ODU FNP Fall 2014

bisson · May 2, 2014

denied :'( whomp whomp

I hope Chamberlain will still take me.

jihyunxkim28 · Aug 4, 2015

Hi! I'm thinking about applying to ODU's FNP program for Fall 2016. Would you mind sharing your stats/experiences? I'm a new grad and worried that work experience as an RN is a huge factor...Thank you!

RNLady115 · Aug 19, 2015

Hi! I'm thinking about applying to ODU's FNP program for Fall 2016. Would you mind sharing your stats/experiences? I'm a new grad and worried that work experience as an RN is a huge factor...Thank you!

I believe next year ODU moves to a DNP-only program for FNP. I'm starting their program in less than a week, and I'm pretty sure we're the last MSN FNP class to come through (or so I've heard). Best of luck to you!

hlk250 · Jan 19, 2016

I will be applying to ODU's FNP for this coming Fall. I spoke with the admissions advisor and Fall 16' applicants will be considered for the traditional MSN program since they do not have the approval for the BSN-DNP yet.

As far as work experience, they only require one year of RN experience. She said their applicant pool ranges and is typically small. I will have two years of experience by the time the application is due.

smilesweet · Feb 28, 2016

I also applied to ODU FNP for this upcoming Fall 2016. Anyone willing to share stats? I spoke with an admissions woman there who was really nice and informative. She told me decisions won't go out till first week in May As far as the DNP program she said they haven't been approved yet, but if they are, they will be graduating some of the accepted MSN FNP students to the DNP program.

My stats: I graduated with my BSN in May 2014 and have been working as a NICU nurse since then. Overall GPA 3.49/Nursing GPA 3.77. GRE scores Q 155/ V 153/ AW 4.5.

Looking forward to hearing back from you guys! Haven't heard of anyone else applying to ODU... :) the wait is beyond nerve wracking..

hlk250 · Mar 1, 2016

I am submitting my application today. The essay has been so hard to write. I just can't get 500 words without feeling like I am repeating myself. I have to say I was pretty hesitant in applying with the full time curriculum. When I talked to the admissions advisor she made it seem very possible to still work for a majority of the program. I work full time M-F with a call schedule. My plan is to cut to part time then labor pool the further I get.

May is too far away!

I completed my BSN this past December at ODU with a 3.59 GPA. I didn't take the GRE. I have 6 months of M/S and 1 1/2 years of Pre-Op/PACU.

There aren't many threads for ODU here. Maybe we can find some others who have applied too. I look forward to hearing from you.

smilesweet · Mar 1, 2016

I also plan on working full time at first but am very concerned I won't be able to keep that up. The full-time program is very heavy - finishing in just 4 semesters/one year. I haven't found another program quite like that. Though the woman I talked to also said working is possible - though we must reserve Thursday mornings for class I believe. However, with a 12-13 credit course load each semester plus one to three clinical days depending on the semester, I really don't see how I could work full time...

As an alumni, I feel you won't have an issue with admissions. Unfortunately, I went to a small liberal arts college up in New Jersey for undergraduate and only have NICU experience. Plus my GPA is very sub-par... I'm so anxious for May.....

You mention above that you spoke with someone who said the applicant pool is small. Do you know how small? The woman I spoke to said they accept anywhere from 15 to 35 students and have been receiving applications since last summer! Eek! :nailbiting:

I haven't found anyone else applying to ODU for Fall 2016! Glad to have found someone :) Hope other ODU applicants find this thread as well... :)

hlk250 · Mar 3, 2016

Work is one of the things I am most nervous about. I want to keep my income as long as I can. But ODU drew me in since it is only 4 semesters. I'm going to try to work for as long as possible.

I hope being an alumni will help but I don't feel that I have a competitive application. I didn't take the GRE since I met the GPA requirement. This was the only program I was applying for.

I did. She said their application pool ranged about the same as you listed above for acceptance. So I don't know if she meant acceptance or applicant pool.

So we won't hear anything until May? That's so long. If you aren't going to admit me, at least break my heart early!!

smilesweet · Mar 3, 2016

When I spiked with her she also told me it was very possible to work - we would just need Thursday morning off I believe. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) I've been offered a full time position at a great family practice office. It's the perfect job to get experience and a foot in the door before going for my FNP. I'll just be starting this new job next month and I really want to be able to stay full time for AT LEAST a year. So I'm worried that won't work...

i think being an alumni will DEFINITELY help you! If it make you feel better - comparing the two of us, you definitely have the better application! ODU alum, solid GPA, wider range of experience...I'd say you have a solidly competitive application!

Yeah, she told me they accept anywhere from 15-35 per class and it's dependent on the quality of applicant as well as the location. They look to make sure they have preceptors and class sites in your area apparently.

I felt awkward ward asking her when we'd find out - for some reason I feel that's a rude question? But she said they don't get to see any application until the deadlin - so March 1st. And then since people have been applying since last summer it take a while to review them all and decide on the accepted - so she said the earliest is the first week of May Understandable I guess but SO FAR AWAY.

I applied to to a few schools but ODU is easily my top choice. It's a great program with impressive pass rates (according to the woman) and the length of program is really appealing - only 4 semesters?! I haven't found that with any other program! But the course load is quite heavy it sounds like :/

Definitely keep me updated if you hear anything (and I'll do the same)! :)

kak12345 · Apr 19, 2016

hello has anyone heard back from ODU regarding admission decisions?

smilesweet · Apr 19, 2016

No I spoke with an advisor a few months ago, and she told me we wouldn't hear back until the first week of May.