TX Tech Accelerated BSN

Columnist · Apr 26, 2012

Moved to TX Nursing Programs for more response.

MrSensitivity · May 11, 2012

Hi Texaslife,

The literature I read says that Hendrick is the clinical site for second degree bsn students. I'm an applicant also, so I can't tell you much but hopefully someone who's been through the program will jump in here. Good luck!

texaslife · May 11, 2012

I have been waiting awhile in hopes of a reply, but didn’t expect a competitor! Well, it is very nice to meet you, MrSensitivity, and good luck to you, as well. I was wondering, have you completed a CNA program? I go in this Friday to fill out paperwork, so I can start on the 14^th. How are you feeling about doing this program an entire year online? I personally do better online, but still anxious, of course. I talked with the coordinator, ******, recently, and she said they are accepting more applicants from Abilene this year. Good news, huh! :yelclap: She also sounds like a wonderful person: very kind, caring, and a good listener. Do you have all your prereqs? I am going to go to Howard College for Micro and Patho. I have completed all others.

About the clinical site, where did you read Hendricks? I must have missed it. I found “Community partnerships such as that with the Abilene Regional Medical Center, Hendrick Health System, and more…” under the ‘Abilene Campus’ tab, though it seems to be referring only to the pharmacy program.

Any tidbits you know of that you might share? I read on allnurses that many programs give a high percentage of points to applicants’ TEAS V score. Do you know if Tech does? Have you taken yours already? Ok, I’ll let off on my end, now. Have to work on squishing my resume onto one page, anyway!

MrSensitivity · May 12, 2012

Glad to meet you too, texaslife. Yes, I completed the CNA program about 2 weeks ago. I was working full-time, taking Micro, AP I, Statistics, and Nutrition at the same time. Needless to say it was a sporty schedule. You're smart in taking it during the break. I enjoyed most of it, particular getting to know the people living in the facility we were in for clinicals.

I still have to take AP II, Patho, and Human G&D this summer. I was so busy at the end of the spring term that I didn't schedule the TEAS until yesterday and almost didn't find a spot in time. I take the test next Tuesday. I don't know how much weight is given to it in the selection process. I'll just do my best and hope it's good enough. It's been a long time since I learned some of the things that it covers. My undergraduate degree is in chemistry, but it was so long ago that the periodic table only had 3 or 4 squares.

I've only communicated with the coordinator via email, but would agree that she is very responsive and helpful. Did she say how many seats are being offered in Abilene? I read someplace that there are a total of 60 divided between Lubbock, Abilene, and Odessa.

The thing I read about Hendricks was on the SON site, Abilene campus, 2nd degree program. Let me know if you still don't find it and I'll try to get to it again and send the web page.

I did my resume today, but it was just he opposite. I had to double space and large font to fill the page. I never change jobs and my only extracurricular activity is threatening to ground my kids, mowing the grass and mowing the grass. Did I mention I also mow the grass?

texaslife · May 12, 2012

Very funny! AP1 will help a lot on the test...really, though? 3 or 4 squares?! LOL! I met a girl today in the CNA program. She was an alternate last year. I really like her. She said she believes there will be 32 slots open for Abilene, and they will be doing clinicals at Hendricks and Regional. There is a new building which will be opening in December. Supposedly, this is awesome for us. Oh, and we likely wear scrubs with red top and black bottoms. Not absolutely sure, yet. I will let you know what else I learn as it comes. Good luck on your test!

MrSensitivity · May 12, 2012

Thanks! If I gather any intelligence info I'll forward it as well. I think 32 might be a big number, but I hope you're right. Have fun in the CNA program. If it helps, it seems like the answer to a lot of the test questions is, C. wipe downward.

MrSensitivity · May 15, 2012

Your friend is right. The number is 35.

texaslife · May 16, 2012

That is great! How did you find out 35? I am more sure that we wear red tops and black bottoms as accelerated, while the traditional program wears all red. We start perineal care tomorrow. And my teacher said to remember, "Wipe clean to dirty." LOL! I suppose it is the same as wipe downward!

MrSensitivity · May 16, 2012

Ha! Thats it. Clean to dirty.

I spoke with the coordinator over the phone. She was very informative. Tried to send you an email with some interesting details. No luck. Fill ya in later.

NoSweethrtOfTheRodeo · May 16, 2012

Howdy Y'all!

Just thought I'd drop in since y'all are the only post on here I see for the Accel. Fall 2012 program I see... it's nice to meet some fellow applicants. I am sort of freaking out over it.

MrSensitivity · May 16, 2012

Hi NoSweet,

Glad to have you jump in. All we're doing is sharing rumors. That's what happens when you're not having to stay up til 1 a.m. studying at the moment. Don't freak out. If tech doesn't work out, I think we can still make the application deadline for Acme Law School and Bartender Academy. I was talking to somebody else about it, not very competitive to get into.