Direct Entry MSN Programs 2013

[hopefulnurse24]

Anyone on here applying to direct entry MSN programs that begin in summer or fall of 2013? I think I have finalized my list of programs to apply to, and I am beginning to get everything together to start applying this summer/early fall (I know this is rather early, but I'm a bit anxious and I was wondering if there was anyone else on this board who is just as excited as me!). I am pretty certain that I will be applying to UPenn, Yale, Johns Hopkins, Northeastern, University of Massachusetts, Boston College, Columbia, Vanderbilt, and Marquette. I am also applying to a few accelerated BSN programs in my state (Florida) - UCF and UF, for sure. I have all of my prerequisite courses completed, and currently have a 3.76, but my BS is still in progress and I have to retake the GRE this summer. I look forward to hearing from other people!

[hi616]

Where did u apply?

I applied to Northeastern, Vanderbilt, BC, UIC, and Yale so far. Well technically I heard from Yale but that was a rejection so I'm not counting that. ;P

[whatatreat86]

Hi!! I finally heard from BC and got in! Is anyone planning to go there?? That was my #1 choice, so I'm pretty sure I'm going to go there. I got into the adult program. Let me know if you're thinking about going there! :) and congrats to everyone who's been hearing from schools! :)

[Dstewart1017]

I applied to Northeastern, Vanderbilt, BC, UIC, and Yale so far. Well technically I heard from Yale but that was a rejection so I'm not counting that. ;P

I wish I had of applied to Yale...not that I would have got in haha I applied to mgh and was wait listed that's the only news I've heard...waiting on simmons, NEU,and Regis now...I couldn't make the deadline for BC

[tadams22]

Anyone know anything about Johns Hopkins decisions??

[AlmondB10]

no, still waiting to hear back from JH. i received an e-mail about a week ago saying they needed an updated transcript in order to make a decision. hopefully we'll hear back soon!

[hi616]

hi616 -

When I did my Vanderbilt campus tour, they told me that they require their students to have cars, because clinicals can be up to 2 hours (3 hours for NMW) away and are not always accesible by public transportation. I think that's only during the specialty year and the pre-specialty clinicals are closer, but I'm not sure about that - but it's something to keep in mind for planning for Vandy! I haven't seen any "official" notice about that, and I've even looked through the handbooks they have posted on their website, but I do know she said it was a requirement.

I actually will be doing my specialty year as a distance student if I'm accepted so I wouldn't necessarily need to worry about a car for that. Regardless, I will probably plan on having a car the pre-specialty year for convenience even if I can get around using public transportation or with fellow classmates. Thanks for the info though :)

[hi616]

Waitlisted at BC for FNP, but I'm still feeling hopeful. If anyone got accepted for FNP but will not be attending, please share if you don't mind. I'm trying to gauge when some movement off the wait list might occur. Thanks!

[dem2]

hi616, I just found out I was waitlisted for FNP at BC too. Does anyone know how many people BC typically accepts into the FNP program/how many are waitlisted/how many people from the waitlist are typically accepted? I'm trying to gauge my chances as well. A lot of big decisions will need to be made on my part very very soon.

[hi616]

I called them to try and figure out how it all works and they told me to reply to the email that they sent us. So I did and hopefully I'll hear something soon. I'll let you know what they say. I wish the email wasn't so vague!

[dem2]

Great! Any information would be appreciated when they give you some info.

[hhighto1]

I was waitlisted for WHNP. So nervous. Any info on how long the wait is would be fantastic.

[hi616]

dem2, you should have received a PM from me.

hhighto1, the length of the waiting list varies by specialty. There are a lot of people on the FNP waiting list because it is typically the most popular. If you reply to the email that they sent you, they will probably be able to tell you if you are in the top 10 on the waiting list. Most movement off the waiting list happens between now and May.