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I believe it's three weeks from the letter date. I got a phone call on 1/19 but got my letter on 1/26 and my deadline is 2/16.

my thoughts exactly! From my understanding, people that got into the accelerated NP portion are RNs with Bachelor's degrees but not a BSN. Their website outlines that those that get in are more than a nurse's aid and have significant patient experience which is hard to get more than a CNA without being an RN. Just my understanding. It's helpful because that's how most people pay for the MSN portion so that's cool but when I applied to programs I applied wanting an Accelerated MSN and not a break in between but I was accepted to Rochester so lots to think about!!

I got a call and a letter a couple days later. The woman on the phone (I believe the director) just wanted to say it in person and let me know a letter would also be mailed out with the option of a deposit form included. I'm in the acute care program so it may be different! But the woman calling wasn't from my specialty I don't think

unfortunately no.. I asked about it and the woman calling (who was different than my interviewer) said that would come out at a later date but to make sure that I had filled out my FAFSA for them

Almost a month! It was over the holidays as well though so that might factor in. From my personal experience, my interviewer was really upfront with me and told me that they had a lot of admissions details to smooth out and every year they're trying to make it a more effective process. She mentioned that if I was deciding between another school and Northeastern and I hadn't heard from her and needed to know I could call her.. not sure if this is the same for all specialties but for the Acute Care she was really helpful and friendly

me too me too! I was so not expecting the call.. I was on the T

Hi! I'm applying for the same track and crossing my fingers they'll accept me! How was your first year there? Did you receive any financial aid? Also, do they allude to how they'll prep students in the acute care program for jobs where most NPs work as RNs before? Thanks in advance!!

My experiences include working as a PCT (CNA) on an acute adult floor for a little over a year but now I am in research. I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do so figured I'd try and get the most of everything. I graduated with a BA in Communications in 2014 and I've been doing the medical jobs as well as restaurant jobs since!

ahh okay that makes a lot of sense and it's what I really like about U Rochester- the break in between ! It's odd that they even offer the direct entry to MSN then. The reason I was applying was because most schools that do that gap year solidify your spot in the Master's portion pending your good grades and work experience, etc. Thanks for clarifying!!

Hi SV93! Me too! I feel like no one else has applied for that track at any schools I've applied to...

Hi rr33, So no one is doing the Master's portion too? I had my interview last month and curious as to where I stand I touched base with U Rochester and they told me I was only being considered for the Accelerated Bachelor's portion even though I applied to the Master's portion. I'm not sure why-apparently more details will be given once the offer is released in late January/early Feb. but I thought this was really odd especially because no one is doing the Master's in your cohort. Do they not have that portion established yet I'm wondering..?

Hi estefpf! Thank you! Yes-it's definitely rolling that's what my interviewer told me and the decisions about interviews are rolling as well. So as hard as it is I definitely would try to be patient and have high hopes! I submitted my application on 10/10 but it took the school until 11/21 to match one of my transcripts to my file so application was incomplete until then. Was your application complete on 12/1?

Thank you! I think it went pretty well! It was great learning more about the program because I feel like the info. online is confusing and lacking in some areas so it was really helpful to learn more about the program. It was pretty quiet since all the students are essentially gone for the semester and the SON office was basically empty so it was just like having a little meeting. The interviewer was super nice and informative so that made things really great too.

Hi! I actually just had an interview today! I applied for the Adult Acute Care and I think each specialty is pretty separate so there may be differences in timing for interview releases. They emailed me on Saturday which was kind of odd!

I have been luckily admitted into a direct-entry nursing program that combines a BSN and MSN and being super excited, I looked to allnurses.com to support my excitement! Unfortunately, I have only found negativity and unhelpful knowledge when others have posted about hesitations with accelerated BSN/MSN programs. This is a post specifically aimed for graduates of direct entry BSN/MSN combined programs that chose the adult acute care specialty. How was it transitioning from clinicals to your first job? Was it hard finding a job and did employers think you would be under-qualified compared to RNs with years of experience that had become NPs? The program I have been accepted to does not allow students to work in between their BSN and MSN portions as others do. So, I'm worried that although it's an accelerated program, it may put me at a disadvantage come graduation. I worked as a CNA on the burns, trauma, and plastics floor and because the RNs knew I wanted to do more, they let me help do burn dressings, and other tasks giving me a bit more experience than others. Obviously, I wasn't allowed to do more than my job entailed, but this definitely helped me to get a little bit more experience which was great. Any and all advice would be much appreciated! It would be great to hear from adult acute NPs that graduated from a direct-entry program so I know what my future may entail! Thanks in advance!!