Seattle U APNI - 2010 Entry

aurora155 · Feb 17, 2010

I think my interview went well. The faculty were really nice and helped put me at ease. I got a chance to ask questions and learn more about the program, and I liked what I heard. It seems a really good fit for me. I hope they agree. They said they would send out the acceptances in March. I am optimistic, but nervous. I hope I get in!

quadruple-double · Feb 18, 2010

Hi all. I just had my interview yesterday. I applied for the FNP track. I'm also a male applicant like whitecream so I guess that means there are at least 2 male applicants this year. The interviewers were very pleasant so if anybody has not interviewed yet, don't be too nervous. I hope everyone hears good news in a few weeks. Good luck!

perezb · Feb 19, 2010

I had my interview today and I agree that the two people that interviewed me were kind and made me feel at ease. I hope that we all get happy news in March and everyone keep your chins up. :)

seamel · Feb 21, 2010

Did anyone hear that SU just approved an APNI Midwifery program? Just wanted to let you know. I'm a current SU BSN student and my clinical instructor is one who got it approved. She said on Thursday that if we know anybody doing interviews for APNI soon, to tell them that if they want to do midwifery instead it is never too late to change your mind.

I'm also thinking that since it is brand new and no one knows about it yet, chances of admission are higher with that track.

malapata · Feb 22, 2010

Hi everyone! It is getting close to the time when we'll all be hearing whether or not we've been accepted into the APNI program! How are you all feeling? Have you received any acceptances from other universities?

I have been doing much thinking about the program at SU and am starting to feel nervous about a couple of things. My main concern is that it is only a 2-year program. I know I shouldn't jump the gun -I haven't even been accepted yet- but these are just some thoughts that have come up... What if I want to work as an RN in the future but can't because I have no experience (we might get one year of experience part time at the most in the APNI program), how will other health care professionals view a new NP that's come out of a 2-year program with hardly any experience? Has anyone been thinking about any of these issues? Just wondering if I'm alone on this and hoping to connect with some potential SU APNI's!

jjsrn1 · Feb 22, 2010

Hi Malapata! I'm so glad that you brought this issue up! This is exactly what I'm struggling over right now. I've been accepted into Thomas Jefferson University SON (FACT Program) in Philadelphia and waitlisted at Yale and Columbia for FNP so far. Ultimately, for me, it's going to come down between Jefferson and Seattle U. Jefferson's FACT program is a BSN/MSN 2 yr program. After the first year, I have the opportunity to take a maximum of two years to work as an RN before I proceed into the MSN year. I was thinking that it might be best to get experience working as an RN before I become an FNP - get a foundation in nursing first :) That's what a lot of RNs have told me, anyway. But on the other side of the token, I've heard that Seattle Univ offers some scholarships. If my financial aid package at SU looks significantly better than Jefferson's I might change my mind and go to SU. I'm already in debt from a past school, so money matters a lot to me this time than it did before. But putting the money issue aside, Seattle U is supposed to have a strong nursing program, with emphasis on vulnerable populations and social justice issues, which I'm quite passionate about. Are you trying to decide between SU and another school? Have you spoken with any RNs and/or FNPs to get their take on the issue? Thanks again for bringing this up. I'm looking forward to continuing this dialogue. And as you can see, you are not alone on this :)

malapata · Feb 22, 2010

MPHgirl, Thank you for testifying! haha!

I completely understand you when it comes to the tuition issue. I was accepted to the University of Rochester and their tuition would add up to $100k in the end...However, at UR, much like the program you were accepted to, you get a chance to take a break after receiving your BSN to work as an RN. If you manage to get a job at one of their two hospitals, you would also become eligible for tuition repayment, which would allow you to get your MSN for free while working as an RN. I feel like this would be great experience although it would end up taking a lot longer (one year off to work, then two more years for the MSN = 4 years total).

On the other hand there is Seattle, and just as you mentioned, I am also very drawn to their mission and vision because of it's emphasis on serving underrepresented populations and to their commitment to social justice. So it makes the decision even harder. I just don't know if it's the right path for me.

Deciding between a program like Rochester's and Seattle U (if I got in) would be hard. I do need to speak to some RN's or NP's about this, that is a good idea. I bet there is a post somewhere here on allnurses about this issue...

I'm glad I'm not alone!

PsychRN28 · Feb 23, 2010

Hi everyone,

I just received notification yesterday that I have an interview at SU! :yeah: I live in CT and was wondering if anyone else did a phone interview? I am able to travel out there but it would be much more convenient and less expensive for me to do it over the phone. Also, if I even have the option of doing it over the phone, I'm torn about whether it would be more beneficial for me to do it in person and I'd LOVE to see the campus and Seattle. Any input or suggestions?

malapata · Feb 23, 2010

My interview was over the phone and it went fine. The only thing is that I was on speaker phone with a couple of people and was kind of unsure which person was talking to me sometimes, but it wasn't a problem. I had three phone interviews with other schools before the one with SU, so I was kind of getting used to it

Good luck!!

aurora155 · Feb 24, 2010

I have been doing much thinking about the program at SU and am starting to feel nervous about a couple of things. My main concern is that it is only a 2-year program.

The SU APNI program I applied for is 3 years long, and the third year is all clinical placement, so I think that will provide some good experience.

how will other health care professionals view a new NP that's come out of a 2-year program with hardly any experience?

I hear that some in the nursing field believe a person should work as an RN for a number of years first before becoming an NP. I am not young enough to have that option. My career goal is NP and I don't have the working years left in my career to work as an RN for a significant period of time. So I guess I am just hoping for the best. Maybe I am naive... While I am in training, I will do my best to network and make connections in local hospitals and clinics that may be beneficial when I am job hunting. I did talk to another university nursing program about their placement rates for new NPs and they were good.

aurora155 · Feb 24, 2010

Financial Aid at Seattle U

I just submitted my FAFSA. Has anyone else done that? Another university I applied to required it be submitted by Feb 28, so I put down SU's name also to receive it.

Anyone know if Seattle U Nursing has its own financial aid application? MPHgirl, you mentioned that SU has scholarships. Do you know how to apply for those or when the deadline is? Since financial aid deadlines are often right around now, I'm wondering if I need to act on this even though I haven't been accepted yet. Just in case. Leave no stone unturned. These programs are expensive! Seattle U costs $25,000 less than the other program I applied to, so that is definitely in its favor.

jjsrn1 · Feb 24, 2010

Hi Aurora155 & others- As far as I know, SU does not have its own financial aid application. I contacted the financial aid office a couple of days ago with a question and learned that the FAFSA is all they need right now. Since you have filed yours already, you should be set. Regarding scholarships, I believe that they look at applicant files and give particular applicants scholarships automatically based on merit and financial need. I believe they also have a diversity scholarship for people of color. I have a friend who recently graduated from the program and she was quite pleased with her aid. Good luck all!