UUÖ±²¥

Poor communication Do not follow up appropriately or adequately No communication between departments. No follow through Creates stress I started at UTA in their MSN FNP program. This is highly advertised as a program that you can take while you continue to work. I would say workload wise that is true- however, I asked if I could take breaks in between classes if I wanted. The answer was yes, I could take up to a year off between classes without having to reapply. So I took a semester off after I... Read More completed a 3rd of the program. Online programs are difficult enough, because everyone has their own 'system' or style and we have to figure out ourselves how to be sure we're getting all the correspondence and information and completing everything. Anyways- I tried to start back Jan 2021- and now it is May. I've completed the items that were communicated to me, been rudely spoken to on the phone multiple times, I feel like I've baby sat the advisors into the things that need to be done, and still- the enroll button is grayed out! I'm a high functioning adult, but this is not worth the fight and frustration.

I went to UTA for both my BSN and my MSN. I have no regrets. Once you get into the BSN program in undergrad, they went out of their way to give me scholarships and grants without me even applying for anything. The BSN program was top notch and I had 5 job offers before I graduated. Less than two years later, I obtained my MSN in nursing administration from UTA. It was about $1535 a class, but the schedule was flexible. I was easily able to work full time and go to school. I paid for it out of pocket,... Read More though they will help you with a loan if you need it. If you go part time, you only graduate one semester later than if you did it full time. It was totally doable. There was a good blend of online and in person classes and the networking was very good considering I was still only a staff nurse when I went. I really got the best bang for my buck with my MSN-- 7 years after my BSN, I doubled my salary. The job prospects are really good with a UTA BSN or MSN because they have such a good reputation locally. As for preparation for the real world... well, they teach you Ivory Tower nursing management; ideal conditions. The real world was tougher, and I wish there was more of an emphasis on HR, employment law, and modern methods of managing a budget (I was managing a budget for nurses with 8 hour shifts on my assignments... that's a bit outdated). But 5/5 I highly recommend it.

The University of Texas at Arlington has an exceptional program for nurses seeking to further their career in graduate studies. There are several options to pursue such as Family Practice, Gerontology, Psychiatric, Neonatal, and Administration. Each program is outlined in a clear and concise manner, which makes planning end enrolling easy. There are opportunities for traditional and non-traditional students by offering classes on-campus or online. The advisors are very friendly and helpful when interacting... Read More with students. Class material is organized on a syllabus, and easy to follow instructor expectations. Instructors are well knowledgeable and work hard to promote success. The University of Texas at Arlington is certainly a good choice to pursue a higher quality education to begin a successful career.