Kaplan
WHAT KAPLAN IS
- An online tool that uses multiple learning strategies to help you solidify your understanding and knowledge of nursing concepts, nursing process, and nursing practice.
- A resource that faculty use for content, assignments, and testing.
- A program funded by you and the UTSON EACH semester (Billing at the beginning of each semester).
- A method that helps you understand concepts through Benchmark Testing and Remediation.
- A study plan that prepares you to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and start your life as a professional registered nurse.
Link for Canvas Kaplan Course: https://utexas.instructure.com/enroll/8AEMGT
Here's a breakdown of how Kaplan and UT Austin resources can assist nursing students:
Kaplan Resources for UT Austin Nursing:
- NCLEX Prep:
Kaplan offers NCLEX review courses designed to help nursing graduates prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
- Test Preparation: Kaplan provides online courses, practice tests, and tutoring to help students master the material and develop effective test-taking strategies.
- Proprietary Decision Tree Method: Kaplan utilizes its Decision Tree method to teach students how to analyze questions and arrive at the correct answer.
- Graduate Program Preparation:
Kaplan offers test preparation for those seeking graduate degrees in nursing, including GRE, LSAT, and MCAT prep courses.
- Strive GPA: UT-Austin's Strive GPA program provides limited Kaplan test prep courses to currently enrolled students pursuing postgraduate studies.
- Austin Locations:
Kaplan has test preparation centers in Austin, Texas, as well as online options.
- Southpark One: One location is at 1701 Directors Blvd, Ste 350, Austin, TX 78744.
UT Austin School of Nursing Resources:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN):
The BSN program is a dynamic, hands-on program that prepares graduates for various clinical settings and foundational knowledge for further nursing education.
- Clinical Experience: The program offers a variety of hospital and community settings for clinical experiences.
- NCLEX Preparation: Graduates are prepared to take the NCLEX-RN.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN):
The MSN program provides advanced study in select areas of nursing science, professional foundations, related sciences, and systematic inquiry.
- Alternate Entry MSN:
For those with a non-nursing bachelor's degree and a desire for advanced study in nursing, the Alternate Entry MSN (AE-MSN) program is available.
- Requirements: Applicants must meet minimum requirements for admission, including a bachelor's degree, GPA of 3.0, 3 recommendations, and healthcare professional recommendation.
- AE Prerequisite Courses: Prerequisite courses are required for applicants, and these must be completed according to established policies.
- LEAP Center:
The LEAP (Learning, Engagement, Assessment and Pathways) Center offers a variety of support resources for nursing students.
- Peer Academic Coaching (PAC): PAC provides free individual or group tutoring in prerequisite science courses, J1 and J2 courses, and certain upper division courses led by current nursing students who have demonstrated excellence.