AMNP at UAB Summer 2011 Applications

AUtiger,

I talked to someone from UAB today and she told me that we will know whether we are going to receive an interview or not next week.

I am currently studying to take the TEAS exam...any suggestions?

I have yet to take the TEAS exam, but I know people have already taken it and found the use of study guides from testing sites to be very useful

Yeah, I finally decided to call because it's been driving me crazy. A woman from UAB told me they would decide by Friday and let us know next week. I just hate having to wait so long.

Also, I personally don't know anyone that has applied for this program and I've been wondering what kind of applicants we're up against.

The wait is killing me as well. I haven't heard anything about the # of applicants, competitiveness, etc of this program at all thus far. I've heard that a lot of people that apply to this program are usually non traditional students.

Non traditional, as in older students that are going back to school?

Because that's the impression I've gotten about the program. But I'm grauduating this May from Auburn and hoping to jump right into it. I only know one person that has done the program and he was a young graduate from Auburn as well. However I did go to one of those informational meetings that UAB holds about the AMNP and I was the youngest person there. It was mostly women about 30-40 years of age.

Yes, those women you saw at the informational are considered non-traditional students. I just graduated from UA this past December so we are close in age. What day are the informational meetings held? It would be interesting to go to one of those meetings and not only be the youngest in the room, but one of the only males there

It makes me feel better to know another young person is applying haha.

The informational meetings are held every Weds from 12:00 to 1:00 in the School of Nursing, Room 1029. I went to one last year, and basically they cover everything you need to know about the application process. It was very helpful! It wouldn't be any new info to you now since you've already applied, but if you live close to bham it'd be interesting to drop by and see who attends haha.

And yes, you'd probably be the only male there. But my friend that has done AMNP was a young male and he seemed to enjoy it, so it can't be too bad for you guys!

If you don't mind me asking, what route did your friend take in the program? (CNL, NP, CNS)

NP Pediatric Acute and Continuing Care. Which is the same one I want to do!

If you don't mind me asking, what kind of degree did you graduate with?

I am graduating with a BA in Chemistry. I'm hoping a science degree will help my application be more competitive because they accept people with all different kinds of degrees.

I graduated with a BS in Health Sciences. I also want to go into acute care, adult acute and continuing care that is. Great minds do think alike!

Oh nice! We do have similar ideas!

Well UAB decides tomorrow and I guess we'll find out next week! I'm so nervous...let me know how it goes for you!