Advice for 2014 UVA hopeful!!

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Hi everyone!

I was hoping I could get a little advice about UVA's CNL program. This looks like an excellent program and I will be applying for a May 2014 start date (deadline is Oct 1). I'm basically putting all my eggs in one basket with this one, but I have fallen in love with the school and the program! ;)

Here are my current stats:

- Graduating Magna Cum Laude from Liberty University (May 2013) with a BS in Healthcare Management. (3.7 GPA)

- I have volunteered at the local hospital both at the information desk and as a patient representative in the emergency department. The info desk was 1 day per week, and the ED was 1 day every other week--would have liked every week for that one, but demand was high for this position. My volunteer experience is not as extensive as I'd like, especially since I've had to take time off for my CNA class, but I plan on resuming it upon completion.

- I'm currently in the last week of a CNA program, where it seems very likely I will be nominated class valedictorian (I was surprised they even practiced that, but it is what it is I guess :)).

- I satisfy all pre-req requirements except for A&P 1&2, which I intend to complete over the summer.

- Once I pass state boards for my CNA licensure, I plan on getting a limbo job mostly for clinical experience while I work my regular job (mostly to save money for school since I have a husband and a young son as well).

I guess what I'd like to know is what anyone's experience has been like with UVA, what their stats were like, and what the interview is like (from what I understand, its just a short phone interview, but I'd like to know what typically gets asked, etc).

I'd appreciate any insight anyone has on the subject!!

Just got an email saying they are doing interviews through the week of the 16th and decisions will be posted on your MyGrad page on Saturday Dec 21st.

I got that email too. I'm officially, fully anxious. 17 days to find out if my life is going to change. How to cope with either possibility? I guess it's nice to know I'm not alone even if my friends and family don't fully understand.

I got that email too. I'm officially, fully anxious. 17 days to find out if my life is going to change. How to cope with either possibility? I guess it's nice to know I'm not alone even if my friends and family don't fully understand.

Got the same email!! My interview yesterday went very very well (at least I feel so!). I so know what you mean, chanandler! Hopefully we will all get in! My birthday is Christmas Eve, so getting into UVA would be an AMAZING birthday and Christmas gift! Praying and believing I am getting into the program!! Positive thoughts everyone, D-Day will be here before we know it!

The stress can be a little overwhelming. I still have not heard anything about an interview or anything as of yet.

Positive thoughts! They are doing interviews through the week of the 16th, so there's still time! Best of Luck!

Kaitlyn,

My birthday is the 22nd! haha so at least we're in the same boat!! Glad your interview went well--praying for all of you! :)

I got the email today! Huge weight has been lifted only to add another. Feeling so blessed to have made it this far. Thank you for the kind thoughts :)

Kaitlyn,

My birthday is the 22nd! haha so at least we're in the same boat!! Glad your interview went well--praying for all of you! :)

Prayerfully we will both receive the BEST birthday present ever this year!!!

I got the email today! Huge weight has been lifted only to add another. Feeling so blessed to have made it this far. Thank you for the kind thoughts :)

Congrats!! I know what you mean, I am so thankful for the opportunity to interview since I know not everyone gets too! Know my prayer is that we will all get an acceptance email, only 13 more days until we will know!!

I wonder how many people applied and how many are interviewed, just out of curiosity! Dr. Lee, who was my interviewer said that since they just received that 5 million dollar donation that the program would be growing 8 people. So that is exciting news!!

Prayerfully we will both receive the BEST birthday present ever this year!!!

Happy early birthday to both you and knoonan!

I hope everyone is staying busy and warm. 13 days and counting...

I read a very compelling compilation of nursing narratives recently that I'd like to recommend to anyone who might be interested. "I wasn't strong like this when I started out" edited by Lee Sutkind. Lots of different nursing perspectives and great for a quick read before bed or commuting.

Hello fellow potential students! I just wanted to post to say that I am completely consumed with my pending acceptance to UVA. I am sure that you all are experiencing the same anxiety that I am feeling right now. I am trying to focus on finals, but my thoughts keep going to December 21st!

HOO's excited about finding out in 9 days :]

I understand what you mean! I am thankful to just have made it this far. I'd be interested to know how many applications were turned in this year!

Happy early birthday to both you and knoonan!

I hope everyone is staying busy and warm. 13 days and counting...

I read a very compelling compilation of nursing narratives recently that I'd like to recommend to anyone who might be interested. "I wasn't strong like this when I started out" edited by Lee Sutkind. Lots of different nursing perspectives and great for a quick read before bed or commuting.

Thank you for the early birthday wishes! I am definitely going to look this up! Thank you for sharing!!

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