I didn’t see a thread for Seattle U APNI program so I decided to make one! I submitted my application for the Fall of 2022 last month. I submitted my application pretty early and I think they don’t start looking at applications until after the deadline. The program is not counting the GRE and waived the application fee due to COVID so that’s good!
Stats: last 60 is 3.5GPA
Pre-requisite: 3.5 GPA
Healthcare experience: 3 years working as an MA in an outpatient cardiology office, 2 years working as an inpatient orthopedic technician, 1 year working in inpatient wound care. Just started to work as a scribe in the ER and working at the same time in research at UCLA!
I’m currently an APNI-FNP student in the 2021 Cohort. If anyone has any questions about the waitlist or having to reapply, feel free to reach out.
I applied twice, waitlisted the first time, and accepted the second time. Don’t give up hope if you got rejected/waitlisted this time around. I know the feeling, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
@CalQu I'd love to connect and ask you about how the reapplying process went for you!
1. I was given the option to forward my application for the following year which I did. I don’t think they forwarded my application until Sept.
2. Once they forward your application, you only need to update your resume (if anything changed) and update your letter of intent. Luckily you do not need to submit new letters of recommendations.
3. In my case, I didn’t do well in my interview the first time around so I made sure to practice. I wrote down possible interview questions and wrote down ideas of what I would say. Based on experience some questions stayed the same and some changed.
4. I also edited my letter of intent but it didn’t change much.
5. Also, schools understand that life happens. If you received bad grades in some classes (undergrad etc.) for whatever reason, I would use the “addendum” section/option to provide insight into what happened.
Keep in mind that the school really does believe in its mission statement and values. I wrote about how I would like to change the health care system for the better. Etc. Policy work….
1. I was given the option to forward my application for the following year which I did. I don’t think they forwarded my application until Sept.
2. Once they forward your application, you only need to update your resume (if anything changed) and update your letter of intent. Luckily you do not need to submit new letters of recommendations.
3. In my case, I didn’t do well in my interview the first time around so I made sure to practice. I wrote down possible interview questions and wrote down ideas of what I would say. Based on experience some questions stayed the same and some changed.
4. I also edited my letter of intent but it didn’t change much.
5. Also, schools understand that life happens. If you received bad grades in some classes (undergrad etc.) for whatever reason, I would use the “addendum” section/option to provide insight into what happened.
Keep in mind that the school really does believe in its mission statement and values. I wrote about how I would like to change the health care system for the better. Etc. Policy work….
Hope this helps!
Could I get that list of possible interview questions? I believe that was one of my weak points as well.
I just requested my application to be moved as well, does it really take two months for it to be moved? I spoke to the admissions counselor and they said I would need my recommendations resubmitted, but I'm really hoping that's not the case.
I'm currently an APNI-FNP student in the 2021 Cohort. If anyone has any questions about the waitlist or having to reapply, feel free to reach out.
I applied twice, waitlisted the first time, and accepted the second time. Don't give up hope if you got rejected/waitlisted this time around. I know the feeling, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Hi! I got accepted into this cohort and was wondering how you like the program so far and whether there is some sort of white coat or pinning ceremony?
Could I get that list of possible interview questions? I believe that was one of my weak points as well.
I just requested my application to be moved as well, does it really take two months for it to be moved? I spoke to the admissions counselor and they said I would need my recommendations resubmitted, but I'm really hoping that's not the case.
Just seconding this and asking if anyone who has gone through the process already, could y'all share interview q's or a good place to look at practice questions please. Thanks so much for your time and support.
Just seconding this and asking if anyone who has gone through the process already, could y'all share interview q's or a good place to look at practice questions please. Thanks so much for your time and support.
So from what I remember, they asked what you do for self care, why SeattleU (used the mission/vision statement in my answer), they give you scenarios (like if this happens, how do you respond) normally it's like about a difficult patient. I did get asked why I chose my specialty or what I plan to do as a DNP project. It really does vary. But the faulty that interview you, are really nice.
Hi! I got accepted into this cohort and was wondering how you like the program so far and whether there is some sort of white coat or pinning ceremony?
Hello!
White coat/pinning occurs after APNI year and normally after you take NCLEX. APNI year is normally the hardest because you have to balance clinicals and school. DNP and on is harder in content and some people choose to work. I like that I don't have to worry about placement for clinicals for all four years compared to other programs. Most of the faculty is great! I have had coffee with them to discuss future plans. What makes your nursing school experience is the friends you make.
Hello!
White coat/pinning occurs after APNI year and normally after you take NCLEX. APNI year is normally the hardest because you have to balance clinicals and school. DNP and on is harder in content and some people choose to work. I like that I don't have to worry about placement for clinicals for all four years compared to other programs. Most of the faculty is great! I have had coffee with them to discuss future plans. What makes your nursing school experience is the friends you make.
Wow thank you so much, you're the best! You have no idea how much I was relieved to hear this as it's important for my family to be able to witness a ceremony. Also just to confirm, so they give us a white coat during pinning so we won't have to buy one for clinicals? (from the uniform standards)
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@CalQu I'd love to connect and ask you about how the reapplying process went for you!