Bellarmine University

Flagirl94 · Mar 2, 2023

skellington said:

It is totally, totally stressful. And obviously we're all working pretty intense jobs right now too, LOL. But if it helps, I applied to two other places, got rejected at one prior to interview, waitlisted at another, and it was disappointing at first but turned out to be the best possible outcome, weirdly enough.

It's so hard to say. It's a vulnerable time in our lives. But the only thing we can do is try our best, and one day we will be on the short list at the exact right school for us. ?

I could not agree more with this. I have had a couple rejections and I am convinced it will happen at the right time and the right school for me. And it will for you all too! We all have to keep reminding ourselves of that ?

I received an invite to interview today and I am so excited!! Stats wise I have a 3.8 BSN GPA, 3 years MSICU, CCRN, relief charge

Daysnight · Mar 2, 2023

Flagirl94 said:

I could not agree more with this. I have had a couple rejections and I am convinced it will happen at the right time and the right school for me. And it will for you all too! We all have to keep reminding ourselves of that ?

I received an invite to interview today and I am so excited!! Stats wise I have a 3.8 BSN GPA, 3 years MSICU, CCRN, relief charge

Congratulations on landing and interview. I have a 3.6 BSN GPA, not so great 1st degree GPA 2.9 (non science) which seems to work against me. CCRN, relief charge and other organization. Am guessing all invitations for interviews are sent out since they said March 1st.

Beyond, BSN, RN · Mar 2, 2023

Just got my interview notification! So excited! For those that are still waiting, it looks like they are still going through applications.

Daysnight · Mar 2, 2023

ShellICU said:

I applied too, Two days before the deadline. They said you should expect an interview invite by March 1. Haven't heard anything yet.

Have you heard anything back yet? Can you share some stats as well.

timetostudy · Mar 2, 2023

My stats are CVICU experience, charge, preceptor. Cum GPA 3.5 (BSN was 4.0), Science GPA 3.6. Committees and volunteer experience. CCRN. Multiple shadowing experiences. I also have 3 strong references--I think they're strong anyway!

I looked at the interview slots again and it looks there are still a couple that are open. Good luck to everyone waiting to hear back!!

How is everyone doing that is waiting to interview!? This will be my first time interviewing with any program... ? Just have to stay positive!

Beyond, BSN, RN · Mar 2, 2023

I'm super excited for this interview! This is my second one ever after receiving denials from other programs.

my stats: 3.5 years various ICU experience, mostly level 1 trauma, 3.3 BSN GPA (my 1st degree wasn't great), preceptor experience, on a few boards, lots of shadow experience, CCRN, TNCC.

PS: don't compare yourselves! It gets discouraging and It takes away from your path. If you meet the qualifications the right schools will look out for you.

Good luck to everyone on this journey!

Daysnight · Mar 3, 2023

Beyond said:

I'm super excited for this interview! This is my second one ever after receiving denials from other programs.

my stats: 3.5 years various ICU experience, mostly level 1 trauma, 3.3 BSN GPA (my 1st degree wasn't great), preceptor experience, on a few boards, lots of shadow experience, CCRN, TNCC.

PS: don't compare yourselves! It gets discouraging and It takes away from your path. If you meet the qualifications the right schools will look out for you.

Good luck to everyone on this journey!

Good luck on your interview! Am excited for you as well. Hopefully we all get accepted someday. My 1st degree wasn't that great either but my BSN was OK 3.6. The right school will definitely look out for each of us.

timetostudy · Mar 3, 2023

Beyond said:

I'm super excited for this interview! This is my second one ever after receiving denials from other programs.

my stats: 3.5 years various ICU experience, mostly level 1 trauma, 3.3 BSN GPA (my 1st degree wasn't great), preceptor experience, on a few boards, lots of shadow experience, CCRN, TNCC.

PS: don't compare yourselves! It gets discouraging and It takes away from your path. If you meet the qualifications the right schools will look out for you.

Good luck to everyone on this journey!

I agree! Comparing stats just makes me sad. Hope everyone gets accepted someday if not now!

Daysnight · Mar 3, 2023

oceanly said:

I agree! Comparing stats just makes me sad. Hope everyone gets accepted someday if not now!

It's not comparing stats, it's a platform to help others know how best they can prepare themselves to getting accepted into a good program. By looking at other people's stats last year I signed up for certification programs which helped me land my 1st interview this cycle. So just know that No one is comparing! Just trying to learn how to be competitive from those that have successfully landed an opportunity to interview.

Daysnight · Mar 3, 2023

I just got my invitation to interview. Now am more nervous than I was waiting but excited

Beyond, BSN, RN · Mar 3, 2023

Daysnight said:

Good luck on your interview! Am excited for you as well. Hopefully we all get accepted someday. My 1st degree wasn't that great either but my BSN was OK 3.6. The right school will definitely look out for each of us.

Good luck on yours as well! We will get accepted!

timetostudy · Mar 3, 2023

Daysnight said:

It's not comparing stats, it's a platform to help others know how best they can prepare themselves to getting accepted into a good program. By looking at other people's stats last year I signed up for certification programs which helped me land my 1st interview this cycle. So just know that No one is comparing! Just trying to learn how to be competitive from those that have successfully landed an opportunity to interview.

Good for you! Congrats on your interview!