Seattle University-APNI 2017 applicants

[kayshull]

Hey!

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.

[kwub]

Hi all! Does anyone know the official start date of the APNI program? Thanks in advance!

[healthyhappy]

@kwub Mandatory orientation is on June 15th & 16th classes start the following week :)

[healthyhappy]

@FNP_13 I sent you a DM!

[jrkent]

Hi @melp4-- I am applying to the FNP this coming summer for the 2018 cohort and I would love to chat with you about your admissions experience! I just met with Anne Hirsch yesterday to introduce myself and ask a few questions. I haven't commented enough on this site to have access to DM but if you DM, I would love to e mail you and/or PM via Facebook? Let me know!!

[tta94]

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

Hello. I am currently in the process of applying for the 2018 cohort and was wondering if you could provide any tips for the application (e.g. essay, stats). Are you able to forward that message to me?

[sd93]

Hi Melp4!! Congratulations for getting accepted into FNP program at Seattle. I was wondering if I can ask you about the FNP program and the interview process at SU. I just received an invitation for interview for 2018 FNP track and I'm currently dealing with extreme amount of excitement and nervousness. I'd greatly appreciate if you had some time to share your experience and insights. I'm also new to the thread so, I don't have access to direct message you unfortunately.

[sd93]

Hi Healthyhappy! Congratulations on your acceptance in FNP program! Would you be willing to share your experience on the interview process and the program itself? I just received an invitation for interview for the FNP track for summer18 cohort and I'd love to hear your insights or tips from you. I'm new to this thread and unfortunately don't have access to direct message you.

[healthyhappy]

sent you a message @sd93

[pnwadventures]

Are there any Seattle U midwifery students here? I just created an account not too long ago and it won't let me individually message people. I'm trying to get more preservative on the program before I commit. If any of you have the time, I would greatly appreciate it!

[pnwadventures]

Hello Futuremidwife44! How are you liking the program? I'm trying to get a better sense of the program before I commit.

[simcc]

Hi everyone! Hopefully this is the right place to ask this question. I am trying to connect with students who have already been accepted to the APNI DNP program at SU, preferably the psych track. I am interested in pursuing this track, and preparing to apply next year, and I have been unsuccessful in finding someone who's already in the program or alumni to talk to about what it's actually like and how to better prepare. I am mostly just curious, as I know we all have different experiences and goals. If you read this and you're already in the program, please let me know how I can get in touch with you if you're willing to let me pick your brain. I've chosen to post on this thread thinking that anyone applying in 2016 should be starting their second year just about now. Thanks so much!