UTA FNP 2016

Adavila4 · Aug 30, 2017

How many hours a day/week do u dedicate to study in average?

KarizRN · Aug 30, 2017

About 16hrs a week

AlleycatLPN · Sep 22, 2017

Hello all! Does anyone know how competitive it is to get into UTA FNP program. What kind of GPA do they look for (The site says 3.0, but what is a competitive score?) Is there a set limit?

AlmostThere2014 · Sep 24, 2017

For those of you who were recently accepted into the program, hope you don't mind answering a couple of questions. Approximately how long did it take from completed application to notification of acceptance? Also, do you pick the order you take the classes or is it a set class schedule? I've applied for Spring 2018 and am curious what to expect. Thank you!

AlleycatLPN · Sep 25, 2017

I applied for Spring 2018, too! I turned mine application in the start of September. I am dying! I am wondering how competitive this is. Also wondering if they are going to make us wait until the deadline to find out!

AlmostThere2014 · Sep 25, 2017

I hope they don't make us wait that long! I'm ready to know. :)

clove, BSN, RN · Oct 18, 2017

Hello all, I start the MSN online program on November 6th. Is there anyone else here that starts the program same time. Any suggestions from those of you who are currently in or graduated from program??

NurseyMcNurserson · Dec 2, 2017

I'm curious as to which courses ended up transferring? I'm starting at UTA 1/15 and am applying to UTHouston's summer session hoping to transfer 6 hours to UTHouston. Thank you!

NurseyMcNurserson · Dec 2, 2017

I am starting on 09/26 as well and I am currently waiting for approval of 9 transfer graduate hours (patho, pharm, & Adv Practice Role). I'll let you know the outcome as soon as I learn the decision. Hopefully they will be accepted after all I'm transferring from UT Health Science in Houston and one would think the Universities of Texas support one another! Otherwise it's merely a money racket, not to mention the classes are twice as much between the two schools. UT Houston was a little over $300 per credit hour, and UTA is over $600 per credit hour..... big difference! I'll pay more for convenience so here I am. I'm currently registered in Theories and Research while they review my transfer request. After which, I will have a revised Degree Plan giving credit for the accepted transfer courses.

I am curious as to which courses transferred. I am starting at UTA in the spring, hoping to get into UT Houston's summer session and transfer 6 hours there, and trying to choose courses accordingly. Any suggestions? Thank you!

jlmoses91 · Dec 5, 2017

Very nervous and excited to hopefully start the program in January of 2018! If anyone else is in the program I'd be happy to chat.

tamselndistress, BSN, RN · Jan 7, 2018

Hi everyone! I remember the nerves while waiting to get in. I started at the beginning of 2016. UTA did not send the acceptance email until the week that class was starting. Talk about anxiety!!! Hang in there. You'll find out soon. So far I've taken Theory, Evidenced-Based Practice, and Research.
Theory: It's the first class that they make you take. I had (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) as the instructor. The course load wasn't bad but you have to keep a schedule. I don't care for theory but the instructor was good.
Evidenced-based practice: Not bad at all. Much better than theory for me. Again, keep a steady schedule and you'll do well. I had (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME).
Research: I had professor (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAMES). There were 2 exams covering most of the book and 2 appraisal papers. I think we had about 5 worksheets to fill out but they were easy and mostly just a completion grade :)
I will add that these classes are mostly paper writing, discussion boards, and busy work. They are part of the curriculum but frustrating when you only want to care for patients in a more in depth manner. I did make an A in all of the classes because I have a set schedule that I keep for doing the work. I work full-time 3-12 hour day shifts Friday-Sunday. I would take Mondays off for recovery and do school work for 5 to 6 hours Tuesday-Thursday. I did procrastinate sometimes but still managed to get it all done. Discussion board initial posts are due on Wednesdays before 2359 and peer responses by Saturday 2359. Most assignments were due by Saturday 2359. Research was the only class so far with exams which opened on Thursday 0800 and closed on Saturday at 2359. They have tried to standardize all due dates so they are the same for all classes. I did purchase a web cam for tests that didn't work with my computer so I just used my built-in webcam on my laptop and it works fine. They make sure that you take a 360 degree view of the room before you start and they monitor with sound and video. No one else can be in the room and your environment has to be free of books, paper, cellphone etc.
I have had a good experience with the program so far. I got my undergrad with UTA online as well. I would say that I'm a very independent thinker and learner. I don't require much direction and I have the expectation that I'm going to have to work for it. All classes have a discussion board that allows students to post questions and help each other. The coaches answer questions here as well. You can also email the coaches directly through blackboard. If you are not computer savvy, require a lot of direction, or have problems with self-starting/time management issues then online might not be for you. I have found it to be great for me! I love that you can do your work when it's convenient for you instead of having to appear in class. Well, that's my thoughts about it all. Next is Patho :0

Readyforaction how is the program going? Are you taking one or two classes? Do you feel you are being adequately prepared?