UTA Online BSN Accelerated Program Questions

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Hi everyone,

I'm seriously considering the UTA Online BSN Accelerated program (Not the RN-BSN bridge) and had a couple of questions I was really hoping I could get answers to -

1. For anyone that has completed or are currently in the program - did you like it? Do you ever wish you had opted for a different Accelerated program, maybe one that was in-class, such as TWU?

2. How are the lectures provided to you in the Online program? One of my biggest concerns is missing out on the classroom interaction aspect of things. I learn best when someone's actually teaching the material and I can re-watch lectures if needed. I once took an "online" course where they just mailed you the book and you had to read/learn the material yourself, no lectures/videos, and the instructor was only available via chat/email for questions. Not fun.

3. I have a previous Bachelors and Masters in Business/Accounting so I think I mainly need Science classes for my prereqs. I haven't done a Degree Audit yet (but I will soon). I'm currently finishing up Biology 1406 at Collin College, taking Gen Psych and Life-Span Psych in the summer, A&P-I in the Fall, and maybe A&P-II and Micro next Spring. Are there any other classes I may need to think about taking sooner besides these?

4. I submitted my applytexas application yesterday to UTA with a start date of August 15th this year, mainly did this in the hopes of starting on Pre-Nursing classes - Pharma/ Patho/ Intro to Prof Nursing at UTA (I was told that those had to be taken at UTA only). Is that correct and is it advisable to take these classes while also having a fulltime job and potentially other classes at Collin?

5. Was it easy for you to find study groups in the program and were the professors helpful in answering any questions?

6. Is the Online Accelerated BSN self-paced at all or is it pretty strict on finishing up classes within a set period of time?

7. Is it advisable to have a job (full-time or part-time) once you get accepted into the program?

8. For those that are now RNs, how are you liking being a nurse? Any advice for someone like me who's looking for that much needed career change?

Thank you so much. I know that's a lot of questions, but I would really appreciate any and all feedback.

-Reuben

Right! I'm just starting science pre requisites. I am probably asking the wrong way. Lol. What I mean is, since most of the general courses are only 8 weeks, are you allowed to take more than 2 classes per term? I think it would be hard to take A&P, Micro, and Chem all in 8 weeks. Im thinking they will only let you take a couple of classes at a time. I hope I made sense. Thanks for your help :)

Oh okay. Yes. You can take as many classes as you want; however, some courses have pre-requisites. Say for example you want to take anatomy 2 online....pre-requisite course is anatomy 1 (duh, but its an example). I took anatomy 2 online through UTA and it was tough! Lots of reading, labs, practicals and exams, etc & I think it was one of the shorter courses (like 6 or 8 weeks). Most pre-reqs can be taken at a community college to make things cheaper, but I found that UTA was the only place where I could take anatomy online.

When I was applying, I was reading online that UTA looks at how many science courses you complete there as opposed to completing them at some other college. IDK if that's true, but I got in after having only taken anatomy 2 there. I had a previous degree and really had no ties to UTA beforehand.

Anyone doing RN-BSN?

Do you have to live in Texas to do this program?

I am in the process of the first application for UTA accelerated online BSN program. I have a few questions:

1. Is it possible to do all the lab and clinical hours in the evenings or on the weekends. I work full time 8-5 and there is no way to do any clinicals during the week.

2. I work at a partnering hospital, Parkland. IS it true that you have to sign a contract to stay an RN at the hospital for the next 2-3 years if you do your clinical there?

3. How are tests conducted? I saw that you do them online with a web cam? How does that work exactly?

4. Is the SMART hospital open in evenings?

Thank you,

Susan Behar

1. Clinicals are set. When I went through the program, my clinical days were Monday and Tuesdays 10 hours. Other clinical sites were Saturday and Sunday. It just depends on the site. You would have to make arrangements because they will not work with you in that aspect.

2. No you do not have to sign any contract

3. You meet once a week at a designated spot (usually on your clinical site in the computer lab) for tests

4. Not sure about smart hospital hours. I never used it...it may be open during school hours. Not sure

Thank you for the fast response.

How were the clinical days assigned? What times were they?

Is the program really worth all the stress or would it be better to just do an extended program?

Thanks,

Susan

Thank you for the fast response.

How were the clinical days assigned? What times were they?

Is the program really worth all the stress or would it be better to just do an extended program?

Thanks,

Susan

When you are extended an offer, they put all clinical sites on the form. You put in order your preference and they try to give you your first choices. Then its based on preceptor availability. Clinical are 2 days a week 10 hour days. 0630 to 1630.

This program is definitely worth all the stress. I would have died going to classes for the on campus program. 15 months flew by and I felt prepared to start working. Some clinical days are spent in class learning skills you will immediately use on the unit. Its fast paced but so worth it!

Can you let me know the true total cost for the program including books and tuition?

over $17k

I am also interested in this program and am seriously debating this one along with a few others. This one is much easier on the bank account. What if you live in the Austin area and there are no clinical sites here. I know I would have to travel but was wondering if anyone who had completed the program knew anyone/ or was doing this? How was this experience for them? I am currently raising my much younger 16 year old sister who has 2 more years of high school left and relocating is not an option.

You would have to travel to the next available site...not all areas have partnered hospitals. For instance, Houston has several and some people had to travel to Lake Jackson to a clinical site if they did not get the one closest to them

Is it possible to live outside of Texas and travel in for the weekend clinicals?

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