Seattle University APNI

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I just got accepted to Seattle University's APNI program and was wondering if any of my fellow future classmates were interested in starting a thread of our own.

We are about to embark on an amazing, stressful and exciting venture--June is just around the corner!

We may as well start getting to know each other now.

When I initially decided to apply to SU I found very little on allnurses, so I'm hoping this thread will also be a place where prospective APNI's can post and get some advice from us . . . eventually :p

So, if anyone is interested in introducing themselves I'd love to hear from you.

I look forward to meeting everyone at orientation in June :D

Any advice from current students is greatly appreciated too!

I think the earliest I can do is 6:45, but let's call it 6:30 and I'll drift in when I can. Mike, if you look here again, will you post this to facebook? Jessica, will you take care of a reservation if needed? Hope to see y'all there!

Hi all-

My name is Kimberly and I am in the FNP track for the APNI program this June. My husband Timothy and I are moving to the area from the Key Peninsula and are currently looking for a place 'around' the SU. That's his job today in fact. I have a background in midwifery and working as a doula (I was not a midwife but I was studying that and working a little as an assistant). I am looking forward to getting to know you all better!

K

Just an update about the MSN to DNP transition. This is what I've gathered:

Since we will be graduating before the year 2015 we will be "grandfathered" through, meaning it is ONLY a recommendation that we get our DNP's BUT it is not REQUIRED. SU will also be starting a post-master's DNP Program within the next 1-2 years, so we will also have that option after our graduation.

BUT... having a DNP does not change our scope of practice, meaning as DNPs, our role will still entail everything that an MSN, ARNP does.. I hope this makes some sense. It is yet another transition in our field. Just like Audiologists... they were once only required to get their MS/MA, which took about 2-3 years, now to practice as an AUD-CCC you need a Doctorate Degree (4-5 years), but everyone who were audiologists before the transition did not have to go back for more schooling. Many professions are transitioning to a "Doctorate," like Speech Language Pathologists, they will soon ALSO need Doctorate Degrees to practice as SLP-CCC's.

It's all too new and confusing right now, but hopefully we'll learn more about this transition.

What do you guys think? Will you be getting your DNP's even if its not a requirement... ahhh... so frustrating. LOL

Hello to all future APNI students. It's great to hear how excited everyone is. My name is Naomi and I graduated from the UW in Biology. It's going to be great having smaller classes and getting to know you all. I'm really pumped to start the GNP track (gerontological nurse practitioner). I currently reside in the North end and I know there are carpool parking passes that run $91 a quarter. So if anyone lives near the area, I'd be more than happy to carpool. Let me know if you are interested. I look forward to a great nursing journey at SU and wish the best of luck to all of you!

Hi NB4u2nv! WOW! I am so excited you're in the GNP Track too! I also live up North and also looking for some Carpooling buddies. Where up North do you live? I live in the Lynnwood/Everett area.

I currently live in Northgate, but will be moving to the Bothell area in about 3 weeks and I am totally up for carpooling. :)

AVBC --- Sounds great! Anyone else want to join us? Which part of Bothell will you be living in? I am often there because my guy lives there :-)

We live in Bothell-Everett Highway near Thrashers Corner.

Hey all-

I will see you all there Monday but probably closer to 7:30pm-looking forward to it.

Kimberly

PS-I know it is crazy but I am not on Facebook!-so keep the info flowing here too-thanks.

ditto!

ksc2004-

I will be moving to Thrasher's Corner to the Archstone apts. Now I know where to find a study partner! :)

KSC2004,

I live closer to the Greenwood/Greenlake area. So if you think you'll be passing by that area, I wouldn't mind carpooling. Also, do you know what day the APNI gathering at the RAM is taking place? I read somewhere that Monday was the tentative date, but is it this upcoming Monday, April 6th?

OH MY GOSH AVBC... That's where we live (Archstone)! HAHAHA... This is too hilarious. Oh my oh my... This is too funny... We definitely need to keep in touch! I love studying at the UW Bookstore, near the Millcreek Town Center because they have absolutely everything we need to succeed these next 3 years, lol.... plus they don't mind if we borrow their books. Wow, I am just so flabbergasted. A carpool buddy and a study buddy :-)

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