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Does anyone know how strict they are about working in Tier 1 sites (HPSA Score >14)? I am also concerned about finding work after finishing school. There are a lot of HPSA sites that are

I think that each time a spot becomes available, the committee looks at all the alternates and makes a decision. I like the fact that other schools have ranks, so you have a better idea of where your are, so you don't just sit there and wait. I remember someone from the interview staff saying that an alternate was called as late as the first week of school. To me that is really scary and I don't want to gamble on the fact that they may or may not call me. I just left my deposit with another FNP program, but it requires me to move out of state, so I don't have time to wait around for Western if it comes down to the wire. Good luck to everyone!

I got on the alternate list! Guess I'll be going to another FNP program. Congrats to everyone that got in! :cheers:

@katiej815 - All CNL programs award a MSN (Master's in Nursing), including USD. Although you are awarded an MSN, it doesn't mean you are necessarily advanced practice (APRN). It just means that you can sit for the certification exam to become a Clinical Nurse Leader. For more information about the CNL role, I would visit this site on AACN, who created this role. American Association of Colleges of Nursing | CNL & CNC News I understand that you want to be an NP and you still can go for your NP certificate after you earn the MSN/CNL. Even though I was waitlisted at USD, I decided that if I was offered an acceptance, I would turn it down to attend another program that cost about the same, but I would come out with an NP. For me, the role of the CNL is too young and jobs seem scarce for that particular role. It may change in the future, but I don't want to sit around and wait for these changes to occur, when I can enter into a specialty of nursing that is already widely utilized and accepted. If you know what you want, than go for it, more power to you. I truly love nursing, but the confusion with advance practice specialties/MSN/CNL, 2015 Doctoral initiatives for advance practice, multiple certifications, non-uniform points of entry to become an RN, really make the profession seem convoluted. If it was up to me, I would require all nurses to have a BSN and all APRN to have a masters. Doctorates would only be reserved for those wanting to go into academia. Again, these are my opinions, so take them a grain of salt if you would.

Congrats to everyone that got in. I got waitlisted, so it looks like I'll be heading to another program. Good luck to everyone!

Anyone accepted into Vanderbilt from Southern California, planning to drive out there? I'm one step closer to deciding on Vanderbilt since I was rejected recently from a local school. If I end up going, I may be driving out there, so I have a car.

Got the letter through snail mail. I live about an hour away from UCLA

Don't be discouraged. I just found out I was rejected from UCLA too! I'm still waiting on Western, since I interviewed in Feb. I have some backup schools on the East Coast/Midwest, but would like to stay in CA. This is going to be a long month!

Congrats! Just wondering, but what are your stats? You can send me a private message if you like. Thanks!

I got the rejection in the mail as well. Was looking forward to attending, but at least I can narrow down my choices now. Deciding between Vanderbilt and Columbia. Still waiting on a few others though. Good luck to everyone else.

OMG!!! Thanks for letting us know Lisa. Don't know if you ever got my private message that I sent awhile back. If not, thanks for sending me all that info. If I don't get in this year, I don't know what to say. Just praying every day right now.

Congrats to everyone who got in! I just found out yesterday that I was accepted to the FNP specialty. Now, I'm just torn between Vandy and Columbia. Still waiting to hear back from all the West Coast schools (where I'm from). My final decision is still up in the air, but it's great to know that I have a seat somewhere. I also noticed the deposit was relatively cheap compared to other schools, only $200! Good luck to everyone!

See you guys tomorrow!

That's a lot of people, but there also must be a waitlist for those not accepted. Hope to see you guys next week! Good luck!

AuntySam- If you read last years thread a lot of people who were accepted posted their stats.