UTA Spring 2013

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Hello everyone! Just wanted to start this thread for anyone planning on attending UTA's nursing program in the Spring of 2013.....

I am working on the last of my pre-reqs right now at TCC, but I plan on attending UTA this fall to take Intro to Nursing, Patho, and Pharm... Anyone in the same boat???

Most of my classes had lectures - they were located within the course module on Blackboard. Sometimes you have to watch videos, powerpoints, etc. Just depends on the class. :)

Hi there you two!

I just had my orienation yesterday for the AP BSN program at UTA - thrilled beyond measure that I got into the program, and so ready to get started.

I can say this - I have friends who did not get into the program because of GPA - so if in doubt, retake the course that is lowering your GPA before you ever even apply. I am not partnered ~ and many who are in the program with me are not ~ so I think that that is a personal decision if you will or will not gamble on being partnered prior to application. There are many who are partnered who did not get in. I had 1 of the points that they give for consideration - only the prior BS degree - and I got in on my first application. It can be done - some of it is luck, some of it is slots available, and definitely your science grades are considered - I had A's in Micro, Chemistry, Pharm, Patho and both A & P's - even if you have to retake one of those to get an A, do it!

The method of presentation depends on the professor, but most of mind did present power points and podcasts through blackboard. The podcasts are, alot of times, the same "lecture" that is presented to the in-seat students. The AP classes are on a slightly different schedule, so you just work around that.

If you are interested in the in-seat program, it's really basically the same information just has longer breaks between semesters.

Good luck! If you have specific questions, just PM me!

I sat down and recalculated my GPA. I actually came up with a 3.76 if I get all A's in everything from here on out (I made a mistake in my first calculation). I decided for now at least, that if I don't get in on my first application, then I will retake anything I need to in the semester that I wait to reapply. Having 2 considerations is helpful as well! If a job becomes available at one of the local hospitals near my home that is is PRN, I will conisder applying esp. if I don't get into the nursing program the first time. I wonder if they weight the science GPA over the overall GPA. My PLAN is to get a 4.0 science GPA. I haven't started any sciences yet , so I have no idea what to expect. Also I was assuming that they used the classes that were listed in my advising packet as classes that were required for the BSN, but I have no idea which classes they actually accepted into the program and will be listed in my transcript.

Thanks for the input kajnkween - good luck in nursing school! :-)

TWiersch, you can do it! Just give it your all. I applied with a 4.0 science, but all I have taken so far are both A&P's, and Chem (all at UTA.) I met the requirements to apply for the fall 2013 start date, but I am wondering if they will deny me bc they want to see what I make in the rest of the science classes? I still have to take Micro, Pharm, Patho, and Intro to Nursing. I have 3 considerations, 3.65 overall (thought it rounded up to 3.7, but I think they round to the hundredths place.) I guess if I don't get in this time around, I better ace these other classes!!

Kajnkween - thanks for the info! You rocked in the sciences! Congrats on getting in! If you don't mind me asking, what was your overall GPA?

My GPA is 3.875. When you apply you must present a plan as to how you would accomplish all remaining courses prior to the start date - grades have to clear before you can start because all prerequisite courses are included in your GPA. Best case scenario would probably be that you would be wait listed until complete. They don't officially accept anyone until all grades are complete and first round if letters go out way before end of semester. After first round they review those who are completing prereqs and select from there - hope that helps!

Bummer. I am enrolled in Intro, Patho and Micro for the Spring. Pharm in the summer. *Sigh* Well, thanks for the info! I really appreciate it!

sure! No problem - they are REAL sticklers for prerequisites - they absolutely must be complete before the program starts - no exceptions; and they are also sticklers for order of classes - you might check with your advisor to be sure that Micro isn't a prereq for Patho? If so you cannot take them together - I had that situation with Chemistry and Patho - couldn't take them together so I had to do Chem at TCC in the summer to get it done.

Sounds like application for Fall would be your best bet - watch that application deadline!

Good luck!

I would have them done before the program begins - just wondering if they would want to see my grades in those classes before they admitted me. :/ Ok, I just double checked - A&P I, II, and Chem are prerequisites for Patho and Pharm. Whew, you had me nervous! Lol.

Thanks, again!

yes, absolutely you would not be accepted until those courses are complete - you would, at best, be waitlisted - those of us who were in our final courses began to get calls from the waitlist as soon as our final exams were done - our grades were not even posted yet, but CON obviously has access to your grades and could quickly make determinations of who met requirements of the final prereqs. In light of that, it is obviously in your best interest to take final courses at UTA since you will not have to wait for transfer transcripts to hit your records at UTA - they can just pull you up and see that you completed the course and your final grade! You really do want to know ASAP if you have gotten accepted because the orientation requirements are alot, with very limited time to complete them, especially if you receive notification late ~

I don't understand why they even allow us to apply before everything is completed, if that is the case. Maybe because the app deadline date is several months before the program start date?

Per the School of Nursing website:

"When Can I Apply?

Once you have completed 12 of your 16 credit hours of natural sciences (Human A&P I, II, Chemistry, and Microbiology) you should review the application deadline that is nearest to your intended start date. In order to begin the nursing program, you must complete all prerequisite courses. You can apply one semester in advance of when you plan to begin the upper division nursing program. This allows you to complete any remaining courses while your nursing application is being reviewed. For example, if you have 12 of your 16 science hours completed by the January 5th deadline, you can apply to UT Arlington to complete your pre-nursing courses in spring and, if accepted, start nursing school in June. Please review the admission requirements and contact your academic advisor if you require clarification."

Maybe they already know if students are viable candidates at this point and waitlist those who they plan to let in once their final grades come in (if their grades remain high in these classes.) I am just going to give myself an ulcer if I keep this up. I guess what is meant to be will be. :/

I was admitted to the program with two prereqs left to take. They did not wait for my grades to post. I still had Chemistry and intro to nursing. I did not need these for the other programs I was looking at and did not want to take them unless I was accepted.

Good luck!

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