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.

What Track?

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Yo dude! Please tell us all which track you applied too! Lots of curious applicants here!

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I applied to the Advanced Community Public Health Nursing Track.

I got an email (not phone call)

Phone or email?

Also, what track did you apply to?

Congrats!

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I applied to the Advanced Community Public Health Nursing Track.

I got an email (not phone call)

Ok whew, everyone who applied to other specialties just breathed a sign of relief!

Did the email mention if the interviews were in-person, phone, or either?

Thanks for the update!

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I heard from Seattle U yesterday via email and will be interviewing on January 28th. I applied to the FNP track. Interviews are in person. SOO excited. Best of luck to everyone!!

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I still have not heard anything yet, also applying for FNP.

Now, I am really nervous. I'm guessing that many have already received invites for interviews. Congrats to you @melp.

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My understanding from last year's thread is that invites were sent throughout the month of February as well. Don't lose hope!!

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Hope is gone for me..especially with our newest president :(

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Goodluck to everyone who got an interview. I haven't heard anything yet either crossing my fingers!

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Have any psych applicants been invited to interview?

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If I am not mistaken, 12 spots exist for the FNP cohort? Is that correct?

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Yes @ nwguy28..that is correct

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