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Frequently
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When
should I apply to the School of Nursing?
Students may submit their application if
they will have completed 12 of the 16 hours of required
natural sciences with grades of “C” or better prior to
the application deadline. When students apply they must
show a plan to complete all of the
specified prerequisites marked with asterisks with
grades of “C” or better prior to entering the upper
division nursing program. For example, if a student
submits an application to the school of nursing by
January 2nd for the Fall, then they should
complete the remaining specified prerequisites in the
Spring and Summer. Full time students who start at UTA
as freshmen in the Fall should follow the
recommended course sequence.
Application deadlines are:
Spring Entry - June 1
Fall Entry - January 2
If you are
attending UT Arlington, you can declare nursing as your
intended major in your freshman year and begin participating
in the activities of the school and work with our nursing
advisors. In addition, an Introduction to Professional Nursing course
is offered in the freshman
year. Three required pre-nursing courses are
offered in the sophomore year. Students will still need to
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| 2.
How
do I apply for admission to the School of Nursing?
In order to be considered for the School
of Nursing, students must be admitted to the
University. Print the
School of Nursing application and send it in before
the deadline. Students must send official transcripts
with any courses attempted at another institution to the
Office of Admissions and Records and the School of
Nursing. Students with English as a second language
must submit TOEFL scores with their application. For
more information visit
www.toefl.org
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| 3.
Do
I need to meet with an advisor?
Prospective transfer students are
strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to get their
transcripts evaluated prior to applying to the upper
division nursing program.
UTA students are required to meet with their
academic advisor each semester prior to registration in
order to have their MyMav academic hold removed.
Students are assigned to advisors based on the first
letter of their last name:
Students who are current UTA
students can elect to attend Walk-in advising
on Wednesdays without an appointment. Sign in on the 6th
floor computer and you will be seen by the first available
advisor for your program.
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4.
What
about financial aid and scholarships?
Visit the
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, or speak with
a financial aid counselor for specific information by
calling 817-272-3561.
Nursing scholarships are available only to
nursing students who have completed the first semester of
the upper division nursing program.
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| 5.
What
is the School of Nursing's reputation in the community?
The School of Nursing has an excellent
reputation in the community. Graduates are actively
recruited by local and state health care providers. The
BSN program has been accredited annually by the Board of
Nurse Examiners since it began in the 1970's and
National (NLNAC) accreditation has been continuous in
all programs for the past 39 years. In 2006 the School
of Nursing elected to seek accreditation by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and
that accreditation was approved at their Board meeting
in Spring 2007.
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| 6. How
often does the School of Nursing Accept Students?
Nursing
students
are accepted each Fall and Spring semester.
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| 7. How
many students are accepted?
100 full-time students are accepted for
each class in the upper division nursing program twice a
year. All students who meet the UT Arlington standards
for admission to the University are accepted into the
pre-nursing program.
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| 8.
Is there a time limit on prerequisites?
No, but check with your
advisor if you have any questions.
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| 9.
Do
you have a transition program from LVN to BSN?
No, but we do have an
RN to BSN program for registered nurses with a
diploma or associate degree.
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| 10. Do
you have an accelerated program for 2nd degree seeking
students?
No, but students with a previous Baccalaureate, Masters,
or Doctorate degree from the United States are given
extra consideration during the selection process for the
BSN program.
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| 11.
How
many students are enrolled in the UT Arlington nursing programs?
Over
1200
including those taking Sophomore level, MSN and PhD nursing courses.
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| 12.
Do I get to work with patients during nursing school?
You will provide patient care in health
care agencies under the direction of our experienced
faculty. Prior to working with patients, you will learn
and practice skills in our Learning Resource Center.
Working with patients begins during your first semester
in the upper division nursing program, and you will also
have opportunities to work with our patient simulators
in the
Smart Hospital.
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| 13.
What
is the percentage of males in nursing schools?
Nationally the number is 3-5%. In the
Spring 2008 class, 13% of the enrollment in the BSN
program was male.
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| 14.
Can I take nursing courses prior to being accepted into
the School of Nursing?
All incoming nursing students must have
taken three pre-nursing courses: Concepts of
Professional Nursing, Pharmacology, and Pathophysiologic
Processes before beginning the upper division nursing
program. All three courses are offered at UT Arlington,
but comparable courses may be taken in other programs.
Students are required to have the courses evaluated by
School of Nursing faculty prior to enrolling to ensure
it will be accepted at UT Arlington.
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15.
What
if I want to continue to
graduate school
after graduating?
We offer many Master of Science in Nursing options that
you can pursue. Please see the
MSN website.
The DNP program began
offering classes Fall 2009
Phd in Nursing offers a
BSN-PhD option
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