University of Houston Second Degree BSN Spring 2025

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Hello! Wanted to get a thread started for those interested in applying for Spring 2025.

Reux323 said:

I totally get what you're saying. I've already applied to other schools with this one, but it does make you wonder. I say the same thing with jobs tho. Not every experience will be the same. I do need more information other than long hours bc every accelerated program is long hours. I want to specifically know why the cohort dropped and what's unorganized. I don't know how to use Reddit or I would message the poster 

I just literally create Reddit account to asked both of the posters. Still waiting on their replies. But I sure hope it was just due to the intense coursework, but the bit about professors and staffs quitting, I'm sure hope that part is just exaggeration. 

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Sylvia22 said:

I just literally create Reddit account to asked both of the posters. Still waiting on their replies. But I sure hope it was just due to the intense coursework, but the bit about professors and staffs quitting, I'm sure hope that part is just exaggeration. 

Even still with that, I still wonder. As my background is education and a lot of us left because of the lack of value for educators. So I wonder if it's a college problem or just money 

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Reux323 said:

Even still with that, I still wonder. As my background is education and a lot of us left because of the lack of value for educators. So I wonder if it's a college problem or just money 

Yeah, that part of the poster sure implied a more serious problem with the program, if true. It does put us in a worried state for sure. I'm sure wish for other people from the current cohort can give us more insights

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Rache Zimmerman said:

This has me seriously reconsidering 🥲 I can see both sides. It is definitely alarming that many people are dropping out, but on the other hand it is a two year program shoved into one, which will be challenging regardless. Is anyone else reconsidering? Thoughts? 

before I applied, I noticed that this program was the hardest one to find any information on. every time I called the school nobody would answer so it made me skeptical. I feel like we are allowed to ask for matriculation data (attrition rate, graduation rate, etc.) and they should not have a problem disclosing it from applicants... I know that accelerated programs are extremely rigorous in nature, but that Reddit post did make me really nervous! What other programs are you all applying to? 

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roxyrox11 said:

before I applied, I noticed that this program was the hardest one to find any information on. every time I called the school nobody would answer so it made me skeptical. I feel like we are allowed to ask for matriculation data (attrition rate, graduation rate, etc.) and they should not have a problem disclosing it from applicants... I know that accelerated programs are extremely rigorous in nature, but that Reddit post did make me really nervous! What other programs are you all applying to? 

I applied to the DEMSN at TLU and the second degree program at Incarnate word. Their deadline is like at the end of this year for the next year cohort. But Im still eager to join UH's no matter what is being said. I'm going to find a way to make it a positive journey. I hope no one scares y'all away from doing anything in life! That's their experience not y'all's. I hope that helps 

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roxyrox11 said:

before I applied, I noticed that this program was the hardest one to find any information on. every time I called the school nobody would answer so it made me skeptical. I feel like we are allowed to ask for matriculation data (attrition rate, graduation rate, etc.) and they should not have a problem disclosing it from applicants... I know that accelerated programs are extremely rigorous in nature, but that Reddit post did make me really nervous! What other programs are you all applying to? 

Yeah, that is strange. Maybe we can ask on the spot at the interview? I only applied to two other programs: TWU and UTHealth

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Hey guys! Who is going to the interview day on Friday? How are yall preparing for it?

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roxyrox11 said:

Hey guys! Who is going to the interview day on Friday? How are yall preparing for it?

I am. I just reviewed the forms they sent and that's about it. I'm not sure if there's anything else we should be doing? 

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Okay same. I'm wondering if they'll  be asking questions like "why do you want to be a nurse" or "talk about a time where you…”

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roxyrox11 said:

Okay same. I'm wondering if they'll  be asking questions like "why do you want to be a nurse" or "talk about a time where you…”

If so, emphasize compassion, empathy, and quality care. And diversity. 

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I just want to know if the interview is solo or group. I dislike group interviews. 

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Reux323 said:

I just want to know if the interview is solo or group. I dislike group interviews. 

I'm going as well! I think definitely brush up on behavioral questions. I read that it's going to be a panel group interview. Also, it seems unlikely that they'll conduct solo interviews for all of us (I'm assuming 80+ interviewees). Super nervous, but we got this!! I read somewhere that if we're invited, they already like us as candidates so just relax and we'll be okay. 🙂

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