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Hi saracee! Thanks so much for your response! Is the Peds Acute NP program the only specialty that requires a year of work before the MSN? I sort of wish I could continue with my cohort (everyone who's starting this summer 2014)! Also, you mentioned that I would finish the BSN December 2016, but did you mean December 2015? This upcoming december is december 2014, then wouldn't I finish the following december, 2015? Then are you saying I could start working as a RN January 2016 and when could I start MSN classes part time?

Hi saracee! Thanks so much for your response. I got in to the Pediatric Acute Care NP program and I was wondering what the work requirement is after completing the bsn? I know that for the acute care speciality, we're required to work before starting the MSN, but for how long?

Hi macrina! I cannot tell you how helpful your input is. I am having a difficult time sleeping making a decision, and you've really helped clarify a lot. I actually spoke with Carolyn Chow last week about it, and while she was able to offer some insights, she said that it really depends on the speciality I'm applying for. Ultimately I have to make a decision. I've submitted the deposit at UW and am leaning towards there, but last week I heard that I got into U Penn, Columbia, and Emory (all direct entry NP programs). While UW has been a dream of mine (I'm from Seattle), I can't help but think that I would be giving up a guaranteed NP path at these other schools, and taking a "risk" at UW. I think it's worth the risk, but I also see the other side, which is, why apply again when you are guaranteed admission? Also, I completely agree with you about the DNP degree-it's definitely the degree of the future and while I would probably be grandfathered in as a BSN/MSN student (just before the 2015 mandate), I do like the DNP degree and the breadth of it much more than the MSN.

Anyone remember which specialties require you to work after completing the BSN? And for how long?

Thanks macrina. When you say half of your cohort has applied for direct DNP, what do you mean? Do you mean without taking a break in between the ABSN and the DNP? Were they successful? Does UW say that they want you to get experience before applying to the DNP? It's frustrating because I know the speciality I want to go in to, and I've been accepted to lots of direct entry programs (deciding between UW, Penn, and Columbia (Penn and Columbia are direct entry), so I'd be decking their offers for UW ABSN, which is fine, but I want to know that I at least have a chance of getting in to the DNP potentially with no gap in between. I'm so torn! But i'm definitely leaning towards UW and my deposit is in.

hi all! anyone know if there is a visitors day and/or if you're going to attend? also, is there a Facebook group yet? Can't wait to meet all of you. anyone out there choosing between penn and other schools?

I got in! Can't believe it and SO excited! I got in for PNP! Congrats to everyone who had heard, and to those that are wait listed, don't worry, I heard from a friend who is in the program that they take quite a few people off the wait list. I'm from Seattle and am thinking about attending the admitted students day on March 7! Any other West Coasters out there?

I'm also from the West Coast (from Seattle!). I visited Philly back in December and really liked it. We'll definitely be the minority (most people I met were from the East Coast, Florida, etc). So much going through my head as well, it will be a big move and a big change!

I'm a bit confused by what they mean about approving transfer credit? I finished all of my prerequisites so what transfer credit are they referring to? If I was accepted then didn't my prerequisites count/transfer?

Hi all! I am so happy, I got in! And about an hour later I received an email from the MSN department saying I was accepted into the Pediatric Acute Care NP program! Congrats to everyone, and to those that are wait listed, do not give up hope! I've heard they take quite a few people from the wait list. Does anyone know how many people are accepted in general into the BSN/MSN program?

I can't believe we find out tomorrow! Also nikkia827 the same thing happens to me, what should we do? I don't want it to be like that for tomorrow when we try logging in!

Hi all! Congrats to those who have been admitted! I applied regular decision for summer entry BS/MSN for the FNP track. I submitted my application in early December. Any else out there hear anything from the school? Besides confirming my application was received, I haven't heard much from the school since December and it's already February. Do we know when they will contact us about potential interviews? When are final decisions made? Thanks in advance!

macrina thank you so much, I hope you know how much it means to me that you took the time to explain everything. Part of me thinks it would be crazy not to go to UW-it is the top program. Another part of me knows that I want to pursue a NP as soon as possible, so therefore it is a "risk" to go to UW in that I would have to apply for the DNP while I'm in the ABSN program. Do you know of students in your cohort who have done this?

anyone know when we are supposed to hear?!

hi all! Anyone know when in February we should hear?