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congratulations on your acceptance! Were you taken off the waiting list or outright accepted? I think some of us are waiting to see if there is any realistic chance for being taken off the waiting list for the next cohort ?

almost seems like anyone that didn't get an acceptance, got waitlisted at this point. There's at least 6 of us so far. I wish there were more information, waitlist is so stressful.

Waitlisted tonight as well. I wonder what the odds are and how big the waitlist is. The timing is rough as I have an acceptance somewhere else, but Gonzaga is my first choice. So now it's limbo/purgatory time.

Did anyone get an invite to 2nd in-person interview yet?

Partner Interviewed. Anyone know when they do their decisions ??

Thanks for the information! I wish "overqualified" weren't a thing in the world, but it seems to carry on. I'm more into the whole "honest day's work for an honest day's pay" kind of concept myself. But yes, I'll have to look into sleep clinic when things pick up and see if they like having BSN's there ?

I have, actually! My intention was not to put down or condescend in any way. Watching people sleep is not necessarily a simple or easy task. No offense was offered from my statement. Merely asking if there is a pathway to polysomnography for RN's that doesn't involve a whole new degree.

Random question in this crazy pandemic economy. Many facilities are redeploying or laying off staff in certain nursing specialties right now. Before I became an RN I was always kind of interested in sleep studies and basically watching the patient's sleep all night. Is there a fast track for already BSN prepared nurses? All I can find is information about how associate degrees and STAR programs are the requirement. It seems like as RN's there would only be maybe some sleep specific coursework we could self study at home and then take a credentialing test? Anyone have any knowledge? I wouldn't mind working as a polysomnographer tech for awhile during this whole pandemic crisis and my current job security being iffy.

Hello, I got accepted into both BSN to DNP programs and I have the (fortunate) decision of which to choose? Did anyone else just get into either program as well or know which program would be the stronger school for getting the best NP education? Both schools have high ratings. I've got to make my decision soon! Illinois vs Ohio.. I also got into USA (University of Southern Alabama) but I've mostly seen negative reviews about them so far. Thanks!

I was told mid March. So probably another week or 2.

Anything for already working RNs going into BSN to DNP? I hijacked the grad entry thread. Haha. Sorry!

I was accepted into the BSN to DNP program for Psych on Monday! I'm pretty terrified but also excited. @NicoleDJ would you mind PM'ing me, I too would love to have someone ahead in the program that may help me stay afloat. I'm going to be in the part time distance program and Patho nearly destroyed me in nursing school. Congratulations to everyone else, if there is a FB group for 2020 BSN to DNP OSU groups, please let me know! I'm not from Ohio (might be moving there despite being in the distance cohort) so I hope I can still make some friends through technology or during experiences we have to travel to on campus.

Thanks! No, nothing about scholarships presently. Just the due date of the $250 downpayment for your seat in the program. So nervous. How much were you planning on spending for your FNP?

Not that anyone is reading but I just got accepted today for PMHNP DNP! I'm now terrified though. It's so expensive!! Why are all these schools 100k it seems. And these arent even the private ones. Those are like 200k! NPs dont make physician money.

PMed you ?

Central to Southern Florida eh? haha. Yeah, me too. Terrible play in all of the healthcare here. Well, most industries, really.

gatorem, It's a "Zoom" interview I believe. I'll have to look up that program, but I'm sure its similar to skype. It's probably a detriment but I can't fly up at that time, unfortunately. What specialty are you applying for? Any other schools? I can't find anyone or anything about UIC other than their website. I'm nervous. ? If I get in here, I'll move to Chicago. There are other schools in states I'd rather not live in, and ones I'd prefer to live in. lol. I'm just ready to get on with grad school!

gatorem, I got interview invite today via email with a couple of days and times to choose from. I have to do the online from FL, it's expensive to fly within 2 weeks , hotels and all ? Dunno if that is their way of quietly throwing my app in the trash if I can't fly into Chicago to do it in person.

I'm in the same boat, did you do it yet? I've finished everything but doing the recording. I want the PMHNP also.

Can anyone tell me how competitive the DNP program specialties are? I'm wanting psych and I like UW, but man when I look at their 7 page checklist of requirements to apply it seems overwhelming. At least 4 essays, video interviews, extremely detailed resume, an "implicit bias" study, statistics courses updated (mine expired a few years ago, so I would have to redo statistics) extremely specific recommendation letters, on and on. This is the most strict and specific application I've seen looking across the country. I've only 1 year in psych RN practice and a 3.5 gpa + my life story. Should I bother? It'll take me weeks to do this UW app, but I'd rather not if it's a very low acceptance rate. Feel free to PM me if anyone has some further information or details to guide me, please.

Does anyone at Boston College CON know if their new DNP programs (psych in particular) are CCNE or ACEN accredited? I can't for the life of me find their accreditation anywhere on their website. That's kind of a huge deal. Thank you! ?

Is anyone not from Illinois that did get in? I have another thought about those that were waitlisted/denied being further than bordering states. They might not want to deal with people so far away (>1000 miles). I was told last year that they had no contacts near me, but that it was fine , they make the calls, but the student usually finds someone they want to work with.. I could be wrong if any of you guys are across the country. I'm thinking location might matter more than the school let's on now that the Sawyer initiative is in play and gaining momentum.

I was thinking that as well. That and having the critical one year experience.

How many years of experience do you have AANP if you dont mind?

Look up the Sawyer Initiative. As of January 2019, it's basically a law that NP programs have to provide you with preceptors/clinical sites. If they fail to comply, you report them continuously and eventually enough people will cause CCNE to remove their accreditation and shut them down. Advocate, advocate, advocate for our profession and futures!