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I did not get into the acute care program... Do most of you who were accepted have ICU experience? Maybe that's why... also I don't think it matters when you sent in your app. My friend handed her packet in on the last day of the deadline and got an answer last week.

I'm still waiting too! They're going to make me wait the weekend! Ughhh

No one for acute? This is killllling me

Do we know what the GPA was for acute?

I asked at the end of my interview. He said they're taking 20-40, probably closer to 35.

I only know of the 17 who applied to the master's. They are taking about 35, but included in that are the post masters acute care certificate and acute care DNP. I think our odds are good... Just hope I didn't blow the interview, because I really want this.

I have no idea how that interview just went... Trying to stay positive

DNunnelly: Did you apply for MSN or DNP? Both of our interviews are tomorrow! Good luck!

A friend who just graduated from the program said her interview was very laid back, and they didn't ask any questions like that. I think a CRNA school interview would be very different. I will get in touch with her and ask her specifically about the questions she was asked... But she told me it was more like a conversation than a formal interview.

Yay! My interview is next week. We should keep each other posted :) super excited/nervous!

I didn't receive a phone call yet... Still waiting for them to schedule my interview. I'm just happy I got an interview and not a denial!

Did you apply for the acute program? I didn't get an interview date yet, just the email that said they opted to interview acute care applicants. I know for primary and family, not everyone gets an interview. The fact that they have time to personally interview every acute care applicant may be a good thing...

Any one else from acute get an interview?

Mine says Committee too. It means they have received all your documents and that you are an eligible applicant. Now for the decisions! I can't wait any longer! Lol

I'm waiting too! I applied to the AG-ACNP program for Fall 2016.

I decided to make it flow better by adding a bit of organization: History, Why acute care?, Why gero?, What clinical setting?, Conclusion Here is a copy with your examples worked in. I will have to reword it completely and add more specific examples, but take a look at this very rough draft for now: After two years of working on the orthopedic unit, I found myself wanting to learn more about my specialty as well as other areas of nursing. When Sarasota Memorial Hospital became a Level II Trauma Center in May of 2015, I knew I had found my niche. This was the perfect opportunity for me to expand my skills and knowledge, and it happened at just the right time. I am passionate about orthopedics and I have learned so many interesting things about total joint replacements and fractures, however I started to become more interested in the acutely ill patient population. I found myself interested in the patient admissions from the emergency room and intensive care unit. I realized that when I began to work with complex, acute orthopedic trauma patients, I had passion to further my knowledge about this patient population and sharpen my ability to critically think to meet their complex needs. This experience has prepared me to advance my nursing career by becoming an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. My desire is to practice as an advanced practice nurse in an acute care setting because my experience thus far has taught me that I thrive in a fast paced dynamic environment and one in which I can work collaboratively with other providers and nurses. The acute care setting also offers a diverse adult patient population that allows me to continually learn and then apply that knowledge to provide therapeutic intervention and care. I also enjoy formulating a plan of care for patients suffering from acute injuries or illnesses because the treatment provided can have an immediate impact on the health of the patient. There is nothing more rewarding than caring for a trauma patient who is able to be completely rehabilitated and be discharged home. I want to work with older adults because the increase in the acutely ill older adult patient population and the lack of physicians creates a need for more nurse practitioners in the hospitals. The percentage of Sarasota County's residents over 65 years of age is expected to increase from 30% to 40% by 2030 (How are we aging? 2012). The hospital population will likely reflect this, as the geriatric population represents the majority of traumas and other hospital admissions in my area. I want to be able to make decisions about these patients' care beyond the bedside. I will still be able to provide care in the holistic way that bedside nursing has taught me, but it will be catered more toward the specific needs of the community and I will have more autonomy. As an AG-ACNP, I want to work in a hospital setting. Hospitalists and intensivists play a vital role in the health care system, and there is a lack of them in the hospital where I work. After working closely with the trauma nurse practitioners on my unit, I feel that I could make the most impact as a nurse practitioner on the trauma team. I would be working mainly in the emergency room, intensive care units, and step-down units. I would care for trauma patients on several different units of the hospital, all who have different levels of acuity. Additionally, I would provide follow up care and education at a clinic once a week for trauma patients who have been discharged. Attending the University of South Florida for my Master's degree would provide me with the proper tools and skills to advance my career and provide the best patient care that I can. It is the only AG-ACNP program in the state university system, so it is the opportunity of a lifetime for me. USF's mission statement and values align closely with mine, placing an importance on research and evidence based practice to improve patient health. Completing my Master's degree and gaining experience as a nurse practitioner will prepare me for the Doctorate of Nursing Practice program at USF. The AG-ACNP program will challenge me and help me to further pursue a rewarding career that has meaning to me. Furthering my education is how I will be able to do the most good in the nursing profession. The last time I saw my grandfather, he said, You are built for a challenge.” I agree with him; I am highly motivated and determined to succeed.

Yes, these NP jobs are available. I work with several of them. Thank you for your feedback. I knew I needed to rework my essay but I didn't know where to start. Greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your suggestions and taking the time to read this. I am going to rework it.

Hi! I'm looking for feedback on my personal statement for USF's adult-gero acute care NP program. The questions were 1: Why acute care over other types of advanced practice nursing and 2: What does your future as an NP look like? Include clinical setting. Statement of Professional Goals After two years of working on the orthopedic unit at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, I had an epiphany within myself to learn more about my specialty area as well as others. When Sarasota Memorial Hospital became a Level II Trauma Center in May 2015, I knew I had found my niche. This was the perfect opportunity for me to expand my skills and knowledge. I am passionate about orthopedics and have gained multitudes of information about total joint replacements and fractures, but as I matured in my career I started to become captivated towards the acutely ill patient population. I find myself intrigued by patient admissions from the emergency room and intensive care unit. When the hospital received its trauma certification, our orthopedic patient population changed drastically. I was no longer dealing with the usual joint replacement and hip fracture patients. My patients were now involved in vehicle and motorcycle accidents as well as other traumas. It has been a major, dramatic learning curve for me, but also thrilling. When my unit was turned into an orthopedic trauma step-down unit, I received the chance to expand my knowledge into other areas of nursing. This experience overall has helped prepare me to further my education by becoming an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. The patients on the trauma step-down unit are not always guaranteed to be orthopedic patients. I appreciate using my skills and knowledge to help heal patients that have multiple system traumas as well as orthopedic injuries. It allows me to think critically and work closely with the mid-level practitioners and physicians on the trauma team. The adult patients on my unit are seventeen and older, and I enjoy the diversity that comes along with caring for a wide variety of patients. I want to immerse myself into patient care by becoming an AG-ACNP. The increase in the acutely ill older adult and the lack of physicians creates a need for more nurse practitioners in the hospitals. The percentage of Sarasota County's residents over 65 years of age is expected to increase from 30% to 40% by 2030 (How are we aging? 2012). The hospital populations will more than likely reflect this. I want to be at the front lines in making decisions about these patients' care beyond the bedside. Furthering my education is how I feel I will be able to be the most proficient advocate for my patient's in the future. I will still be able to provide care in the holistic way that bedside nursing has taught me, but it will be catered toward the specific needs of the community. As an AG-ACNP, I want to work in a hospital setting. Hospitalists and Nurse Practitioners play a vital role in the health care system. After working extensively with the trauma nurse practitioners on my unit, I feel that I could make the most prevalent impact as a nurse practitioner on the trauma team. I want to work mainly in the emergency room, intensive care units, and step-down units. I would care for trauma patients on several different units of the hospital, all who have different levels of acuity which interest me the most. Additionally, I would provide follow up care and education at a clinic once a week for trauma patients who have been discharged. Attending the University of South Florida for my Master's degree would provide me with the proper tools and skills to advance my career to provide the best patient care that I can. It is the only AG-ACNP program in the state university system, so it is the opportunity of a lifetime for me. USF's mission statement and values align closely with mine, placing an importance on research and evidence based practice to improve patient health. Completing my Master's degree and gaining experience as a Nurse Practitioner will prepare me for my future doctoral study at USF. The AG-ACNP program will challenge and help me to further pursue a rewarding career that has meaning to me. The last time I saw my grandfather, he said, You are built for a challenge.” I agree with him; I am highly motivated and determined to succeed.

I am looking for feedback on my personal statement for University of South Florida's Adult-Gero Acute Care NP program. Thanks for your help! Statement of Professional Goals After two years of working on the orthopedic unit at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, I had an epiphany within myself to learn more about my specialty area as well as others. When Sarasota Memorial Hospital became a Level II Trauma Center in May 2015, I knew I had found my niche. This was the perfect opportunity for me to expand my skills and knowledge. I am passionate about orthopedics and have gained multitudes of information about total joint replacements and fractures, but as I matured in my career I started to become captivated towards the acutely ill patient population. I find myself intrigued by patient admissions from the emergency room and intensive care unit. When the hospital received its trauma certification, our orthopedic patient population changed drastically. I was no longer dealing with the usual joint replacement and hip fracture patients. My patients were now involved in vehicle and motorcycle accidents as well as other traumas. It has been a major, dramatic learning curve for me, but also thrilling. When my unit was turned into an orthopedic trauma step-down unit, I received the chance to expand my knowledge into other areas of nursing. This experience overall has helped prepare me to further my education by becoming an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. The patients on the trauma step-down unit are not always guaranteed to be orthopedic patients. I appreciate using my skills and knowledge to help heal patients that have multiple system traumas as well as orthopedic injuries. It allows me to think critically and work closely with the mid-level practitioners and physicians on the trauma team. The adult patients on my unit are seventeen and older, and I enjoy the diversity that comes along with caring for a wide variety of patients. I want to immerse myself into patient care by becoming an AG-ACNP. The increase in the acutely ill older adult and the lack of physicians creates a need for more nurse practitioners in the hospitals. The percentage of Sarasota County's residents over 65 years of age is expected to increase from 30% to 40% by 2030 (How are we aging? 2012). The hospital populations will more than likely reflect this. I want to be at the front lines in making decisions about these patients' care beyond the bedside. Furthering my education is how I feel I will be able to be the most proficient advocate for my patient's in the future. I will still be able to provide care in the holistic way that bedside nursing has taught me, but it will be catered toward the specific needs of the community. As an AG-ACNP, I want to work in a hospital setting. Hospitalists and Nurse Practitioners play a vital role in the health care system. After working extensively with the trauma nurse practitioners on my unit, I feel that I could make the most prevalent impact as a nurse practitioner on the trauma team. I want to work mainly in the emergency room, intensive care units, and step-down units. I would care for trauma patients on several different units of the hospital, all who have different levels of acuity which interest me the most. Additionally, I would provide follow up care and education at a clinic once a week for trauma patients who have been discharged. Attending the University of South Florida for my Master's degree would provide me with the proper tools and skills to advance my career to provide the best patient care that I can. It is the only AG-ACNP program in the state university system, so it is the opportunity of a lifetime for me. USF's mission statement and values align closely with mine, placing an importance on research and evidence based practice to improve patient health. Completing my Master's degree and gaining experience as a Nurse Practitioner will prepare me for my future doctoral study at USF. The AG-ACNP program will challenge and help me to further pursue a rewarding career that has meaning to me. The last time I saw my grandfather, he said, You are built for a challenge.” I agree with him; I am highly motivated and determined to succeed.

Nursekat I got it! Thanks

I graduated in December and got my license last week. Nursekat12: when did you interview? They have been in touch with me for several weeks...I guess they are just keeping me around in case they need to fill the spots. I never got a rejection though, so I don't know what's going on.

Their new grad program will not be open in may, they are hiring 20 now. I think it's twice a year so possibly August

Well if it says under review, they're still considering you. If we didn't get rejection emails yet, that's a good thing! :)

Did you interview? And the listing is still up, I just looked. I agree with you, they shouldn't put preferred if its not true.