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.
The classes are a set amount. You can read ahead if you have time. You could theoretically turn assignments in early, but exam dates are usually set. So, if it's a 15 week class, it will take you that long to complete it.
Also, there are no clinicals during your pre-reqs. That comes after you apply and are acccepted into the program. And yes, please do not attempt to work more than 16 hours or so in this AP BSN program. Take it from someone who tried and failed! :) I didn't quit school, but I had to beg my boss to find me a part time position shortly after the program started. I was very adamant that I could work full time, but it was miserable. I went part time about week 8. Don't try it.
It's a LONG road, but it's totally worth it! I am starting Senior 1 (cohort 2) with the Parkland group and will finish in August. 7 more months to be an RN!!!!
Congrats:yeah:. Today i am starting my first pre req at UTA Ap online bsn program. It is very exciting. I am nervous too.
will i have any clinicals to go? Are there any clinicals in this whole program and how will i do that? online???
Hi,
I am currently in the UTA AP BSN Program, which started January of 2011. You will have clinicals just like every other nursing school. I got partnered with Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. This program is extremely accelerated and I just wanted to give you the heads up on how hard u will be working. Good luck and Congrats! If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to ask me.
Congrats:yeah:. Today i am starting my first pre req at UTA Ap online bsn program. It is very exciting. I am nervous too.
will i have any clinicals to go? Are there any clinicals in this whole program and how will i do that? online???
Yes you will have clinicals at a hospital (not online) and it will depend on which hospital you are partnered with. You may have to do clinicals on the weekends depending on the course.
The classes are a set amount. You can read ahead if you have time. You could theoretically turn assignments in early, but exam dates are usually set. So, if it's a 15 week class, it will take you that long to complete it.
Also, there are no clinicals during your pre-reqs. That comes after you apply and are acccepted into the program. And yes, please do not attempt to work more than 16 hours or so in this AP BSN program. Take it from someone who tried and failed! :) I didn't quit school, but I had to beg my boss to find me a part time position shortly after the program started. I was very adamant that I could work full time, but it was miserable. I went part time about week 8. Don't try it.
It's a LONG road, but it's totally worth it! I am starting Senior 1 (cohort 2) with the Parkland group and will finish in August. 7 more months to be an RN!!!!
Good luck everyone!
I am so proud of you. I have finally took a stand to take nursing school seriously. We definitely have to talk offline. I'm glad to know that you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. You will graduate this year as a BSN RN....yippee! Major KUDOS goes out to you.
I am so glad that this post could help so many inspiring nurses. I hate to admit that I have allowed my former position consume so much of my time that I have only taken 2 courses of the 15 courses I need to get into the AP BSN program. I started this post nearly 1 yr ago but I have made some career changes that will allow me to truly focus on the pre-reqs for both ASN & BSN programs. Good luck to all of you!
Has anyone taken the UTA partnership Algebra online? I am currently enrolled in Nursing A&B, so far so good have been able to work full time and take this class. I am now in week 4 of 10 weeks. Wondering if adding the
Algebra will bog me down too much and is everything in ALgebra online?
I am so glad that this post could help so many inspiring nurses. I hate to admit that I have allowed my former position consume so much of my time that I have only taken 2 courses of the 15 courses I need to get into the AP BSN program. I started this post nearly 1 yr ago but I have made some career changes that will allow me to truly focus on the pre-reqs for both ASN & BSN programs. Good luck to all of you!
txnurstud! Hey, today is the superbowl, so I'm sure you're not wanting to chat it up about nursing school, but I'm proud of you for still keeping with it! Still u are closer now than you were last year. I'd love to hear about the changes you've laid out or the stand you've taken. Feel free to call me anytime. Right now I'm taking critical care and peds. Let me know if you have any questions or want to vent! haha
txnurstud! Hey, today is the superbowl, so I'm sure you're not wanting to chat it up about nursing school, but I'm proud of you for still keeping with it! Still u are closer now than you were last year. I'd love to hear about the changes you've laid out or the stand you've taken. Feel free to call me anytime. Right now I'm taking critical care and peds. Let me know if you have any questions or want to vent! haha
Thank you so much for a brighter look on my progress! I will have to call you soon. Can't wait to hear about how things are going for you. :)
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Congrats:yeah:. Today i am starting my first pre req at UTA Ap online bsn program. It is very exciting. I am nervous too.
will i have any clinicals to go? Are there any clinicals in this whole program and how will i do that? online???