Seattle University-APNI 2017 applicants

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Like so many before me, I thought I would start a thread for those applying to the Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion program at Seattle University set to begin summer 2017. I am an SU alumni who double majored in Psychology and Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Thinking I wanted to pursue a PhD/PsyD in developmental psychology I took a position as a volunteer research assistant at the Center For Child and Family Well-Being at the University of Washington and have been doing work for them on various research projects for the past year and a half. I also volunteered for two years in undergrad at Childhaven with at risk children and families. My first rounds of psych PhD applications completely destroyed my soul (I may be exaggerating). In the aftermath of numerous rejection emails, I continued research, but ultimately decided that it was too sterile for me. Although the study I was assisting on worked specifically with those in underserved communities, I felt that I needed to be more hands on/directly engaged with their needs rather than conducting data collections and sending them on their way. I have been eyeing out Seattle U's Family Psychiatric Mental Health DNP specialization (yes, they have made the full switch over to the DNP and I believe we will be the first cohort accepted into it). I have been in touch with Ann Hirsch, one of the program directors, and she told me that they tend to look at the GPA from your last two years of undergrad (90 credits quarter/60 semester) and would like to see at least a 300 on the GRE with a score of 4-4.5 on the writing portion. She recommended that I make an appointment to see the head of the psych track so she can answer more of my questions about the program. Dr. Hirsch told me that it sounds like I'm going to be a very strong applicant, but the thought of applying to another doctorate program completely terrifies me. ANY and ALL advice from ANYONE would be greatly appreciated. I'm hoping I'll glean some tips and support from this forum as I know firsthand that applying to any graduate program is an extremely frustrating and stressful process.

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Hi kayshull! Thanks for starting the thread! I am a psych major also but with a bio minor. I have to tell you I am pretty terrified as well. I'm curious how you liked attending SU as an undergrad. I don't live close so I haven't had the opportunity to be on the campus yet. Have you taken your GRE's yet? Good Luck!

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Hi krwilde11,

Thank you for your reply. Attending SU for undergrad was generally a very positive experience for me. I chose the school because I appreciated their mission to prepare students to work with at risk and low income populations. I did a lot of volunteer work through many of the courses I took and ended up staying at one of the volunteer sites for an additional year for no credit. I would say that SU does a good job at looking at the whole person when it comes to applications. Have you attended any info sessions or spoken to anyone who teaches in the program? Also, is this your first time applying to graduate programs.

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kayshull,

It's good to hear they look at the whole person! I always hate being just another set of numbers. I haven't been able to go to the information sessions but I am signed up to attend the open house coming up. This is my first year applying! I am just finishing up my bachelors so this is my first opportunity. I hope it all works out with at least one of the programs!

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krwilde11,

That's awesome! If it's held by Ann Hirsch I would definitely recommend contacting her personally for any additional questions you may have. I've been in conversation with a couple of professors from the program and it sounds like the letter of intent holds a lot of weight. They want to know about your views on global health and whether or not your morals align with the program's mission. What you'll hear most when applying to any graduate program is 'fit.' Many programs will assess whether or not you're going to be a good 'fit' for their institution. Also mention any areas you're considering research in. If you don't mind me asking, have you done any research in psychology? And where are you finishing your BA?

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Hi!

Another Psyc grad here applying to the program! I graduated in 2012 with a 3.58 cumulative GPA and was Phi Beta Kappa. Started working immediately after graduation for a Fortune 500 medical device company where I found that I wanted to be a nurse. Worked for them for over two years and ended up traveling constantly to different hospitals across the east coast, then my husband decided to join the Air Force so I made a job change as an Administrative/marketing assistant for a nonprofit CDFI which was quite a change. Worked with them for a year and then found out he was going to be stationed at JBLM so decided to work on my prerequisites full time so I could finally start applying to programs! Extremely nervous about applying because I took my GRE for the first time on Monday and ended up with a 148 verbal score and a 144 quant :( but I only had dedicated a week to studying. I feel ok about the writing portion but won't know about my score for about a week. Anyway, looking forward to hearing from all of you and freaking out through this process together!

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Hi!

I too am applying to the 2017 APNI program and hope to get into the Family Practice specialty. I have a 3.68 GPA from UW and have gotten 4.0's in all of my prerequisites. I am taking the GRE soon and am a little nervous about it because I won't have time to retake if it doesn't go well but hopefully it will go OK. I speak Spanish and Portuguese which I am hoping will go in my favor! I am putting all my eggs in the Seattle U basket because it is really exactly what I want to do! I am really curious about how competitive it will be to get in since the format of the program has changed. When I attended and info session it seemed like Ann Hirsch was hoping that there would be less applicants. She also said that they are moving away from the GRE but it is still a requirement. Seems like the grades and GRE are most important to getting past the first pool and then they start to look more into the compatibility and experiences of the individual. Best of luck to everyone!

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I just submitted my application today, even though the deadline isn't until Dec 1. But I don't anticipate anything about my application changing prior to the deadline, so I figured I should just submit. I am comfortable with my application as it is; it's the best it's going to get.

Here are my stats:

Cumulative GPA: 3.35

Prerequisites GPA: 3.64

GRE: Combined 304, Analytical 3.5

Experience: 3.5 years direct patient care, 4 years of healthcare related research, about 3000 volunteer hours (amazing!), and fluent in 4 languages

It is safe to say I have a longer time of nervously waiting, and that nervousness started 2 seconds after hitting the submit button.

Good luck to all of us applying!

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Congrats on submitting your application! I am hoping to submit mine next week :) sounds like you have amazing skills and experience! What languages do you speak?

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Can anyone provide insight on the stats and chem prereqs?

There are A LOT of stats classes out there. I'm looking to take one at one of our local CC's. Shoreline CC has the following:

- Math 211 - Elements of Statistical Methods

- Math& 146 - Introduction to Stats

Does anyone know if either of these work?

Also, would a Chem&140 from Everett CC work for them chem prereq?

Thank you all!

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Hi guys! I, too, am applying for the APNI program. My GPA from the last 60 semester credits is a 3.31, a 3.9 in the pre-req courses, and a 311 GRE score.

I'll be submitting my application when my last letter of recommendation comes in.

Good luck to all and can't wait to see some updates!

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