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  1. Hi All, There doesn't seem to be a thread yet for pre-specialty Vandy applicants (the thread going now seems to consist mostly of grad entry), so I thought I'd start one! Any other pre-specialty folks...
  2. Hi All, I have a tentative job offer as a soon-to-graduate PMHNP at a large private practice (24 therapists/NPs) owned by an MSW in Seattle. It is an independent contractor position, and they would...
  3. Thanks, Jules A! I will definitely speak with NPs in the practice before making a decision. It will be interesting to see if others
  4. Direct Entry Psychiatric NP

    Best direct entry programs for psych are ucsf, University of Washington, Yale and Penn. I am currently finishing a direct entry program at Vandy, which is also highly ranked. I chose direct entry...
  5. I am currently in Vanderbilt's PMHNP program and can affirm is it very psychotherapy focused, but incredibly face-paced. They teach us a variety of therapeutic modalities, but whether or not you get...
  6. Has anybody done Telepsych?

    I disagree that telemedicine is going anywhere--it is being increasingly utilized in hospitals to reach rural patients in the Pacific Northwest. Almost all the psych NPs in private practice that I...
  7. ku vs vanderbilt vs southern alabama

    I was admitted to the pre-specialty program at Vanderbilt and am currently in my specialty year (PMHNP). I chose Vandy for the relative speed of the program. The cost is insane (100k for tuition,...
  8. Vanderbilt GRE Score

    I am currently PMHNP at Vandy. The bar is set higher for pre-specialty students; however, FNP is one of the most popular specialties and therefore most competitive. The "satisfactory" means the bare...
  9. Seattle U - APNI 2013

    Hi All! I found out 3/12 that I was accepted for
  10. Hi All, I am soon to begin an RN/MSN program to become a psychiatric mental health np. I'm very excited! I have spoken with several PMHNPs who work in hospital settings, but am interested in going...
  11. I am staying with a friend. Check out airbnb.com. you'll find
  12. Thanks! I was gone over the weekend so I'm not sure exactly when it arrived. Yes, Vanderbilt is my first
  13. I'm in for psych!! Did not receive the email, just a letter in the mail. Good luck everyone, SO
  14. Seattle U - APNI 2013

    Due to the small size of the program and high demand of students wanting acceptance, Seattle U is more competitive than some top ten programs like Penn, Vanderbilt and Columbia! From what I gleaned...
  15. Seattle U - APNI 2013

    Just got an invite for
  16. Whoops, plus Vandy's website says all students get a 3,300 scholarship to cover books. Otherwise, a handful of little scholarships, and then the 1 full ride
  17. Congrats on the scholarship, Ash!! That’s awesome. From what I’ve heard, many people end up having to put down multiple deposits if they want their options to remain open while waiting for other...
  18. Hey Hannah, I don't think I'm going to be able to get time off to visit both, so if you can't make Vandy I can give you a full report and vice versa! =) I'm trying to get a sense of the cost...
  19. Columbia University ETP Program 2013

    A question for psych students: I have read in the forums that psych students at Columbia have to practice for 6 months in New York upon graduation. Do you all know if this is true? Also, does anyone...
  20. yay Hannah, way to
  21. Columbia letters went out today--got in for PMHNP! Anyone else apply there? Vandy is my first choice, but it feels great to know I am accepted to at least one program, and a great one at
  22. Columbia University ETP Program 2013

    I got in for
  23. Direct Entry MSN Programs 2013

    I just got into Columbia for
  24. @ Jason - =) it would be a great place to get that good news! a question to everyone about financial aid--I was surprised the "packet" included just two sheets of paper! Is that what everyone else...
  25. I just bought my plane ticket! I'll be at the preview weekend, sans boyfriend, but we'll definitely have to set them up for a man date! I know admissions is saying decision will go out first week of...