University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) ABSN

Does anyone have personal experience with UTC's new ABSN program?

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Hi! I haven't found any threads regarding UTC's ABSN program, so I thought I'd start one and see if this is relevant to anyone. UTC started their ABSN program about a year ago. I don't think their first cohort has even graduated yet. It might be a long shot, but is anyone from that program on here? I got accepted for the Summer 2024 cohort, but I have a few other schools I'm waiting to hear back from. Would love to hear if anyone has personal experience with this program!

poproxx said:

Yes! There were 3 alternates in my class who got in! I asked my professor this question and she said based on the need for nurses in TN that most people go right into their specialty right after graduation if you stay in state. I believe everyone from the first ABSN cohort got their desired specialty. I moved in with my parents so I'm not sure of pricing for housing but, a couple of girls in my cohort live in the off-campus school housing around UTC or in Georgia since it's only about 25 mins away! They have several roommates to make it affordable, I know it's not ideal but, at least it's only a year. 

Thanks again - it's so beyond helpful getting this info!! 

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Got accepted today for Spring 2025 ABSN. Those already in the program, please how is the program going so far?

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poproxx said:

Of course! I remember how nervous I was when I was applying so ask me any question you have! We have 12 hour in-class clinicals on Monday, off Tuesday/Wednesday but it's strongly suggested we come in for about an hour on at least one of these days to practice skills. Class from 8:00 to 4:30 on Thursday & 9-2 on Fridays (lectures both days). That's our schedule for the first half of Fall semester. We are just now going into the second half of fall semester so our schedule is changing to 12 hour hospital clinicals Monday, 5 hour clinical Wednesday (off-site), 8-11:30 class Thursday, and 8-11 class Friday. Clinicals are 12 hours long and they are every week! I've heard going into second semester we will be having some clinicals twice a week. A lot of my cohort is able to manage work the first semester but are planning to quit for second and third semester since clinical hours ramp up! I know it sounds like a lot but, everyone in my cohort is doing really well. The professors are so encouraging and want to see you succeed. I think it's a great program. Since it is newer and they're making tweaks here and there to make the program even better I'm not sure if this schedule will stay the same for your cohort but, I hope it gave you a better idea on what to expect! 

On the 12-hour clinical days are there breaks? Some other ABSN programs I've heard the 12-hour clinical days are quite intense to fit everything in. 

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Hello everyone, I got accepted into the Spring 2025 ABSN program. I am coming from out of state and would be glad to get some information about off campus housing. Anyone looking for roommate? Any recommendations for off campus housing? A walking distance to campus or not too far from Campus. Any social media groups I can join? Thank you

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poproxx said:

Yes! There were 3 alternates in my class who got in! I asked my professor this question and she said based on the need for nurses in TN that most people go right into their specialty right after graduation if you stay in state. I believe everyone from the first ABSN cohort got their desired specialty. I moved in with my parents so I'm not sure of pricing for housing but, a couple of girls in my cohort live in the off-campus school housing around UTC or in Georgia since it's only about 25 mins away! They have several roommates to make it affordable, I know it's not ideal but, at least it's only a year. 

Hi so saw you were on the alternate list and got in. I am 4th on the alternate list and just wondering how long did it take to get offered a spot?  the BSN advisor told me my chances were pretty good but I'm just wondering! thank you 🙂

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addig27 said:

Hi so saw you were on the alternate list and got in. I am 4th on the alternate list and just wondering how long did it take to get offered a spot?  the BSN advisor told me my chances were pretty good but I'm just wondering! thank you 🙂

I was fifth and got in exactly one month before the program started! I got the email around 9 p.m. on a weekend too so make sure you're checking daily no matter what! I had gotten to the point where I almost gave up the constant refreshing and that's when it finally happened. Good luck! 

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