Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2013

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Hey everyone!

This thread is for all of those out there who are planning on applying to one of Vanderbilt's MSN programs for Fall 2013. I'm starting to get my application packet together. I haven't started my interview survey questions and goal statement yet but I need to get on it. I need to take the GRE still though. Has anyone taken that? What did you get? Did you study? Harder than you thought?

Let's help each other get into their program!

Specializes in Hospitalist.
I have a BA (I have taken statistics) and am in my RN year of an ADN program (will finish May 2013). Can I apply this fall for matriculation in fall 2013 if I am not yet an RN?

You can apply. There is not a requirement to have so many yrs experience as a practicing RN. However, the competition is some what stiff. You will be applying as an Associates Degree nurse. You will still need to complete your BSN, which is an accelerated program at Vanderbilt when you do the ASN-MSN.

Here is the website to get you going

http://www.nursing.vanderbilt.edu/msn/prespecrn.html

Thank you. I must have misunderstood what their website was saying. I plan on calling them tomorrow to clarify, but do you know how long the ASN-MSN track takes?

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[TD=width: 23%]Non-BSN [/TD]

[TD=width: 77%]3 semesters pre-specialty + 3 semesters FNP courses[/TD]

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[TD]ASN or diploma RNs[/TD]

[TD]2 semesters RN pre-specialty + 3 semesters FNP courses[/TD]

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[TD]BSN RNs[/TD]

[TD]3 semesters FNP courses[/TD]

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[TD]Post-master’s [/TD]

[TD]Program length & courses determined by individual portfolio analysis[/TD]

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If I have a BA and ADN, then which category would I fall into?

Specializes in Hospitalist.
Thank you. I must have misunderstood what their website was saying. I plan on calling them tomorrow to clarify, but do you know how long the ASN-MSN track takes?

You have an ASN. As far as the admission process goes, your BA is only as good as the prerequisites you've already taken during your past schooling. It will take you 5 semesters to complete your MSN from where you are now.

ASN or diploma RNs

2 semesters RN pre-specialty (AKA your BSN year) + 3 semesters specialty courses (AKA your MSN year)

Also, which specialty are you planning on pursuing? I only ask because some specialties have additional requirements. Some require experience and some require that you live in Nashville for a time.

thank you, letschill. i am planning to pursue fnp. i've just put in a request for additional information, but as far as i can see an fnp distance student would be required to spend "blocks" of time on campus. any idea how long these blocks are and how much travel will be necessary?

Specializes in Hospitalist.
Thank you, LetsChill. I am planning to pursue FNP. I've just put in a request for additional information, but as far as I can see an FNP distance student would be required to spend "blocks" of time on campus. Any idea how long these blocks are and how much travel will be necessary?

For the distance block format, plan on being on campus for about a 5 day stretch 4 times a semester (basically once month). For the MSN portion, this time is for skills check odds and such. Not sure about the BSN portion though.

I take the GRE in a couple of weeks and am trying to finalize my application. However, lately I'm being pulled toward the intensivist program. I was originally going to apply for the ACNP but the more I think about it the more I want to do the intensivist. Does anyone know the on campus requirements for the first semester? I need to plan ahead. I know we will have to move but not sure if it's feasible this soon. I know we HAVE to be on campus by the second semester but wondering if the first semester can be done distance learning?

Thanks for any info.

JoAnne

Specializes in Hospitalist.

I'm pretty sure you will need to be on campus for the entire MSN year if you are doing the Intensivist specialty. I'd call the nursing office just to make sure though.

I am applying for CNM masters entry. Not sure if I will apply for the dual degree in FNP. Unlikely I can attend even if I am accepted as my Hubby needs to get into an undergrad program in the area so he can wrap that up while I do the masters, which might be a difficult balance...About me - childbirth educator for 3 years, lactation counselor working in postpartum for one year so far, will graduate 12/15/12 Summa Cum Laude with BS in women's studies, taking GRE 8/15 and so far my practicing tells me I am NOT prepared for the math portion despite daily studying, I had 52 units for a 2.0 in the beginning of my college career, graduating with a cumulative 3.1 GPA and a 3.97 in the last 80 units taken.....lots of volunteer history in my community over the years, although not related to birth...hoping to doula at numerous births over the next 6-12 months, and expect to be IBCLC 7/13 and will go to a women health Spanish immersion program/ clinical immersion with CFHI for four weeks in June 2013..... Hoping I can get admitted, and secondly that poor folks like my family can somehow pay for a grad edu! Oh, the app process is so overwhelming...anyone else paralyzed by the pressure and magnitude of the process?

UGH! I feel like just when I've decided and start to put plans in motion the universe intervenes! I have beens tudying and preparing to take the GRE, getting the house on the market to sell, preparing to move to Nashville (visiting in a few weeks) and my husband got offered an incredible promotion at his job. If I pursue my dream (intensivist ACNP) then he looses his dream job! Part of me (the good wife) sees the compromise here. The other part of me that gave up med school to have a family is really struggling with this.

I feel like I'm back to square 1 again and wondering if I should even bother to take the GRE at this point.

Specializes in Hospitalist.

Wow. That's a hard thing to go through. Intensivist NPs haven't all gone through Vandys Intensivist ACNP program. Is there a program in your area for ACNP? What about the distance program where you visit Nashville once a month? Or even go part time? Just don't give up on your dream. Where there's a will, there's a way.

Good luck!

Ask hub to privilege your dreams this time around. You already made a huge sacrifice in turning down med school!

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