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.

Same!

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Admissiona just sent an email to all applicants stating: "Thank you for your application for graduate study in our College of Nursing at Seattle University. Understanding the timeline for decisions will help you plan accordingly. Nursing faculty are busy reading completed application files now. Applicants invited to interview will be called or emailed by Nursing staff over the next month for interview dates currently scheduled between January 28 - February 25. The timing of admission decisions will vary by specialization starting in mid-February with most decisions sent by March 4."

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I am also hoping and waiting for something this week. The anticipation is overwhelming, lol.

has anyone received an interview invite?

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Haven't heard anything yet @NWguy28! Does anyone know if we should already be taking the CLEP test for Algebra (for those who don't have this prerequisite), or if we wait until we learn whether or not we have an interview?

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The anticipation is really getting to me!

Is anyone in this thread interested in the midwifery track?

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Hello @melp4, I am no expert, but I always try and complete tests as early as possible. It's also not a bad idea to wait if you are granted contingent admissions.

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You guys are going to do great. Just relax and be yourself.

Also why do you want to be an RN?

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I didn't get that email.

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I just found it in my spam box.

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I just got an interview invitation. I was asked to choose between Jan 28th and Feb 4th for the interview.

I am so excited yet so nervous!

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Did you receive a phone call or through email?

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I just got an interview invitation. I was asked to choose between Jan 28th and Feb 4th for the interview.

I am so excited yet so nervous!

Phone or email?

Also, what track did you apply to?

Congrats!

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