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.

[Gilaria2015]

Thank you so much Jillibess! Goodluck to you, let the waiting begin!

[communityhealthfan]

Hello All,

I spoke with graduate admissions and thought you might be interested in hearing what I learned. The individual I spoke with informed me that around 300 people completed the application this year. As usual, FNP was the most popular area of speciality, with around 2/3 the applicants applying for that track. Psych was the next popular. Apparently SU will start planning interviews at the end of this month, though FNP may take a bit longer as there are more applications to go through.

A few years ago there was an excellent thread related to interviews, but I can't seem to find it. I'm especially interested in one post specifically, where the author gave a list of interview questions and a very detailed description of the interview process. Do you know where I might find this?

Best wishes all around.

[jereniyiah]

Hello,

I looked on google last week (Seattle University APNI 2016) and found a lot of useful information that was posted in the all nurses thread. I hope this helps. Best wishes to you and everyone else!!

[Tired-o-waiting]

They have not sent out any interview invitations, yet. Interviews are scheduled for Saturdays: 1/28, 2/4, and 2/11 and hopefully people will hear something soon!! Good luck, everyone.

[Jillibess]

They have not sent out any interview invitations, yet. Interviews are scheduled for Saturdays: 1/28, 2/4, and 2/11 and hopefully people will hear something soon!! Good luck, everyone.

Wow, thanks for the information! It's exciting to know the interviews are coming up soon!!

[rallawatt24]

They have not sent out any interview invitations, yet. Interviews are scheduled for Saturdays: 1/28, 2/4, and 2/11 and hopefully people will hear something soon!! Good luck, everyone.

Did someone from admissions tell you this?

[sandbox6]

Did someone from admissions tell you this?

those are the interview dates. no word on if they've sent out invites yet or not.

[emtop3]

Hi everyone,

I'm putting out a plug for CNA/PCT positions that may be available in the locations where you work or do clinicals in Seattle. Perhaps you know of openings or employee referral programs that I can mention in applications and cover letters. I've applied to Virginia Mason and UW opportunities for the past few months but have not yet visited in person to speak with a nurse manager. Has anyone done this who can give me pointers on how to get around in hospitals and approach working staff? I have a current CNA license, updated flu and TB plus CPR/First Aid, Mental Health and Dementia certificates. I speak Spanish but am not yet certified by DSHS.

I've applied to the FNP programs twice and this year I applied to the Adult-Gero, hopefully working in a hospital setting will increase my chances of becoming a competitive candidate in case I'm going for application #4. I'm currently working as a CNA in a memory care facility after 2 years at a community clinic as population health coordinator and 4 years in Peace Corps. After a meeting with CON, she mentioned that my undergraduate GPA is an anchor weighing me down, not sure how to prove myself with that burden.

Thanks in advance for any positions you may steer my way!

Emily

[RSMgrafx]

Hello everyone! I applied to the Fall 2017 APNI FNP cohort, but have not heard anything from admissions. I keep seeing faculty pending review.

[Tweetto]

Does anyone know if we'll be getting an email or if they're going to be mailing out decisions?

[melp4]

Hey fellow Seattle U applicants! Just want to share that when I called, they mentioned that interview decisions would probably be released the third week of January, which is this week. Good luck to you all!

[Tweetto]

Just got an email from Seattle U saying that interviews will start January 28- February 25th. Good luck to everyone who applied!