How many schools did you apply to?

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Specializes in Emergency Department.

And how many did you get into? I am just trying to get an idea of the average number of NP schools that applicants apply to.

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I applied to only one program because I needed the proximity to my home and job. It was important to me that the biggest stressor would be school and not relocating, finding another job etc.

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I'm only applying to one program, too. It was ranked #1 for the program I want, and it's online and flexible. My life (FT on nights, two kids under 6, etc.) needs the flexibility of online learning, and lower tuition that my school provides. If I don't get in, I'll look elsewhere, but otherwise... It's not worth the stress of multiple applications, in my case.

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I'm sorry I can't reply to your PM, because I just joined the site. I'm applying to Frontier's CNM program, and will be going PT because I can't devote enough time to grad school and FT nights at my job right now. Frontier only requires you to come to campus twice for the entire program.

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Specializes in OR Nursing, Critical Care, Med-surg.

I plan to apply to about 4. Initially, I was going to apply to only one. But, I want to have a back up plan. Hopefully I get into at least 1 of them!

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Specializes in ER/Tele, Med-Surg, Faculty, Urgent Care.

Applied to one, only choice this was prior to online programs. So it had to be local.

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I plan to apply to 3-4 schools for PMHNP.

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Specializes in Crit Care, Vent, Step-Down, Tele, Float.

I researched 4-5 programs, went to information sessions, and ultimately focused on 1 and made sure my references were aware.

The application process can be an stressful and time consuming, so make sure you know what is required and send in a complete application. There is a high tendency for applicants to turn in incomplete applications which reflect poorly and may reduce chances of entry.

I applied to just this one program after careful consideration and made sure to let admissions know that I was interested and not just trying to "get in anywhere". I placed this information in my admissions essays.

Good luck!

-Andrew

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Specializes in NICU, telemetry.

I applied to two and got in to both. University of South Carolina (where I'm attending) and University of South Alabama

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Specializes in ICU.

I had intended on applying to 4-5... Only ended up applying to 2 (earlier than I had originally planned). Moved 1,000 miles away to attend a great school!

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I applied to only one school. I had my heart and soul set on attending Vanderbilt (for my ACNP), and I lucky got admitted and started the program this fall!

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