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.

Wow! Congrats.

you must be really impressive. I really wonder what it takes to get a interview.

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I will be interviewing on the 28th for the FNP specialty! Really excited since Seattle U's program sounds great and I'd love to stay in the PNW. Good luck to everyone else!! :)

About when did you hear back from SU?

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I got an email on Friday (the 20th) inviting me to interview on either the 28th of January or the 4th of February. I would assume they are sending out invitations in waves since they said they would be interviewing through February 25th.

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No email for me......

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If PMHNP applicants could let me know of any other schools with psych specialities where I could apply to next year if I don't get in anywhere, that would be awesome!

Hi Runalottabit, I am also a PMHNP applicant. I only applied to local programs because I have young kids who would prefer not to move. Thus, apart from SU, the only school I applied to was PLU's EL-MSN program. After completing the program with my MSN-RN, I would enter PLU's PMHNP-DNP program or would seek entrance into a DNP program through another institution.

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Seattle U just called and I revieved and interview for this weekend for the CNM track.

I hesitated posting this because I didn't want to play with anyone's emotions by doing so, I know how anxious we all are right now. Remember each track is managed separtly and at their own pace.

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Seattle U just called and I revieved and interview for this weekend for the CNM track.

I hesitated posting this because I didn't want to play with anyone's emotions by doing so, I know how anxious we all are right now. Remember each track is managed separtly and at their own pace.

Congratulations! I applied for CNM and haven't heard anything yet. Honestly I would be okay if I didn't hear anything until next week because my phone is broken right now so I can't really answer calls :nailbiting:.

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@futuremidwife, is your interview in person or over the phone?

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@Jillibess

It is in person, it is my understanding they hold most interviews in person.

They personally called me in person so I would expect it takes them awhile to contact everyone.

You can check the online application update site to see what the status of your application is.

I suppose it wouldn't hurt to called the nursing grad office.

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Hi Folks! I heard from SU and am getting to interview later this week! I applied to the psych track, the interview will be in person, and I heard from them by phone. Don't give up hope if you haven't heard from them yet :-) My understanding is that they are interviewing in waves and often contact you the same week as the interview.

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Hello everyone!

Just found this thread and am excited it exists!

I applied to the FNP track and got my email for an interview either the Jan 28th or Feb 4th today. I chose Feb 4th though because I'm a bit nervous. I didn't think I would get an interview for this program!

Good luck everyone, and don't lose hope!

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I am seriously discouraged at this point.

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