Seattle University APNI Program 2018

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I'm interested in applying to the APNI program at SU. I've been reading a lot of the forums from other years, and have found it's quite competitive! I would love to hear from other people, and their track. Or if someone is in the program and has any advice about what they like in an applicant. Thank you!

I hate the wait! So nerve-racking.

I'm definitely liking the program so far. To be completely honest, the RN year was a bit brutal. I think part of that was due to the fact that psych track folks generally had much less medical experience (none of the psych track members were CNAs beforehand, to my knowledge). Either way, prepare for a bit of a grind the first year. While it can be overwhelming at times, there's always an awesome sense of excitement and accomplishment that'll get you through (as well as the other members of your cohort).

Interview Tips:

-The interviewers are kind people who work in a caring profession, and are excited to learn about you. Knowing in advance that they're genuinely nice, cheerful people will hopefully reduce a tiny bit of anxiety.

-Understand the Jesuit mission, in what ways it's important to you, and how it's conducive to creating an excellent RN/NP/DNP

-Seattle U embodies the idea that social justice issues are extraordinarily important. Think of some ways that social justice is important to you in your personal life/future career before the interview.

-(feel free to disregard this one, as some people who've had successful interviews would likely disagree with me) Show a little bit of your personality. Don't feel the need to be TOO sterile or overly professional. List your concrete info (qualifications, background, interests etc.), but don't be afraid to show a bit of your passion, quirks, personality, etc. (while still being interview-appropriate).

Other than the topics listed above, be prepared for some of the standard questions you might expect in an interview. Hope this info is helpful!

Because the second year of my APNI-MSN schedule will be much different from the APNI-DNP schedule i'm going to refrain from sharing, just because it won't be relevant.

Housing options aren't ideal, in my opinion. Cap Hill (the neighborhood SU is in) is soooo expensive. I live here, but it's not cheap. A fair amount of the collective cohort live outside of capitol hill and commute (from as far North as Everett and as far south as Tacoma). If your budget is tight, looking for housing near a Link Light Rail stop might be useful. It runs frequently, and has a stop that's a 10 minute walk from campus.

Those are super helpful! I live in the Seattle area, and I concur. Housing options aren't great. Seattle is EXPENSIVE. The suburbs have terrible traffic and are still expensive, so you can't win. How long was your interview?

Any tips for surviving the first year of the program? That is if we get in of course. :) I guess my biggest worry is about jobs after school, because if I do get in, I will have a ton of student debt.

Hello,

I submitted my application to the 2018 APNI-FNP program. I (probably much like most of you are) am waiting anxiously for interview invitations to be sent out.

I recently got the stock email delineating the timeline of the interview process. Just trying to use any resources on this forum to see if other than that GRE I missed anything big. Just trying to gauge myself.

I finished undergrad with a 3.52 GPA and just completed my prerequisites this year so everything is current. I feel really strong about my letter of intent and my letter of recommendations, who were both from nurses and nurse educators. Also, have about 13,000 hours of volunteering with a few different organizations over the past ten years and have about three years of clinical experience in a job that I currently hold at a hospital.

Anything (other than the GRE) that I am missing or could be utilized? I know that my GPA could be higher.

Thank you.

Hey guys, I applied to the apni cnm dnp track. My undergrad gpa is 3.91 and my prerequisites gpa is 4.0. I haven't heard anything yet, has anyone heard anything yet? I'm really nervous about the waiting. Idk how competitive my app is because I haven't really done anything like volunteering, but I have work experience in another field. Idk if I should just let it go, because there are others that have more filling app than I do. I would really love to get into this program.

I've been wondering, if this is a site to help others that have applied why when someone asks what was asked in the interview there is no answer, besides saying not to worry too much? The people are nice etc etc....

Sw004 I don't think you need to worry about gre, it wasn't a requirement, at least not for the track I applied too. Good luck

Hello,

I submitted my application to the 2018 APNI-FNP program. I (probably much like most of you are) am waiting anxiously for interview invitations to be sent out.

I recently got the stock email delineating the timeline of the interview process. Just trying to use any resources on this forum to see if other than that GRE I missed anything big. Just trying to gauge myself.

I finished undergrad with a 3.52 GPA and just completed my prerequisites this year so everything is current. I feel really strong about my letter of intent and my letter of recommendations, who were both from nurses and nurse educators. Also, have about 13,000 hours of volunteering with a few different organizations over the past ten years and have about three years of clinical experience in a job that I currently hold at a hospital.

Anything (other than the GRE) that I am missing or could be utilized? I know that my GPA could be higher.

Thank you.

How was your letter of intent? Hope2banurse1 I know that your letter of intent and your letters of recommendation hold a lot of weight in the application process. When I went to the open house for the APNI program Anne Hirsch said that it holds just about as much weight as your GPA. They say its about being a good fit with the school and its mission. What did you use in your statement? That might help. You sound like a competitive candidate.

Sw004 I think it was great. I spoke about my background, why Seattle u, why the dnp program, what I want to accomplish, I included something with their mission vision, and values. My recs were great too. Former supervisor and bio professor wrote a letter for me.

How was your letter of intent? Hope2banurse1 I know that your letter of intent and your letters of recommendation hold a lot of weight in the application process. When I went to the open house for the APNI program Anne Hirsch said that it holds just about as much weight as your GPA. They say its about being a good fit with the school and its mission. What did you use in your statement? That might help. You sound like a competitive candidate.

Good luck, you guys! I've been checking my email so much to see if they started sending notifications about interviews! You both sound like competitive applicants :)

Me too! I'm so nervous! I hope it's good enough. I've been doing the same thing as well. Sent an email to graduate admissions to check on my application. What do you think of my question? The not answering when you ask abt interview questions. I've seen one place that was a few years ago where someone listed a few questions that were asked, but that was for a different university.

Hey all!

I'm in the psych/mental health track that began in 2016. I wanted to add myself to the available list of resources on this forum to anyone who has questions. I'm part of the last APNI cohort who are completing the program with a Master's (not a DNP). While my experience will be slightly different than this year's APNIs, I'm still happy to share what I know.

Remember, whether you are invited for an interview or not, be proud of yourselves for the experiences that have brought you to this point (cheesy but true).

Oregonian89 what kinds of questions do they ask?

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