DNP Program Application Process

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Specializes in Critical Care/ER, Adult-Gero, Peds.

I have the interview portion of my application process coming up and wanted to get an idea of any unique interview questions that may be asked or thoughts regarding the short essay. Any insights welcome from those of you that have gone through the experience. Thank you!

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Hospice/Palliative Care.

I am in the same boat about the interview process -- I have searched the site and found a few interview questions and strategies. Have you tried to the search feature?

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Specializes in Emergency.

I'm sure that would be program specific..... What is it you want out of this program and how does that mesh with our mission statement? My program's mission is rural healthcare related, so if I had an interview, I would focus on my rural location, helping my underserved community, etc.

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Specializes in Critical Care/ER, Adult-Gero, Peds.

Thanks - I did find some general questions which were typical and I mentally prepared for standard questions. I had 10 questions and they were pretty general to the role of the DNP and how I would operationalize the role of DNP in my future practice. I also had to present my proposal for a translation project. Overall it went very well...

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