I have just learned about this the online (entire program including pre-req courses) ap bsn program at uta. I read about this on another uta thread but it was not as clear as it was explained today to me. This is similar to the twu weekend bsn program; however, the difference is you will conduct your clinicals at the hospital where you are employed. No matter what position/status where you work (partnered hospital), you can participate in this program at a discounted rate. So far, I believe uta partnered with parkland, baylor and thr but I believe the thr program is different. uta/thr partnership offers full financial support (tuition, fees, and books) by thr for the 2nd bacc bsn program. The ap bsn program only offers you a discount but you would need to use either scholarships or tuition reimbursement from your employer (hospital).
I am so impressed with the fact that the entire program is online and it is estimated to take 18 months to complete (again including all pre-courses). The program is laid out great because you can take all pre-req sciences (except gen chem), psychology courses, stats and other pre-reqs online; your clinicals can be worked out with the clinical partnership manager. Since I work full-time in a non-clinical area, weekends would be so much better for me to participate in my clinicals. I believe the manager will be flexible with me on clinicals b/c we work closely together on a weekly basis.
I can start earlier with this program compared to the twu weekend program. Some pre-req courses are only 5-8 weeks long so you can complete your pre-reqs faster and courses are offered more than traditional program.
I would highly recommend this program for any career changes, who cannot afford to stop working full-time but have the desire to change careers into nursing. :redbeathe Go to www.uta.edu/nursing click on prospective students, click academic partnership, click on academic partnership under bsn program and read more about the opportunity.
Please note: you do not have to work at a hospital to be admitted into this program. Once you are admitted into the junior/senior level of the nursing program, uta will coordinate a clinical site for you at one of their partnership hospitals.
Is there anyone out who have started the ap bsn program either fall 2009 or spring 2010? I would love to hear how things are going in the online courses (whether you just started pre-req courses or you are taking the nursing courses).
I hope this has have been helpful information for those of you who really need flexibility while in the 2nd bsn fast track/accelerator program.
I can not send PM yet since I don't have enough posts. The Ch. 11 summary does not have to be really detailed. I wrote it on the different types of decontaminations. I listed the different types, what they were used for, etc. I got a 100...I am pretty sure everyone did. Don't stress about it. It was just a paragraph about a topic in the chapter.
I have applied and been accepted to UTA already. I have to take technical writing and general chemistry plus the 3 nursing courses. However, I already go to school at Tarleton and have been accepted to their program for Fall 2011.
What are the pros of going to UTA?
What are the cons?
Also, I am thinking of going to UTA because I hear the program is better and I want to be able to work a part time job. But how likely are you to get in if you aren't working for a partner hospital? I currently do not have any certifications so I don't think I could even be employed by the partner hospitals.
Im trying to make my decision quickly so I can register at UTA or get ready for the program at Tarleton.
Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing, Outpatient Surgery.
Students working for partner hospitals get in first, then everyone else. It just depends on how many qualified applicants there are in the hospital system. If your grades are very good, it is possible you might not get picked right away, but go on the wait list. Then you might get selected a little later on. There is no way of saying for sure how likely you are to get in, but if your grades are very good, then you definitely have a shot!
The UTA program has a very good reputation. Many nurses from my hospital graduated from there. I am in the second semester of the nursing program, and I will say it is VERY challenging. I was always an A student, but not anymore! But I feel like I am learning a lot.
I have never even heard of the Tarleton program, nor do I know anyone who graduated from it. Is it an online program?
I would say if you are in at tarletan then go for it!!! Uta program is very difficult to get into and I know of several people with 4.0 and high hesi and have gone three cycles not getting onto
Has anyone gotten a job at a partnering hospital since the application deadline (June 1st) and been told their application was moved into the partnered pool? I have a new advisor now and she is giving me some conflicting information and I would like to see what you guys are being told?!
Yes, thank you. I was a part of that discussion earlier when I had an advisor who stated "your application could be moved over" but NOW I have a new one who does not follow that statement. I need to talk to someone who has gotten a job since the June 1st deadline and had their application moved over into the applicant partnered pool for Spring '12....just frustrated because it's a lot of different views happening....
hey how's the program going? I have a question, sine you work for TRH (a partner hospital) does that mean you will you have to remain an employee while your in nursing program?
I was wondering the very same question, and have not gotten a response yet. I wont need to work while in nursing school, can you quit after the first semester when things start getting tough. How does that work?
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I can not send PM yet since I don't have enough posts. The Ch. 11 summary does not have to be really detailed. I wrote it on the different types of decontaminations. I listed the different types, what they were used for, etc. I got a 100...I am pretty sure everyone did. Don't stress about it. It was just a paragraph about a topic in the chapter.