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.

Thank you for the encouraging words @stethohope! I am so ready for the challenge!

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Congrats to Everyone who got in!

It would be nice to know what all the FNP applicants had that got them accepted. It would help me for my application next year.

I interviewed at the end of January, and thought that my interview was fairly strong. Reading from the fact that most are getting notifications, I'm not likely one of them.

It would really help me to get some feedback on how I can improve from those who got accepted. Thank you very much!

what other schools have the APNI program?

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I sent a direct message to you @nwguy28. Hope I can help.

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I can't seem to find the facebook page, any chance it's listed as secret?

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It isn't secret--try this link: Log into Facebook | Facebook

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Congrats to everyone who has been accepted! Has anyone else from the PMHNP track heard anything yet?

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Congrats to everyone who has been accepted! Has anyone else from the PMHNP track heard anything yet?

I am PMHNP and have not heard anything.

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Did anyone apply to PLU and SU both? If so, which is your top school and why? Thanks in advance for any insight you're willing to share!

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I interviewed for PMHNP this past Saturday and was told I'll know by mid-march...

I thought it went really well! Really hoping I pulled it off!

Good luck everyone :)

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@communityhealthfan and others on the Facebook group - do you know if there are other PMHNP folks who have gotten accepted? From people participating in this thread it looks like a bunch of FNP and AGNP people got notice last week, but wondering if psych people did too?? This month has felt so long!!!!

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Just got out of my interview! I kept blabbing on and on and doubt I made a great impression, but I've made my peace with it. I was kind of flustered and I forgot to even ask when I would hear back! Good luck to everyone! Also one of my interviewers mentioned something called the APNI house--apparently there's a big house nearby that a bunch of APNI students rent together year after year. Anyone know about this/want to try and get in on rent that isn't exorbitant?

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@apple2017 - the folks who have chimed in on the FB group are FNP and AGNP. Please let us know when you find out and GOOD LUCK!!!

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