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 just recently applied to the AP BSN program at UTA (for the September 2011 start date) and I was wondering who has been accepted to this program and when they found out they were accepted. I'm so anxious, I just want to know when I should expect to hear something!
I don't like the idea of having to take the 3 prereqs at UTA before being accepted. Their classes are $450. That's $1350.00 worth of classes and I may not get accepted.
I don't like the idea of having to take the 3 prereqs at UTA before being accepted. Their classes are $450. That's $1350.00 worth of classes and I may not get accepted.
The enrollment specialist I spoke with said you can actually apply to the program prior to completing those courses as long as you indicate that you're going to complete them prior to the start date of the program. Even though I haven't completed the 3 pre-nursing courses, I have already applied to the program. I did indicate on my application the dates I would be taking those courses so that they would know I would be finished prior to the start of the program in September. I don't know exactly how that works, since they won't know my grades, but I imagine they can offer you acceptance contingent on the fact that you pass your pre-nursing courses.
I don't like the idea of having to take the 3 prereqs at UTA before being accepted. Their classes are $450. That's $1350.00 worth of classes and I may not get accepted.
It's just a risk you may have to take. I know UTA isn't the only school that does something like that. Nursing schools here in California are VERY difficult to get into unless you want to pay $50,000+ at a private school. I'm willing to spend the money and risk not getting in. But I believe if you get a B or better in each class, try to get As in the sciences and score well on the HESI, you should be good to go.
I just recently applied to the AP BSN program at UTA (for the September 2011 start date) and I was wondering who has been accepted to this program and when they found out they were accepted. I'm so anxious, I just want to know when I should expect to hear something!
Thanks for your help!!
Hi Adrialeigh,
I did accept your friend request...thanks for send the request!
I noticed that you already have a bachelors degree in science; however I have a bachelors degree in management and I didn't take science in my first degree. I am saying all of this to say I could not take the science pre-reqs online without already having a science background. I did horrible in the first required science course online. I basically cannot teach myself science. There were only reading material and at lab kit requirements (which were extremely easy); I was surprised that it weren't any pre-recorded lectures to provide a better explanation of the material. Again, it wasn't the typical required science pre-reqs for nursing school but a required course in order to take any science class at UTA College of Science. However I do believe if you are transferring all of pre-req sciences, you don't have to take this course before taking Patho and Pharma.
After this experience and speaking to others, I have learned that career changers who are in my situation took their pre-req science courses in a classroom setting at a community college first then was able to be successful in the AP BSN program (3 pre-nursing course online...Patho, Pharm, Intro to Nursing). You may not have that problem since you have a science based degree already...if it's been a while since you taken the science and may need a refresher course I would suggest to at least take a couple of science courses at community college before entering the online program.
You really have to stay on top of the Admission dept at UTA; they lost one of my transcripts 4x's. After I called every week (2x's a week) for a time period of Feb to June, I finally got accepted. Once accepted, I had to called couple of times and send multiple emails to my advisor to finally receive access to register for the courses (which was 1 week from the start of the semester). It is VERY frustrating to get admitted but once admitted it's pretty easy to register; however you still will have a difficult time speaking to your advisor. :heartbeat Unless you take off of work and go visit your advisor office (either setting an appointment or going in during the walk in time slot).
I wish you much luck with whichever route you decided to take in becoming a RN!
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! :)
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.
Sooo, hello everyone, I'm new and I have a few questions, especially about what shasta12 said...
First of all, are you required to do clinicals on weekends only? Or is it possible to schedule them during the week? Right now I work rotating weekends, so doing clinicals on weekends is not really an option for me. I could easily change my schedule though to always work on the weekend and be off two days during the week, during which I can do clinics.
Second, is it completely impossible to work full time and do this program? In the position I'm in now, I had to get a BS Biology and then get a second BS degree to work in a laboratory (yes, those lab workers are all required to have a BS degree AND to be professionally licensed :)) and that was pretty much living hell during school, but clinic for that was a breeze. So that's why I think I might be prepared to be able to work full time & go to clinic, especially if it's only 2 days a week, plus I don't have kids. So I'm wondering why everyone is saying this program is so intense? I don't think it will be EASY, but at least do-able?
Someone who goes to this school told me you don't have a choice on what days and times your clinicals are, but they are 2x a week. The only weekend program I know about is TWU...which you have clinicals on Sat and Sun. It's a 2 year program though, not accelerated.
You can try working...I have kids, worked full time and went to school full time taking prereqs. My parents watched my kids the entire time, and I still had a hard time working full-time AND going to school full-time. I wasn't getting enough sleep and I was getting sick a lot.
Keep in mind, this is also an accelerated program, not your basic 2 year. Someone emailed me about the program, they were in the middle of it and he said it's insane how much info you have to learn in a short period of time PLUS you have something due everyday. He didn't work, but he even said he was thinking about continuing with the program b/c of the intensity.
Cramming all that in 15 mos is intense. You just don't want to pass with the minimum, either. You want to do your best since you will be taking care of people and their lives!
I am graduating from this program next week! I definitely recommend it!
It took 13 months for me to complete it....not sure if it varies depending on when you start. I started Feb, 2009.
There are no classes during Christmas break.
It's not too time-demanding, and for the most part, it is clear what is expected of you. There aren't any tests that have been designed to fail you out.
Good luck to you all!
I'm currently taking my pre-reqs and am looking at various schools in the dallas area. I already have a degree (in business) and am looking at accelerated options for school. Did you get your Accelerated BSN online or the RN-BSN bridge? The fact that it's online makes me nervous that I won't be as marketable to hospitals once I look for a job...is this true? How did you find the workload for the online courses?
Also, I work for an IT consulting company full time right now. What do some of you mean by having parternerships with hospitals to better your chances for getting into the program? How do you get one?
I'm currently taking my pre-reqs and am looking at various schools in the dallas area. I already have a degree (in business) and am looking at accelerated options for school. Did you get your accelerated BSN online or the RN-BSN bridge? The fact that it's online makes me nervous that I won't be as marketable to hospitals once I look for a job...is this true? How did you find the workload for the online courses?
Also, I work for an IT consulting company full time right now. What do some of you mean by having parternerships with hospitals to better your chances for getting into the program? How do you get one?
Thanks for all of your help!!
From what I understand, there's no difference indicated on your diploma. You are still doing clinicals as usual, you're just taking the lectures online vs. physically going to class, so you meet the same requirements as any other nursing school. Therefore, it won't make you any less marketable once you graduate and are looking for a job.
As far as having a partnership, I believe you need to be employed with a partner hospital. From what I've gathered, basically if someone has the same qualifications and GPA as you, they would to choose the employee of a partner hospital first. But that's just from the information I've gathered, so I don't know for sure.
Thanks! Sorry if I was vague, when I said "less marketable" I just meant personally since one track is self-study online and the other track is in a classroom. Not so much by what my diploma would say. I want to be prepared so I don't feel behind!
I am currently about to apply for the June deadline. I have a question about financial aid. My EFC is 0, I was wondering are the financial aid packages big enough so that I will receive a well enough refund to pay for my housing and the required insurance and have any of you received a scholarship for the AP program from UTA. Congrats to those whom are about to graduate.
How do you get a job with the partnership hospitals will it be through the program or find a job on your own?
Once accepted, I had to called couple of times and send multiple emails to my advisor to finally receive access to register for the courses (which was 1 week from the start of the semester). It is VERY frustrating to get admitted but once admitted it's pretty easy to register; however you still will have a difficult time speaking to your advisor. :heartbeat Unless you take off of work and go visit your advisor office (either setting an appointment or going in during the walk in time slot). 
I definitely recommend it!
adrialeigh
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Hi everyone!
I just recently applied to the AP BSN program at UTA (for the September 2011 start date) and I was wondering who has been accepted to this program and when they found out they were accepted. I'm so anxious, I just want to know when I should expect to hear something!
Thanks for your help!!