Seattle University APNI 2019 Applicant Questions?

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Hi All,

I remember when I was applying to Seattle U's APNI (Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion) program a couple of years ago there was no information for me out there! So I wanted to circle back and answer any questions applicants or potential applicants might have. I finished the APNI portion last spring and now am in the first year of the primary care FNP/AGNP track.

Good luck to all.

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Hi. Thanks for posting...hope a fellow applicant/student sees your thread!

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When did you find out about interviews? How many people who interviewed got an acceptance? Do you like the program?

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I am in the current APNI group. I believe I found out about my interview at the beginning of Feb. I decided to interview towards the end of Feb. I was offered a spot a 2-3 days later. It all depends on your track though. I remember some folks in other tracks interviewed and were accepted before I had even done my interview. I don't know the specific stats regarding acceptance numbers. Email the school with any questions. They are very responsive. Some folks on the waitlist did get in the program up until 3 days before the program start date. Overall, I like the program. There is always room for improvement especially in terms of organization. I am fairly happy with it overall though. I am learning a lot and it is wonderful opportunity. P.S. Being a CNA or having hospital experience makes things easier for you the first year.

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Sorry for the delay! I also found out sometime in the early year (Jan or Feb) and interviewed mid Feb. Quite a few folks in my year (class of 2021) were on the waiting list and got in. For us, AGNP had more applicants than FNP, which was unusual. Overall I like the program and am learning a ton. Overall my two biggest complaints are 1) At times it has been disorganized requiring a lot of administrative work on the part of the students that I think should be handled by the college of nursing, and 2) A few classes have been taught by professors that either don't sufficiently understand the material they are teaching, or just haven't put in the effort to develop curriculum. In these cases, you feel like you're not getting your money worth. That being said, that has only been the case for a couple of classes. I just entered the second year (first year of DNP, APNI was last year) and things have slowed down a ton and we are taking more social science-type classes (which I totally love). Working as an RN now too on the side, which can be busy. But overall, I have no regrets about the program. Hope that helps.

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Thank y'all so much for your responses! I thought of a few more: How hard was it to find affordable housing after getting accepted in late Feb/early March with classes starting in June? How is Seattle itself/campus life? How is the financial aid for this program?

I absolutely love Seattle, but I'm worried my stats won't be good enough to get an interview even (for psych). If I miraculously do, anything I should keep in mind for Seattle's interviews?

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Hey!

I already had housing, so I can't speak to how difficult that is. I honestly only go to campus to go to classes, and then leave. But there is a great library that a lot of people study there. Theres a nice gym too, but it's located offsite.

I volunteered to participate in the interviewing of this years APNI class (other interviewers and I discussed the pros and cons of each candidate immediately after). I would say they are looking for answers that show your commitment to serving vulnerable populations and to combating social injustice. Experience helps, but it's not enough on its own. They want dynamic candidates with strong morals.

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Hey!

I already had housing, so I can't speak to how difficult that is. I honestly only go to campus to go to classes, and then leave. But there is a great library that a lot of people study there. Theres a nice gym too, but it's located offsite.

I volunteered to participate in the interviewing of this years APNI class (other interviewers and I discussed the pros and cons of each candidate immediately after). I would say they are looking for answers that show your commitment to serving vulnerable populations and to combating social injustice. Experience helps, but it's not enough on its own. They want dynamic candidates with strong morals.

That's great to hear - I don't have too much experience with the social injustice bit, but I have a lot of experience helping Native communities. And Seattle is home to so many Nations; it'll be so great looking for events/creating programs to help our neighbors. I've learned a lot from my undergrad, and I'm brushing up on some higher level science to prep for pharm/path/etc. Now it's just a waiting game, I guess! Thank you for all your help.

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Nice! Good luck to you!

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It can be difficult to find affordable housing near campus and even farther away. That being said, I know folks who have affordable (not nice) housing close to campus because of construction day/night next to their building. Don't be afraid to look for housing outside of Seattle, but keep in mind traffic and public transport. We have bad traffic. The best deals I have heard of folks getting were on craigslist and with roommates. I think looking for housing in March/April/May should be fine.

Campus life is fine. Some people spend a lot time on/near campus (gym, library, local happy hours) and some just go home after classes.

You can get financial aid for the cost of tuition and some extra, but it is all unsubsidized loans with fairly high interest rates that accrue while you are in school. Just be prepared. They offer some financial aid, but not a ton. Most FA is for undergrads.

SU is not all about stats PS. They want diverse, passionate individuals. Focus on developing your story for SU and other interviews. Tell them the story of your life and how it relates to journey to nursing and your track. Really develop a few story type examples that can answer many different types of interview questions. They just want to get to know you and if you are a good fit for the school. I am in Pysch and the interview was basically a lovely back and forth conversation.

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Wow, I'm really surprised other applicants haven't found this thread yet. Would have loved to talk to them and hear about their journeys!

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Hello! I'm a fellow applicant. I saw this board but didn't have any questions, so I've been watching to see if more joined.

I applied for the Nurse Midwife tract. I live in Washington, just south of Seattle in Tacoma, so I've had a chance to visit the school and go to several information sessions.

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