Seattle University APNI Program 2018

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I'm interested in applying to the APNI program at SU. I've been reading a lot of the forums from other years, and have found it's quite competitive! I would love to hear from other people, and their track. Or if someone is in the program and has any advice about what they like in an applicant. Thank you!

@T1DnurseG. Man I wish I didn't have to interview.

I am very nervous for it, but at the same time very excited. I really hope my enthusiasm for the program is apparent. I am applying for the psych track. Any other tips for interviews? I have been prepping for general questions.

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I just want to say how proud I am of everyone . I am continually amazed by the wonderful people who are applying to the APNI program. I feel like we are all caring kindred spirits.

P.S. For those of you applying as an RN for their DNP, I heard it is not too competitive. At an info session last year, Anne Hirsch said that most of the RNs applying get into the program.

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Be yourself! Don't let your enthusiasm get in the way that your mentally focused, objective, and realistic.

Interviewed on the 3rd for FNP.

10 years in Healthcare.

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Be cautious what you say and how you represent yourself on here. it's very easy to identify who you are and the school monitors this forum for people sharing inside tips on the interview/process.

Also don't get bogged down by other people's qualifications. Experience is part of the battle but you can't teach someone personality, you know? Often it's not just how you'll do as an advance practice nurse, but how you'll fit with peers and the program.

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Be cautious what you say and how you represent yourself on here. it's very easy to identify who you are and the school monitors this forum for people sharing inside tips on the interview/process.

Also don't get bogged down by other people's qualifications. Experience is part of the battle but you can't teach someone personality, you know? Often it's not just how you'll do as an advance practice nurse, but how you'll fit with peers and the program.

Good advice! I try not to focus too much on qualifications & resume. That is very true that getting along with peers is probably very important since each cohort is small. The people accepted this year will be with the same people for 4 years! Quite frankly that was what I found so appealing about Seattle U. They have a great mission statement and small cohorts. All the people who get in clearly embody and identify with their mission statement. Btw if you haven't looked at the mission statement I would highly recommend it! The Jesuit Tradition is all about lifelong learning, questioning known knowledge, academic curiosity, and developing a sense of responsibility to give back to the community.

I was wondering if anyone has looked into becoming a traveling nurse practitioner? I would love to hear people's future goals :) let's cheer each other on!

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True! I don't share interview advice.

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Be cautious what you say and how you represent yourself on here. it's very easy to identify who you are and the school monitors this forum for people sharing inside tips on the interview/process.

Also don't get bogged down by other people's qualifications. Experience is part of the battle but you can't teach someone personality, you know? Often it's not just how you'll do as an advance practice nurse, but how you'll fit with peers and the program.

I think they not only consider how you will fit in with your peers and the program, but also with clients and patients. Bedside manner with clients/patients is HUGE, and personality plays an important role in that. I, personally, choose my providers based on competency AND how I am treated. I think personality can really demonstrate if you will advocate for your clients, keep up on new literature, practice nonjudgment, display humility yet confidence, etc. Many people have the intellectual capacity to work in healthcare, but the emotional intelligence is important as well. :)

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Agree 100%!!!!!!!!!!!

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I think they not only consider how you will fit in with your peers and the program, but also with clients and patients. Bedside manner with clients/patients is HUGE, and personality plays an important role in that. I, personally, choose my providers based on competency AND how I am treated. I think personality can really demonstrate if you will advocate for your clients, keep up on new literature, practice nonjudgment, display humility yet confidence, etc. Many people have the intellectual capacity to work in healthcare, but the emotional intelligence is important as well. :)

100% on point. I had an eye doctor when I was 10 years old to try and get rid of a stye that had come out of my eye and deformed the outer surface of my eyelid. He said "there's not much I can do except remove it" and came at my face with a numbing needle. Being the 10 year old I was, I was terrified. He got mad at me saying "well this is the only we can do so just grow up!" When my mom took my side he got irritated with my mom and said "well what else can I do? She (being me) can either grow up and get the injection or grow up with a deformed eye" needless to say... we changed doctors.

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@Jtravelstheworld That is wonderful to hear! Thank you for sharing :) I went to SU for my undergrad in nursing so if there is anything I can help with just let me know...

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