University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Accelerated Online RN to BSN 2020

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Specializes in UTA AO RN to BSN Spring 2020.

Am excited starting my RN to BSN online classes next week (5 week) one. How tough are the courses? is there a course that is very difficult than others? Can one do 2 courses concurrently? if yes, which one and which one can you not combine. Also do you have to buy text books?

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Specializes in Medical grade.

it seems hard to take two classes in 5 weeks

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Hi. I just started the program and I'm in week 3 of 5 of the first class. The course keeps you busy, but it's not difficult. There's a lot of reading and there are short video lectures for each week, along with short quizzes on the reading and lectures. You're required to post on a message board about three times a week for participation credit. Each week (each unit) there is an assignment. So far there's been one assignment about APA writing and formatting that was pretty simple. Just follow the rules presented in the text and powerpoint. The second assignment was to write a paper about nursing philosophy and theory. The paper is based on the readings and your personal opinions. All of the assignments have a very detailed rubric for you to follow so that you exactly what is required.

Like I said, so far it's been a good bit of work but nothing mind boggling. I'm a slow student, that is I read slowly and probably more thoroughly than necessary, I test slowly, and think too much. (Trying to break the horrible habits.) That said, you might just breeze through. The difficulty is probably also dependent on your background. Been to school lately? Written a paper in APA or some other format before? Good at BSing through writing prompts?

Hope that helps!

Anyone have any comments on what's to come in the program? I came to this page looking for information.

Thanks!

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Specializes in UTA AO RN to BSN Spring 2020.

Thank you so much for the detailed information. Very encouraging, looking forward to sail smoothly.

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Specializes in UTA AO RN to BSN Spring 2020.
On 1/14/2020 at 9:57 PM, eteklay said:

it seems hard to take two classes in 5 weeks

Oh blimey! it's one class 5 weeks, at first when they registered me in two classes I thought that I will be doing 2 of them but the next one starts immediately after completing the first one. Concurrently I meant what I said, cuz I heard you can do 2 at the same time but have no idea the time frame for 2 classes. Some students have said that there are easy classes that can be combined, I needed heads up from former students who have taken the classes to advice on which to and NOT to

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From what I've gathered from other threads, the research, vulnerable populations, and the capstone are the only nursing courses that really require some energy and studying. I believe the person said, "everything else is pretty much filler," "and you have to read for research."

It's actually nice having only one class to focus on at a time. And there are 10 days between classes, at least between my first and second class.

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I actually just finished Vulnerable populations and it wasn't any more time consuming then any other class, I took it with Legacy of the Family.

The first couple classes I took one at a time to feel it out, but the last few sessions I have doubled up. I also work full time and am married with kids. Yes I stay up late doing schoolwork and yes it has been stressful but I am motivated to power through this program and get it done ASAP. Next week starts Nursing Research and I am starting it by itself but 2 weeks before the end of the class I am doubling up with medical terminology elective. I will take the Capstone with the last part of medical terminology.

Most classes require a textbook, some don't. Its a pretty good program. I have learned alot but its also pretty easy ( for me).

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Specializes in Legal Nurse Consultant.

Just bang them out one at a time.....no need to get crazy!! CLEP what you can.

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quick question.

My first class starts Monday. When will the class open? I don't see anything on canvas.

Thank you in advance

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Specializes in UTA AO RN to BSN Spring 2020.

The class will open by Monday, or you will receive welcome email with syllabus on Sunday. I know you are anxious, just relax all will be well and good luck

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Specializes in Legal Nurse Consultant.

Monday! CONGRATS for choosing the best, most economic and great university! Good Luck and keep pushing forward, NO MATTER WHAT! ?

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Thank you!!! Absolutely!!

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