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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.

Hi everyone, I applied to the PresSpecialty FNP Program. I requested my transcripts on October 15 so hopefully they will arrive soon. Definitely nervous! What is everyone's background and to which other schools did you apply? My professional experiences is in Arts/Arts Administration. I graduated with my Masters in 2019 in Arts Administration and currently work in the non-profit sector in NE Ohio. I'm currently enrolled in A&PII and will take Microbiology in the Spring. All other prerequisites are done. I've been volunteering at my local hospital as well! I've applied to UVA and will apply to University of Toledo. How about everyone else?

I've applied to UVA and will be applying to Vanderbilt and the University of Toledo. Curious - what is everyone's background?

Hi everyone, I just applied for this cycle. Regarding your interview - how was the process? What kinds of questions were asked? Thanks in advance!

That's great Mikela. I come from an arts background - music specifically. I graduated with my M.A in Arts Administration in May 2019 and currently work in the non-profit world. I've been taking the pre-requisites and volunteering at my local hospital. I've been considering a career change for a while now! I'm also excited but really nervous. I'm originally from Northern VA but work/live in Ohio right now. My biggest impression from the CNL program at UVA is that their students come from all different backgrounds. Hoping for the best! Let's stay in touch during the application process.

Awesome! I literally just sent mine in 5 minutes ago. Mikela, if you don't me asking, what is your professional background?

Hi everyone, I saw in years past that there were threads for people who applied to specific programs so I figured I'd carry on the tradition. Is anyone else applying for the Direct entry CNL program at UVA? The application deadline is October 1st. I'm looking to submit mine by the end of this week. Talk soon!

Hi ralewis, I'm in a similar situation in wanting to shift careers into nursing. I have a B.M. in Music Performance and M.A. in Arts Administration. As someone who works full-time, I knew that this shift would be gradual at first (currently taking prerequisites at my local community college). I've posted a similar question on this forum relating to an ADN, ABSN, and Direct-entry MSN and have gotten plenty of constructive feedback. Ultimately, there isn't a right or wrong answer into making this change. You have to weight your personal finances, your potential career nursing goals, time, and commitment. Here are my thoughts towards the levels of education routes: -ADN: I've gone back in forth about going the ADN or Direct-entry route. The advantage of the ADN is that it'll be much cheaper ($15k-$20k) versus the ABSN/Direct-entry route ($30k-$60k). Another benefit of this path is that employers may help you with tuition reimbursement into getting your BSN or MSN. However, if I want to be an NP one day, it'll take an additional 4-6 years of school to get there while working full-time as a nurse. Having two degrees already, this doesn't seem like the most efficient path. - ABSN: I don't have much Chemistry background and many of these programs require at least 4-8 credits of advanced Chemistry. - Direct-entry MSN: Many of these programs are two years (same amount of time as ADN and ABSN) and costs are similar to ABSN. Prerequisite requirements are also smaller compared to ABSN. For me, this is the option I'm working towards because it allows for me to get a higher level degree in the same amount of time and similar costs to getting a BSN. I would rather spend 2 years full-time getting a higher degree. While I'm a work in progress in making this transition, the biggest question that I'm asking myself is how do I know that nursing is the right path for me? While I love the idea of nursing and have figured out a roadmap to getting there, having some sort of experience in the medical field will shed light on whether this is the right career for me. I'm considering enrolling in a CNA program to get a hands on experience. While I'll likely make less money then what I currently make, having this experience would be eyeopening for me. I've found CNA programs to be between $500-$1,000 depending on the area. I would rather spend this money and be 100% sure that nursing is right for me versus dropping thousands of dollars on a nursing degree that I may eventually drop out of. I've also considered shadowing other nurses, but with COVID-19, it may be extremely difficult to get into a hospital setting now. I hope this helps. This has been based off my own research and thought process. Switching careers isn't easy but the education in nursing seems to welcome many different backgrounds. Best of luck!

Thank you all for your valuable insight. It's valuable to hear everyone's experiences and how its shaped their decisions to pursue nursing. It's reassuring to know that there isn't a right/wrong answer here as everyones situation is different. There's a lot of information out there but hearing first hand accounts is appreciated! As an Ohio Resident, I work full-time and am taking classes to fulfill prerequisite requirements. I wouldn't be able to start school until the Summer/fall of 2021. My plan of action is to apply to a few different programs and see where I'm accepted. Having spent so much time in school now, it seems the most efficient way is through a DEMSN program. I have a few programs in mind including University of Toledo and UVA. I'll apply for a few ADN and ABSN programs as well. Like many others during COVID-19, I'm nervous about my current job stability. I'm contemplating getting my STNA/CNA certification to gain experience/work in a healthcare setting.

I work in the arts now and have a Master's degree. I'm strongly considering a career change into nursing. My research into changing careers has shed light on several different pathways including an ADN, Accelerated BSN, or direct-entry MSN. I've considered going down the ADN route because of costs and I've read that employers will help with tuition reimbursement for the BSN/MSN down the road. Any career changers out there? Did you go down one of these paths? If so, why did you choose that path over the others?

I'm considering a change in careers as well except I have a Bachelors and Masters in the arts. Why did you decide to go the ADN route as opposed to accelerated BSN or direct entry MSN? I'm currently taking prerequisites to try and get into a program. Would love to hear your thought process into going the ADN route as I'm trying to navigate the best route in changing careers.