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I created a link here: facebook group

I was accepted. Last years cohort did a facebook page…. Is anyone else interested?

Has anyone heard back about anything?

Has anyone else submitted their application for UVA's Direct Entry CNL program?

I got into Pre-specialty FNP! Anyone else factoring the extremely high cost of tuition into their decision?

Hey everyone, I was also accepted. I'm speechless! Congratulations to everyone. Can't wait to meet you all.

Hi everyone, I too received an email for an interview! Does anyone remember what the start date of the program would be? I know mid-may. So eager and excited for this opportunity!!

Awesome. Thank you so much for your reply on this thread! Just out of curiously - what is your background pre UVA CNL?

Hi ak2022, Thanks for all of this! Do you know if everyone who was accepted went through an interview? Do you remember what kinds of questions were asked? Looking to hear back soon!

Not yet... hopefully soon! Looking at past years threads, they start contacting for interviews around this time.

Hi everyone, Has anyone heard back about anything? I check the status of my application daily. Super anxious!

Hi everyone, I was wondering if you could share your interview experiences. I've applied for 2021 cycle and waiting to hear back! Thanks!!

Hi everyone, I just realized I posted in the wrong thread LOL - I posted in Direct Entry. I also applied to PreSpeciality. I have an arts background but am finishing up prerequisites and volunteering while working full-time. I have a masters degree in Arts Admin and currently work in the non-profit sector in NE Ohio. Where is everyone from? I also applied to UVA and will apply to University of Toledo. This wait is going to kill me!

jbail113 is correct! Direct Entry at other universities (UVA, Toledo, Johns Hopkins, etc) is for students without a nursing background and a bachelors in another field. The name can be confusing for people who are looking strictly for Direct Entry.

Based on my research, Direct-entry vs PreSpeciality is very similar. Direct Entry is a masters level nursing program for students without any nursing degrees/experience. Vanderbilt's PreSpecialty program is similar in that its for students without any nursing degrees/experience but afterwards, you're enrolled in a Speciality of your choosing such as FNP, ENP, PMHNP, etc. Both make you eligible for RN certification. Both get you an MSN. Both designed for career changers or people without a degree in nursing. Biggest difference is that Vanderbilt allows individuals a pathway into becoming an advanced practice nurse.