Congrats to everyone accepted! I completed the pre-specialty program. It was challenging, but certainty manageable. You will find out pretty quickly which classes require more attention than others...
Congrats to everyone who applied!!! I am a future applicant hoping someone can quickly clarify the application cycle. It looks like applications are typically due around February-March, but what is...
Hi Everyone! I was recently accepted into the pre-specialty PMHNP program!! I'm very excited but can't help but feel a little overwhelmed by the price tag! From speaking with admissions before the...
Congrats to everyone receiving interviews!! Does anyone know when pre-specialty applicants to the PMHNP program will be notified regarding interview decisions? To those of you who have been contacted...
Hi Everyone, I just applied to PMHNP programs, and came to this thread hoping to get a more realistic idea of what to expect to be paid right away. Hopefully my first job will include NHSC loan...
Hi Everyone! I submitted my application today!! Still waiting on one letter of recommendation but that should be in by the end of the week. Does anyone (especially those applying to the pre-specialty...
I am really hoping to make the November 1 deadline! I submitted my GRE scores and transcripts, however does anyone know how we can check to see if they have received our official transcript? Do they...
SOP QUESTION! I'm almost positive that I read somewhere that Vanderbilt wants students to use the SOP to address any weaknesses in their application. I called yesterday to confirm and the person I...
Does anyone know how heavily they weigh GPA? I realize that they have a holistic review process but I have also been told that they (more so than other schools) place great emphasis on GPA and GRE...
Hi Everyone, I too am considering applying this year however I might wait one more year because I have completed very few of the prerequisite courses. So far I have taken Statistics, Lifetime...
Hello all, I am hoping to apply to direct entry nurse practitioner programs with a concentration in psychiatric mental health (PMHNP). I realize that these programs are extremely competitive however I...
Thank you so much for your input! I read the minimum criteria on schools websites however it is hard to use that as a baseline because I realize accepted students typically have higher credentials. I...
Hi Everyone! After researching many direct entry MSN programs (with the intention of becoming a PMHNP) Vanderbilt is my top choice. I do have several concerns that I am hoping others can help me...
Hi All, I am preparing to apply to direct entry nurse practitioner programs with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health in the near future. Not all of these programs will allow you to earn a BSN...
Hello everyone, I am very interested in attending a Direct entry MSN program (my BA is in psychology.) I am specifically interested in going for psych. From my research so far it looks like I will...
Thanks Grumble88! Is anyone else familiar with the admissions process at these schools? When I called to ask about the average accepted GPA and GRE most of them just told me their minimums but I would...
Thanks for your input! I do intend to become an NP (PMHNP). I hope to receive all As in the prerequisites as I have done in the past in science courses however due to a tough freshman and sophomore...