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.
Hello, I'm graduating from this program. I worked about 24-36 hours a week in this program. I had friends in the cohort that had kids, and there were several that worked full time. Everyone in the program tried to discourage them from doing it, but they did it, quite successfully. Time management, time management, time management. Something I'd have to add is that at times it can be so. incredibly. unorganized. I used to be the kind of person that needed information and planning and control over life, and this program sure as hell trained me out of it. If you get in, don't expect to feel in control or like you have all the information you need. But finishing in 15 months, while exhausting, was still worth it.
Actually, I will start my pre-reqs in April through UTA AP general courses program...I will also take courses on during flex-term at dcccd (i.e. History, Government, Intro to Psy, Tech Writing, Chemistry). When you are accepted as a UTA AP General courses student you can take all your pre-reqs online through 5-week, 8-week and 15-week terms. This include courses like A&P I/II, Microbiology (which you cannot find online anywhere without going to the campus), Patho, Pharma, etc. The other unique thing is that you can take Patho, Pharma and Intro to Prof Nursing while taking the other pre-req courses...huge advantage! :) If I don't take additional courses at dcccd, the course map states that I will be ready to apply for the Nursing program in Sept 2011 and I am trying to actually get into the program in June 2011. I have about 12 courses to take before I can apply. I was told by the Nurse Education department at Parkland that your chances are increased if you are already an employee at one of the partnered hospitals. I have not confirmed this statement with the advisors at UTA.
Congrats on taking the first steps to another career! I first learned about the 2nd degree accelerated programs last year around this time...I wished I would have moved on it last summer (June 2009), I would have been finished by then. I think it is better to focus on one nursing program when taking pre-reqs and preparing yourself for the Hesi because it can become overwhelming trying to keep up with the various 2nd degree BSN programs out there (TWU, TCU, Baylor, Texas Tech) or deciding to pursue the associate degree route only if you can go to school fulltime without working; which is not an option for me. During this process it would be a lot easier to focus on the pre-reqs for one program, once you are near the end of your pre-reqs then look at other options. This is one of the reasons why it took me a year to get started with pre-req courses (I was trying to decide which program I was going to pursue and I needed as many online courses as possible because of my family situation).
Do you work at one of the partner hospitals? If not, do you have the possibility to work at one of the partner hospital? I think it will help your chances in getting placed into the nursing program once you have applied to the program. What courses are you taking now? How many courses do you need to take before you can apply for the program? What was your first bachelor's degree in? I received a BBA - Management which is why I need so many courses (sciences).
Hello txnurstud,
I was wondering how you were accepted into the UTA AP general courses program? I applied and got accepted into UTA as a student. I'm doing my pre-reqs at El Centro and trying to work in either Parkland and Baylor. Ive been filling applications out like crazy and I have an interview with Baylor Thursday. I really want to get into this program, because like you said its a perfect program for people who have to work full time. Thank you soo much for the information.
Thanks for the info...I actually had the same problem last summer when I applied to UTA. I was accepted into the school last summer but now I'm just finishing up the 2 pre-reqs that I didn't have from my previous degree (Tech Writing and Developmental Psych) plus the 3 pre-nursing courses (which I'll be taking later this spring and early summer).
I sent in my second application this January to show intent to begin the AP BSN program (starting in September) and have already taken the HESI entrance exam at Prometric. So I was just wondering if anyone could tell me when they found out they were accepted into the upper level courses and assigned to a partner hospital. I just want to know when to expect them to contact me so I can plan my future! :)
Can you provide more information about how to get into the AP BSN program please? Im kinda confused.
Is anyone else having a lot of trouble with UTA advisers? I am having a lot of trouble getting answers about the program and what courses I need to take to enroll. I have over 100 credit hours but I am not sure what they will accept because the credits are from a private college. Today I finally got an answer about my what is happening with my prerequisites. I was told that I would have to wait another month before I will know what will transfer. Is anyone having to wait this long? I feel like I could have completed 12 more credit hours this spring if I only knew what to take. Do you have a suggestions on helpful people to talk to at UTA? The nursing program doesn't seem willing to talk to much until my paper work gets through admissions. Between saving the money to apply, applying, getting transcripts sent in, and waiting on admissions this process has taken several months. I guess the point of this post is that I am wondering if UTA is blowing me off or if this is how they treat everyone.
it's NOT YOU! the entire program is an organizational DISASTER and it only gets worse as you advance through the program.....my academic advisor changed 5 times in 2 semesters & that was just the beginning of a long series of disappointing event/last-minute and completely disruptive changes/
Does anyone know a full list of partnership schools? I can't find a page or link so that I can try to gain employment with one of these hospitals for a better chance. Thank you.
During this process it would be a lot easier to focus on the pre-reqs for one program, once you are near the end of your pre-reqs then look at other options. This is one of the reasons why it took me a year to get started with pre-req courses (I was trying to decide which program I was going to pursue and I needed as many online courses as possible because of my family situation). 
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Hi there, did you work at the same time you did the program?