UTHSCSA Accelerated BSN 2018

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Hello everyone! I am applying to the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) Accelerated program and also the traditional program. I wanted to start a thread since I haven't seen one yet. Anyone else out there wanting to apply to the program too? I am currently finishing my Microbiology and Anatomy & Physiology II classes and then I plan to take the TEAS VI this summer. Would love to hear from others planning to apply to the program!

Yes, I submitted my application. Now just have to wait, and my anxiety is kicking in. I'm in the same situation, I hate the idea of not being able to have an income while in school, but we'll see what type of financial aid I can get. There are a lot of programs that will pay back some or all of your student loans if you work for them in return. My aunt is a nurse practitioner and she did the same when she was an RN. She worked for a low income clinic and they paid back her student loans. It might not be the best working conditions and a lower pay, but I think it's worth it if they are paying back my loans.

Yes, there doesn't seem to be a lot of people on this thread. I was reading around on other ones as well. Would like for more people to join!

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Hello All! Also applying for the accelerated program. My first degree is a Bachelors of Science in Natural Sciences/Liberal Studies. My Cumulative GPA is a 3.65 and my math/science is a 3.48. I am taking the ATI TEAS on 12/12 and took the TEAS V and scored an 83.3 without studying. I am working on polishing my application questions and am studying for the TEAS. I got into UTH in Houston and UTMB about a year ago but the timing wasn't right at the time so I am really hoping that this works out! Good luck to all!

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Hi! Nice to see more people joining this thread! Those are some good looking stats! Good luck on the TEAS! I'm sure you will do great!

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Hello! I'm currently an ABSN student at UT Health San Antonio. Let me know any questions you guys may have and I'll try my best to answer. I remember this time last year I was so anxious and nervous and wish I would've had someone to answer questions for me.

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Hello!!! That would be so helpful! Thank you!!! I'm sorry if I ask too many questions, I just want more insight from someone who is already in the program. This helps tremendously!!! I am extremely anxious! If you remember, about when did you hear back about your application? I also wanted to ask, what does your schedule look like for the week?

One more thing, what type of financial aid is available since we already have a bachelors and no longer qualify for grants? I know I can talk to the financial aid office about this, however it is nice to know from an actual student, like if you know about any scholarships or programs that will help pay for tuition for working for them in return. Again, thank you so much!!!

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Hi everybody! I'm also applying for the accelerated program starting in May. I am finishing my application now and already sent my transcripts in. For those of you that remember, how long did it take for transcripts to be processed? Also for the deadline, do transcripts have to be received or processed by Dec 15?

Thanks :)

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I'm in the same boat as you. I have my last final next Tuesday and I told my professor I need my final grade ASAP so I can submit my application....I just don't want to panic and need to send it last minute.

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No problem! We heard back around January 25th if we were accepted, waitlisted, or denied. Our first semester (May-mid August) was about 4 days of the week we had class, but your Health Assessment class and lab will be 8 weeks long, and your Foundations class and clinical will be about 6 weeks long. You will have pathophysiology every week for 3 hours, and then professional socialization (aka intro to the profession) every week for 3 hours as well.

The school does give out grants, but they're very few and need-based. There is a ton of scholarship money at UT Health, but much of it is determined by grades and involvement. I know many people who got 4.0s the first semester and were involved, then got a scholarship that fully paid for their tuition for the fall term, so scholarships are definitely there!

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So, what would you say the most difficult class is? How do clinicals work? And the laptop situation? Do you remember the price of the laptops and what options you had?

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There are numerous people who work in the program and have been able to keep up with their grades. If you need to work, you will find a way to keep up, essentially. You just have to be extremely focused and determined (I saw your comment about worrying about no income for 15 months).

Pathophysiology, pharmacology (because of ATI), and family nursing are definitely the hardest classes in first and second semester, but an A is do-able. Get yourself a good friend group, because it truly is the key to success in nursing school.

Clinicals are chosen when you register and are subject to change time and location (and usually do). For the Accelerated, we have less time in a clinical setting, and it's at the end of first semester once you've learned all the necessary skills.

Our laptop options were 2 Apple options and 2 Dell options, that starts at $1000 and went up to $1600. It's included in your Cost of Attendance report to financial aid, so you can get financial aid for the cost.

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Was anyone else aware that there were two application fees? There's one through Nursing Cas and one through UTHSCSA website, because I did not!

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Yes, I found out when I submitted the application. The other fee is $45. I didn't see it on the admissions website though. í ½í¸•

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