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Did you get the message? It isn't showing up in my sent folder but sometimes the private messages are weird like that

I just sent you a PM!

I can't speak to acute care (I am NMW), but the length is something I have thought about. When I asked my program director what she thought some of the main challenges for students are, she said that some do find the fast pace very challenging, though others find that they are more prepared. I've also talked to some current students who do say is is very intense and the most difficult thing they've ever done, but that they all agree they are having a lot of fun and learning a ton. The sentiment I have gotten from all of them, though, is that you come out very prepared for practice, and they all manage to get through it and learn a ton. One very real thing that I am considering is the fact that graduating 6 months earlier than some programs means 6 months more time to work and earn money. Hypothetically let's just say you get a starting salary of 80k - 6 months is worth an extra 40k that you wouldn't have earned had you still been in school. That also means you start paying your loans faster and may take out less for living costs. Just food for thought... That being said, for people who have kids and families, the slightly slower pace may be more important for you. Everyone gets through the programs with excellent preparation, so just depends on what feels right for you. But I hear you! The pace does make me nervous...

I can't speak for other specialties, but I am pretty sure that at least for nurse-midwifery, Vanderbilt and Yale have the same number of semesters in the program. The difference is that Yale does not have a summer term in between year 1 and 2 and thus finishes after the second spring; however, Vandy does have a summer semester and finishes after the second fall term. So while it could be valuable to have the summer to decompress, volunteer, work, etc., both programs have the same number of semesters to learn the material. Something to consider about getting out a semester earlier is that you can start working that much sooner and earn money to pay back loans

For those of you still waiting to hear, students who have already been admitted in the first round have until March 7th to put a deposit down, so I would expect that it may be at least until then before you hear anything so that they have a better gauge of how many spots to fill? I know the waiting is hard, but I'm sure admissions gets dozens of calls a day, so try to be patient! :)

Ok now that I have heard back from a couple more schools, I think my decision is down to OHSU and Vanderbilt (CNM). Any of you have any insight?? For a long time my first choice has been OHSU, but now that I've been learning more about Vanderbilt and talking to current students I almost find myself leaning towards there. I'll have a pretty tough decision to make in the next couple weeks...

Nevermind, I have the answer to my own question! Got a call this morning that I've been accepted!! Now decision time comes...pretty much deciding between OHSU and Vanderbilt (CNM). Anyone have thoughts on the two?

Has anyone heard anything yet? Seems it should be this week right?

I think you may have done the math wrong 6*18,414 = 110,484 + 14642 = 125,126 I don't know what Columbia costs, but yes that is WAY cheaper than Penn, which is insanely expensive. That's more than in-state tuition for UCSF, but comparable to Vandy and OHSU

Yes I'm pretty sure the full scholarship is different. Everyone was offered a partial scholarship in the amount of $3000-11,500, but no one has heard about full scholarships yet. So I assume if you are offered the full scholarship then that would take the place of the partial amount for the year - or maybe you'd get to keep that for living expenses?

So the wording on the website was changed recently, though I am still not totally clear how many of the 3 first-year scholarships are for pre-specialty vs direct-entry students. Here's what it says: "The School of Nursing offers 6 full tuition scholarships each year as well as partial scholarships...For first year students, consideration for one of the three full scholarships and the amount of partial scholarship awards are based upon an individual's GPA and GRE, GMAT or other standardized test score. Scholarships for 2nd year/returning students are based on a student's GPA for their first two semesters in the nursing program. We offer three full tuition scholarships for students who will be entering their specialty year and to be considered for one of the three full tuition scholarships, the student must have earned a 4.0 in their first semester and a 4.0 in their second semester. The student must have entered the program as a PreSpecialty student." I also just called, and they confirmed that there is no essay this year, and they are making decisions based based on GPA/GRE and goal statements. Recipients should hear within 2 weeks (before the deposit deadline), and if we don't hear anything then it means we didn't get it.

I emailed them about it when I received my acceptance letter and was told that they will notify eligible candidates in "3-4 weeks" (this was 11 days ago). Didn't say whether or not there is an essay or what qualifies as "eligible". Would be great to know before I have to decide on a school, because getting a scholarship would pretty much make the decision for me!

Didn't get in either :/ To those of you who didn't get in but had your hearts set on UCSF, pretty much everyone I've talked to who has gone there has said they had to apply more than once. I have heard this more so for UCSF than other programs, so even if you didn't get in, there is probably still a good chance you could get in next try. I think they really want to see that you are committed, so it seems like it's almost a requirement to have applied before

I agree - even though I know a lot of people do phone interviews (and get in), 4 days is still not much time. They seem to have totally dropped the ball in communicating with me. I applied because I wanted it as a backup in case I didn't get in elsewhere, but since I've gotten into Vanderbilt I would easily choose that over Seattle. Congrats on your acceptances, btw!

For anyone trying to decide between programs, check out this thread that someone else started. It's great to hear people's thoughts on various programs, as I'm sure many of us have applied to the same ones! https://allnurses.com/online-nursing-schools/direct-entry-2016-1031450.html