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I applied to two FNP programs. I have heard back from one. I was turned down. 😢 I was told they had three times the number of applicants to openings. I think the lady was just trying to make me feel better. The other program I applied to I don't expect to get into either. It's is extremely competitive.

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I applied to two FNP programs. I have heard back from one. I was turned down. [emoji22] I was told they had three times the number of applicants to openings. I think the lady was just trying to make me feel better. The other program I applied to I don't expect to get into either. It's is extremely competitive.

Keep at it, don't let that discourage you.

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Keep at it, don't let that discourage you.

I still feel dejected.

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I still feel dejected.

I know how you feel, you can let that feeling defeat you or you can use that feeling to fuel your determination to get in a program. Choose the latter :)

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I know how you feel, you can let that feeling defeat you or you can use that feeling to fuel your determination to get in a program. Choose the latter :)

I'm getting old and hate waiting.

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I'm getting old and hate waiting.

I know it can get tiring but look at this from the "glass half full" perspective. Look at other no so traditional options, leave no stone unturned. That's the best advice I can offer. Best of luck!

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Specializes in home health, hospice, wound care.

FNP programs have considerably large application pools, often twice as many (or more) as AG primary or acute care applicants. I looked on nursingCAS at all the schools with applications available and started the process for whichever ones I thought would work out. I had no idea there were so many programs available, some with revolving start dates. It is discouraging to be rejected but you have to remember that it's not personal, there's only so many open seats and an over abundance of applicants. Good luck.

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I think I will include applications for acute care NP programs as well next time around.

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

I applied to a local post-master's degree FNP program and I still haven't heard back yet. I was told that my application is still being reviewed because I have a special circumstance; technically, I won't have my MSN until 2 months after the FNP program starts but I was told by the department head to still apply for the program.

I was told that I would be a really good candidate (GPA of 3.9 in my current MSN program, solid GRE score, great references etc.) but the technicality might prevent me from getting the final approval. I know that waiting is really hard and it can be disappointing if you don't get approved initially. Try not to give up and remember you're not alone!

!Chris :specs:

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Don't sweat it.... Keep trying and eventually you'll find someone willing to give you a shot at it...

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Well...there's always the NP programs at investor-owned schools with extremely high acceptance rates such as Univ of Phoenix, Walden, South University, Grand Canyon Univ, Kaplan Univ, and Chamberlain College. I have not heard of these schools rejecting anyone.

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Specializes in NICU, telemetry.

I'm really sorry you didn't get in to that one :( if the other doesn't work out, you will get in somewhere. If this is what you want, don't give up!

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