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Not entirely sure where the discrepancy is coming from. Maybe they told us this to make us feel more special?

I would email Tamara Dunaeff, the Graduate Program Manager... her email is [email protected]

I would guess that is referring to the cohort before mine. The dean let us know during our orientation that is was 375ish applications this year, 96 in our cohort. You are correct that more were offered admission than accepted though.

I would say the biggest factor that I've noticed as a common thread between my classmates and I has been life experience. Although there are a few people who came straight from undergrad, the majority of individuals have worked for a few years (or even a few decades) before beginning this program. Additionally, your pre-req grades are definitely big. They need to know that you have a strong grasp on this material because its crucial for you to understand more in-depth topics. Don't stress yourself out with all of this, you will be fine no matter what. If you don't end up being admitted this year, get some experience, make some contacts, and keep pushing forward. Not everyone takes the same path (hence this program existing). One step at a time.

Hey armymusic. I am enjoying the program a lot so far. There have been some minor hiccups here and there, in large part due to some communication issues between administration and students. From what I understand though (I didn't complete my undergrad at OSU), this is pretty standard university-wide. My suggestion would just be that you always have to be on top of your stuff and you'll be fine (this is a graduate program after all). The weekly schedule is not all that crazy. These past two semesters our whole cohort was in lectures together on Monday. First semester you have one other day of health assessment lab and then this semester we have either 1 or 2 days of med/surg clinical in the hospital (depending on if you get 6 or 12 hour clinical). This has been nice because this semester does require a good deal of studying. Spring semester is a little different but basically you still have class one day per week and clinical 1 or 2 days. Like I said, it's pretty relaxed in terms of in-person requirements. Plenty of my classmates went away on random trips here and there and have had no conflict whatsoever. I am not sure of the numbers for your application cycle, however last year there were slightly less than 400 applicants and 90 people were admitted overall (not sure of exact specialty numbers, although I can probably find out). Please let me know anything else anyone would like to know!

Hi everybody. I happened on this thread and figured I'd chime in. I am a current student in the PMHNP track, having begun this past summer. I received my acceptance notification on February 1 of this year, however I do believe some people heard earlier than I did. If you have any questions, whether about the process moving forward, the program, etc. let me know!

@jraelyn I am planning to take mine tomorrow as well. I applied to PMHNP, how about you? @flexis I spoke to the admissions office and they said it will be all questions you know the answer to, similar to most questions you'd find in this sort of interview, ie. strengths/weaknesses, overcoming obstacles, managing situations, etc.

I am also planning on taking mine tomorrow. I applied to PMHNP, how about you?

I also received an invitation to interview this morning. Exciting and nerve racking all at the same time!

Hi Jessica, I really enjoyed reading this post! I am new to allnurses, so therefore could not PM you, but I am interested in becoming a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and happen to also live in PGH! I would love to talk with you sometime about psych nursing if you wouldn't mind. Let me know, thanks! Evan