Healsalot

I did get an acceptance email this afternoon! Congrats to you on MN State!!

That would be awesome!!

I too interviewed for the FNP program back in December. Was told next communication would be mid-February. I'm still waiting to hear back either way. I'm so impatient, I check my e-mail constantly! Hope we'll hear something soon!

Hello! I emailed admissions a couple of weeks back and asked if they were still in the process of reviewing applications, and whether or not applicants would be notified if they were no longer being considered. At that time I was told that they were in fact still going through the process, and that applications were still under review. I was told that all future contacts would be made through email, however I didn't get a firm sense of whether or not those no longer being considered would be notified, or just left hanging. I've got to be honest, I'm not impressed with their overall process. I feel that we've worked hard to get ourselves to a spot where we are ready to take on the challenge of a doctoral program, have put a lot of time and effort into our applications, and the lack of response to many just feels very disrespectful. At this point I'd just rather be told "thanks, but not thanks" than to be left with no idea what is going on. I don't feel that is asking too much. I've heard from folks who have applied to other programs that the application process and interview timeline was laid out and understood. I'm more than a little frustrated at this point.

Has anyone heard how they handle rejections? Do you get a "thanks, but not thanks" email? If I'm not being considered it'd be nice to know that, rather than this radio silence.

Nope. Still waiting to hear either way.

Nothing here as well. It's a bit frustrating. Even an update that applications are still being reviewed would be nice. This complete radio silence is tough. But like you said, at least we know we're not alone in this process!

The waiting is painful!

I applied to the FNP track as well. Haven't heard anything since the initial "we received your application" e-mail. I'm anxiously awaiting any information! Hopefully we start hearing back soon!

So nice to see another FNP applicant! I too saw that the interview invites started coming out in early December last year, so now that we're here I'm checking my email several times a day! 2020 has definitely turned things upside-down, so I'm trying to stay patient. Good luck to you!

I too have applied to the DNP program for 2021, FNP track. I'm getting anxious to hear something! The last communication I received was the email stating that my application was received by the priority deadline, and that feels like eons ago! Hope to hear from others applying as well. Good luck to you!

Wow, I believe I am. I'm so glad that I came across your post!! This is something I want to know more about. I feel like a light came on when I was taking that test . It makes so much sense to me, and I think it may explain why after 5 years as a nurse I still don't really feel like I am "cut out for it". I'm currently in the ICU, but I've thought of working in a plasma/blood donation center, or maybe education. Home health might be another option for a more "one-on-one" kind of exerience. I believe that there has to be room for HSP's in healthcare, so if what you really want is to be a nurse I wouldn't let that deter you. There are many options beyond the overstimulating work of floor nursing. That being said, I may have to heed my own advice and look more seriously at some of these other options! Thank you for the thought provking post, and good luck to you in finding your place in healthcare as a nurse if you so choose to continue down that path

Wow, really enjoyed this thread! Great discussion!! Keep em coming =)

I was on a unit about 2 years ago that tried that same thing. I felt it was condesending, and I never once signed the sheet. Just continued on with my work. Nobody ever said anything to me, and they mysteriously disappeared without a word or a trace not long after their introduction. It's stuff like this that contributes to my love/hate relationship with this profession.

Staffing is and will continue to be a horrendous issue for some time I predict. We are expected to do way to much in the amount of time allotted be it 8 hours or 12. Nurse=machine. Its ridiculous. There is way too much on the plate, and when things go wrong it all comes back down on who? Oh, the nurses!! I feel your frustration. I'm sorry you had such a rotten day. You obviously have great intentions for caring for your residents they way they deserve and should be cared for. Unfortunately systems in place make that almost impossible at times. Its disgusting to me how business driven everything is with only lip service given to "patient centered care". I love what I do, but the politics of staffing, or lack there of, and the idea that nurses can do it all is almost enough to make me not want to try anymore at times. Who needs to pee, consume food, or actually have the time to CARE FOR THE PATIENT!?! Sorry, a bit passionate about this. Again, I feel for you, and I'm sorry you aren't given the tools and support to be the kind of nurse your residents need. I hope that you are able to find a job that doesn't leave you feeling like this at the end of your shift. :hug: