Seattle U APNI - 2010 Entry

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I was just wondering if anyone out there applied for Seattle U's APNI program. I thought I'd start a thread because it doesn't look like there is one, yet.

I think we're supposed to hear about interviews sometime soon. Has anyone gotten word, yet?

Those who have already gotten in, what makes you stand out you think? (I have an MA, a 3.8 gpa, solid pre-req gpa, am conversant in two other languages and have two volunteer stints abroad.) This is tough for sure! Congrats to all!

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hollownurse, did you call? I figure we'll know after 2 weeks because that is how long people have to respond. However, I am accepting my admission to another program but still haven't made my decision. I imagine other people are responding in similar ways. Keeping options open. I know of a girl who was accepted to a program two weeks before it started. I've decided to establish a cut off time where it's not possible to pick up my whole life and move it two states away.

I am also a very strong candidate, but what Kathy was telling me was that they had MANY this year. I guess that's a good thing in general for the state of nursing, but it makes it tough on us. She said I had a very high score and was more than qualified...but especially in the FNP program, it's incredibly competitive. So whatever that means.... It's hard to say. It's so subjective. I've had 3 completely different responses to exactly the same information. A lot of it depends on who is doing the comparisons. I'm bummed that I didn't get to interview with Dr. Jensen, because I feel like that would have pushed me into the other pile if she had met me. Oh well. It is what it is. I am lucky to be in a program at all. It's so hard not to be a whiner. ;)

I guess the idea is that some people fit better with certain programs. A lot of the time at the interview process, that's what they're looking for...the "fit".

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Community Health.

Hollownurse, congrats for making it onto the waitlist! You do have some excellent stats! Where did you volunteer abroad? As far as what makes me stand out enough to be accepted, I can't be too sure. I had a really good interview, though I have also done a lot of things. I have a BS in Biology and an MPH in Community Health/Prevention. My thesis earned me an award from the CDC. I earned a 4.0 cum. GPA for my pre-requisites. I have two years of experience working in public health at a health department implementing and evaluating programs. In my spare time, I have volunteered in an ER, tutored at-risk students, volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, and shadowed RNs and NPs. I have played clarinet for over 15 years and currently play in a community wind ensemble. Hopefully, you'll move off the waiting list soon! Good luck! :-)

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Hi MPHgirl: Yes, you do have some nice qualifications, especially in the nursing/public health sector. My public health volunteering was abroad for three months each in Tanzania and Burkina Faso, east and west Africa. I forgot to put my volunteering a few years ago as a fire fighter for one year, but I've had a lot of talks with NPs and the like over the past year. I worked on the wellness center staff at the YMCA and volunteered with teaching kids after school too. I don't have as much hospital/volunteer time because I've spent much of my time working abroad, as a tour guide in Morocco and a teacher. (I've also taught at the University level).

I think it might be an unsaid rule that those working or having a health background or work experience probably get to the top of the list pretty quickly. I'm looking forward to hearing more, so we'll see what happens. Sounds like there's lots of really qualified candidates.

Cheers

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I also have health care experience and have been volunteering in a hospital clinic for the last year. I think it helps, but it's not an end all be all. If you don't get into Seattle U you should apply to UCSF, they love those that do work abroad. I imagine UW is similar since they are similar schools.

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I'm curious about the financial aid offers. I didn't know we would actually get offers. I associated that more with being an undergrad. What would they put in an offer? Federal loan? Work-study?

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Community Health.

Scholarships and federal loans would be put in the offer. At both info sessions I went to they said they had some scholarships available to students. One of my friends who graduated from the APNI program received a Sinegal Scholarship, worth $20,000.

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So I got my rejection letter in the mail yesterday...wished it was something different, but Seattle was probably my least favorite option of all the schools I applied to, so it's all good :p Good luck to the rest of you!

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I'm sorry, Meredith. But, it sounds like you're ok with it. Good luck with the other schools! Have you heard anything yet?

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yeah, I got rejected from SUNY Stony Brook for BSN, wait-listed at Vanderbilt for Acute Care NP (:yeah:), and I should be hearing from UNM (BSN) and UC Denver (also BSN) very soon!

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MPHgirl-

Do you think there is there any advantage to filing the FAFSA sooner rather than waiting to hear anything more from Seattle U?

Also, I'd love to talk to you about your MPH. I have a very strong interest in infectious disease as well as community health education and preventative medicine. I'm strongly considering pursuing an MPH after becoming an NP--what was your experience like?

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Hi averykm,

I spoke with someone from financial aid awhile back and she strongly recommended filing the FAFSA, so definitely file your FAFSA as soon as you can. That will help them create a better package for you.

I'd be glad to talk to you more about the MPH. Overall, the program was a wonderful experience for me. I will send you a pm with more details.

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