UTA RN-BSN Reviews

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Hello!

I just graduated from University of Texas at Arlington's RN-BSN program. If anyone has any questions about the program, feel free to ask and comment below.

Hey everyone, I hope this thread is still active! I am an ADN nurse, currently working my way though the online RN-BSN program though UTA. I am seeking advice on which upper division nursing elective and upper division elective to take, yes, I need both!

I have taken 3345 Role Transition, 3375 Health Policy, and 3325 Holistic Care Older Adult already and have made A/B's while working full-time.

I am looking to take 3335 Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in May. What RN-BSN course, what course, if any should I take simultaneously. Further, what are y'alls recommendations for either of the electives I have to take?

thanks in advance!

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Specializes in ER, Trauma.
1 hour ago, shuffman17 said:

Hey everyone, I hope this thread is still active! I am an ADN nurse, currently working my way though the online RN-BSN program though UTA. I am seeking advice on which upper division nursing elective and upper division elective to take, yes, I need both!

I have taken 3345 Role Transition, 3375 Health Policy, and 3325 Holistic Care Older Adult already and have made A/B's while working full-time.

I am looking to take 3335 Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in May. What RN-BSN course, what course, if any should I take simultaneously. Further, what are y'alls recommendations for either of the electives I have to take?

thanks in advance!

I took the work study classes for both of my electives. Super easy. The most tedious part is you have to journal every week to log your work hours. I believe you have to log 100 + hours in 5 weeks, so it really only works if youre working at least 2 days a week. I graduated last May so, of course, this could've changed since then. I had heard definitely don't take medical terminology, that it was super difficult.

Research was, I think, the most time consuming of all the classes, so I would take that ny itself. But otherwise, I think it just depends on you. I worked full time throughout the program and only doubled up a few classes, but wished I had doubled up more. Definitely you can double up with the work study classs, I think I took management and one of those together.

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Specializes in Psych Nursing.
On 5/13/2018 at 7:15 AM, DowntheRiver said:

Hello!

I just graduated (May 2018) from University of Texas at Arlington's RN-BSN program. If anyone has any questions about the program, feel free to ask and comment below.

What electives do you suggest taking? Medical terminology???

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Specializes in Circulator in Surgery.

I'm currently in Coop and having to work on my goals!  Most of it's just busy work and routine, but then when it comes to writing goals.. I am at a bit of a loss.  Do you have any suggestions on where I can look that is going to break it down for me?

We did not do anything like this when I went through nursing school ages ago!

Thank you - Faye

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Not sure if you'll get this message, but did you find the program difficult while working? After the initial two courses, do you recommend doubling up? Or taking classes one at a time?

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57 minutes ago, deemin220 said:

Not sure if you'll get this message, but did you find the program difficult while working? After the initial two courses, do you recommend doubling up? Or taking classes one at a time?

You can only take two classes per 6 weeks . So 4 every semester

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1 hour ago, deemin220 said:

Not sure if you'll get this message, but did you find the program difficult while working? After the initial two courses, do you recommend doubling up? Or taking classes one at a time?

Oh and I didn't find it too difficult while working. There are no test. every class is all papers and projects . Every 2 weeks your turning in a paper or a project

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7 hours ago, deemin220 said:

Not sure if you'll get this message, but did you find the program difficult while working? After the initial two courses, do you recommend doubling up? Or taking classes one at a time?

I did not, but I also completed it over 3 years so I usually only took one class at at time. I tried one semester to take a non-nursing and a nursing course at the same time and it was too much for me personally. I have an autoimmune disorder that can be disabling so I didn't want to over schedule myself so I did it slower than most. But, it is possible to complete while working. One of my classmates took two classes at a time and completed the program in 10 months quite successfully. 

Another poster below says they never had tests but I did have tests in some courses. However, they were all at home and online. 

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Specializes in Oncology/Nephrology/Hemodialysis.

I know this is an old thread, but just in case someone is wondering...

Statistics at UTA is phenomenally overwhelming- do not take any other courses with Stats. In fact, take Stats at your local community college. Math is my worst subject, as I have always made As and Bs, but I've always had to work really hard for those grades. What makes Stats at UTA so difficult is the unbelievable amount of material you must cover- and it is all linked together, so you have to grasp and understand each unit before you proceed to the next; otherwise, you will not do well in that class. Get a tutor early on if you have trouble. If you do decide on Stats at UTA- please take full advantage of the extra credit assignments, and do your best to make 100s on all of your homework assignments- because every tenth of a point in Stats matters in the end. Having a high homework average can literally mean pass or fail. 

American History II was basically like American History I, except for the essay assignments in Part II. Yikes, I wanted to rip my hair out over the ambiguous and vague instructions. This is another course you should take by itself at UTA or at a local community college. The modules and units are overwhelming- you cannot skim through the material, or you will be lost when it comes to the essay assignments. Also, if an essay is due on Monday, you should begin working on it the previous Tues/Weds...do not attempt to write an essay in American History II in one day, or you will realize the severity of your decision. 

Nursing Research is very intense, and APA must be spot-on. The tests in this course are dependent upon your reading the assigned reading. The writing assignments are complex but not impossible. I would consider taking this course by itself. 

Vulnerable Populations- I loved this class and the instructor/TA. They were great. Not difficult, but time-consuming. You can double up on this one, but it would be best to take it alone. 

Capstone- enjoyable course and wonderful instructors. This course was time-consuming but interesting. This course is APA intense- so brush up on your APA skills for this course. I would recommend taking it alone so that you can focus all of your attention on the projects and writing assignments. 

The RN-BSN program at UTA for me was great! I learned so much and enjoyed it- it was truly a wonderful experience. The Nursing Instructors and TAs are marvelous people- I did not run into any issues with any of the nursing courses. The Non-nursing courses were enjoyable as well- even Stats and American History II- I can say that now that I have graduated. 

Good luck!

 

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Specializes in NICU.

Even though this post is a few years old, I appreciate it because I just began the RN-BSN program at UTA and hope to move on to the MSN-Education after that. If you see this message, did you continue to the MSN education degree as you had hoped? And if so, could you give a little insight into that program? Your explanation/summary of the BSN program was great and very helpful! Thanks so much to everyone who posted! All the information was helpful!

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Specializes in Oncology/Nephrology/Hemodialysis.
On 11/9/2022 at 9:46 AM, eyelove2sign said:

Even though this post is a few years old, I appreciate it because I just began the RN-BSN program at UTA and hope to move on to the MSN-Education after that. If you see this message, did you continue to the MSN education degree as you had hoped? And if so, could you give a little insight into that program? Your explanation/summary of the BSN program was great and very helpful! Thanks so much to everyone who posted! All the information was helpful!

Hi there, sorry for the late response. Yes, I did move into the FNP-MSN program. It's 3 years long but will be well worth it. Good luck to you!

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Specializes in Student Nurse.

Hey ,

 

can you give me a line up of the classes easiest to hardest.

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