Just be prepared for a lot of work to do especially the first semester.

Thank you for your insight! We really appreciate you sharing your experience!

Pharm Test Prep

It sounds like you have to prepare for the test as if you are taking the final exam for Westcott/UMass Global Science Course or NHA National Certification Exam through PearVue.

Either way I really appreciate you and @Current Student insight on TU ABSN program and what we need to be prepared for if we decide to join the two of you on this journey of nursing.

The both of you are EXTREMELY amazing peeps for paying it forward.

CutieNurseLpn · Jul 17

I was accepted for Fall 2025.

CutieNurseLpn · Jul 25

Kimo Vea said:

I just got accepted as well from out of state.

How was the program? I start in the Fall.

CutieNurseLpn · Jul 25

Larrsum said:

Can anyone give insite on clinicals? Im considering applying. She said clinicals average 17 hrs a week. Are you able to pick the days and times? If im working I can't take off 2 days a week for clinicals I really need them on the weekends. Is this possible?

Same. I am out of state and work Ft. I start in the Fall.

jadorevoyager · Jul 25

CutieNurseLpn said:

Same. I am out of state and work Ft. I start in the Fall.

Unfortunately, that's extremely unlikely. For my situation, I'm at the mercy of my preceptors schedule- It Could be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday for one week and then the following week it could be Monday, Tuesday. If you are in a major city like dfw, Houston, etc. you'll be 2 days during the week and it change's according to hospital needs and your class. I have only heard of one person having clinicals on the weekend bc her preceptor had a rotating 3 on 3 off and that means her schedule was variable week to week. It's an online program and if you are not flexible then it's likely not going to work out. I can also tell you with the amount of work it's really hard to work. I am only able to work one day a week and I think when classes start in the fall I'll only be able to work one day every two weeks. We have a lot of assignments due and every class has a group project. Most of us who work, do so PRN and pick up shifts when our schedule allows it.

CutieNurseLpn · Jul 25

jadorevoyager said:

Unfortunately, that's extremely unlikely. For my situation, I'm at the mercy of my preceptors schedule- It Could be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday for one week and then the following week it could be Monday, Tuesday. If you are in a major city like dfw, Houston, etc. you'll be 2 days during the week and it change's according to hospital needs and your class. I have only heard of one person having clinicals on the weekend bc her preceptor had a rotating 3 on 3 off and that means her schedule was variable week to week. It's an online program and if you are not flexible then it's likely not going to work out. I can also tell you with the amount of work it's really hard to work. I am only able to work one day a week and I think when classes start in the fall I'll only be able to work one day every two weeks. We have a lot of assignments due and every class has a group project. Most of us who work, do so PRN and pick up shifts when our schedule allows it.

Thank you for the feedback! I really appreciate this.