Seattle U APNI 2014

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Is anyone applying to Seattle University's APNI program for summer 2014 start? I know there are a few very useful threads from past years. I'm gearing up and getting a bit anxious!

Has anyone received any communication from Seattle U in the past few days?

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i got an email explaining the upcoming timeline of what's going on with applications. i'm sure everyone who applied got it.

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@Libmet @cookiedotes I got the same email about the timeline.

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Specializes in Community and Public Health Nursing.

Hi everyone! Could someone give me a rundown of the timeline email? I'm applying for a post-masters NP certificate, and I'm just curious about your dates because I have not heard anything yet. Thank you! :)

PS: I empathize with you all... I'm a current APNI student and the application process is a stressful time due to the unknown factor, but as hard as it is, enjoy it because that first year will be super busy and be missing the previous year's freedom. It's all worth it though. :) I have to run now and do some homework, but I'll try to come back and give you all some tips if I have a chance. Good luck.

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This is the entire body of the email: Thank you for your interest in graduate study at Seattle University and for your application for our Nursing program. Nursing faculty are currently reading applications and will be deciding before early February who will be invited to interview. Applicants invited to interview will initially be notified by e-mail and then by phone as needed. For your planning, please note interviews are scheduled to take place between February 8 -22. Admission decisions will be sent out by the end of February.

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I must say I'm surprised by their timeline! Seems like they're way ahead of previous years??

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Deposits are due at many schools by early March, so I imagine they've lost some folks to the long wait in years past. Maybe they're trying to change that.

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serendiba can you let us all know a little more about the APNI program itself and how things work when you start? I know you obtain the education to take the NCLEX the first year, but what specifically happens the first year and what changes after you take the NCLEX?
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If interviews start next Saturday 2/8 I'm guessing they'll start scheduling interviews this week. I haven't heard anything other than the standard email. Fingers crossed.

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Specializes in Community and Public Health Nursing.

I think SU seems to be overly optimistic on their timeline every year. :) Though the year I interviewed and started the program (2012) there was a big snowstorm that delayed everything...I think I found out about my interview mid-feb and interviewed late Feb...They could be behind, I wouldn't be shocked.

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Specializes in Community and Public Health Nursing.

@seattle123, The first year of the program is intense- the goal is to become an RN. It's basically the typical 2-yr nursing program condensing/modified into 12 months. The good part is that the whole 50-somthing cohort overlaps a lot, and you really become close with them. That winter and spring were hard, tons of work (but do-able...in hindsight) with double clinicals, sometimes 12 hour shifts. Winter had peds and psych, spring was med-surg and community. (1st fall was labor and delivery, the first summer is mostly lab but a very short gero) You often go to the hospital the night before and get patient info, create super long care plans, plus full load of classes. It's worth it though, because you get to take the NCLEX that June/July which makes you an RN! :) The second year of which I am deep in the trenches of now, is when the cohort splits and goes into their specialty. There are still a couple cohort-wide classes, but mostly all classes and clinicals are separated, and you are at your clinical site alone with a preceptor. Both years have lots of work but they feel very different. Hope this helps you get a little overview of the program!

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@seattle123, The first year of the program is intense- the goal is to become an RN. It's basically the typical 2-yr nursing program condensing/modified into 12 months. The good part is that the whole 50-somthing cohort overlaps a lot, and you really become close with them. That winter and spring were hard, tons of work (but do-able...in hindsight) with double clinicals, sometimes 12 hour shifts. Winter had peds and psych, spring was med-surg and community. (1st fall was labor and delivery, the first summer is mostly lab but a very short gero) You often go to the hospital the night before and get patient info, create super long care plans, plus full load of classes. It's worth it though, because you get to take the NCLEX that June/July which makes you an RN! :) The second year of which I am deep in the trenches of now, is when the cohort splits and goes into their specialty. There are still a couple cohort-wide classes, but mostly all classes and clinicals are separated, and you are at your clinical site alone with a preceptor. Both years have lots of work but they feel very different. Hope this helps you get a little overview of the program!

@serendiba Thank you very much for taking the time to respond and give me a little insight into the program. VERY helpful and informative!

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