SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University WHNP - 2023

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Hey guys,

Started my application for Downstate's WHNP for Fall 2023 start. Thought I'd start this thread for all interested and/or applying. I'm in between excitement and anxiety! ? All questions welcome! Any past/current students with advice/opinions? Good luck everyone!

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FutureLDnurseee said:

Hi guys. I'm currently a BSN student graduating next year. My goal is to become an L&D nurse. I am so happy and excited for all of those who got accepted. My ultimate career goal after graduation and NCLEX is to become a whnp. In nyc this is extremely difficult. I wanted to ask, how many years of experience in the healthcare field Post graduation do I need for this program.? Is there anyone here who went straight from BSN to this program? 

Hey!

First of all, congrats on nursing school and good luck on your NCLEX next year! As for you question, I'm not sure about everyone else but I feel it's hard to answer as everyone learns and takes stress differently. Personally, I feel like it would be a lot to start a new job in L&D and a master's program fresh out of nursing school but that is ultimately up to you. I know many people who went straight from BSN to MSN with and without work experience. Admission requirements for the program asked for 1 year of clinical experience preferred and a letter of recommendation from a professional colleague. You might find it beneficial to work for at least a year to get a better understanding of what you want and how to move forward. Also SUNY Downstate is, for future cohorts, only offering a DNP in WHNP and FNP. Just FYI, not sure if that was something you were considering. Good luck again!

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Women's Health Nurse Practitioner– MS Application - Fall 2023

Online Application Deadline: Friday, May 5, 2023 11:59 PM
 

Any idea why they extended ? Deadline was March 31 before. 

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Hi everyone, I had applied to this program for the MSM when the due date was still in March. Initially I was told to complete everything by the 17th of March, and then the due date was moved to March 31. Now I see that it changed to May 5th. I have a "Faculty Screener Assigned" and know they said not to call them for updates, but I had to call yesterday because a document that I was told was missing was never reviewed almost two weeks past the due date they told me to turn it in. Only after I called the missing document was finally marked as reviewed. How long did it take for people that got in to hear back from the program?

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twi twi said:

Hi everyone, I had applied to this program for the MSM when the due date was still in March. Initially I was told to complete everything by the 17th of March, and then the due date was moved to March 31. Now I see that it changed to May 5th. I have a "Faculty Screener Assigned" and know they said not to call them for updates, but I had to call yesterday because a document that I was told was missing was never reviewed almost two weeks past the due date they told me to turn it in. Only after I called the missing document was finally marked as reviewed. How long did it take for people that got in to hear back from the program?

Hey!

I applied end of August. My application status updated to "Faculty Screener Assigned" in early January. I received an email on 2/6 for invite to interview on 2/14. Hope this helps and good luck! ?

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KJK923 said:

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner– MS Application - Fall 2023

Online Application Deadline: Friday, May 5, 2023 11:59 PM
 

Any idea why they extended ? Deadline was March 31 before. 

Hey! The deadline has changed a few times. I think them transitioning it into a BS-DNP only has affected the amount of applications they are getting. They are probably allowing more time so more people can apply. 

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Hi ??, I'm a level 4 nicu nurse. I just applied for the 2023 fall cohort, WHNP. Just wanted to know what the process

looked like for everyone who applied and got accepted. 

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Zhadelle-Mauret _ said:

Hi ??, I'm a level 4 nicu nurse. I just applied for the 2023 fall cohort, WHNP. Just wanted to know what the process

looked like for everyone who applied and got accepted. 

Hey! 

Your online application status should update once assigned a faculty screener. I later recieved an email for interview with the director of the program to pick a date that I am available. After that, I recieved another email a few days later with my acceptance letter, directions to accept offer and send needed documentation for entry to the program. I hope this helps and good luck!

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Hi Everyone! Any updates, any acceptances, any interviews? Please share your advice and how the interview went please!

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I still haven't had someone review my account yet since the 10th but I saw the deadline was extended again. Did you guys post a full letter of rec or did your recommender just fill out the questions asked? 

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Zhadelle-Mauret _ said:

I still haven't had someone review my account yet since the 10th but I saw the deadline was extended again. Did you guys post a full letter of rec or did your recommender just fill out the questions asked? 

Hey!

So after my application status changed to faculty screener assigned, there were no other changes. Even now after being accepted, my application is the same and there are no green checks on my checklist. I did see the online application deadline changed even though the deadline on the downstate.edu page did not. Not sure what's going on ??‍♀️. My recommended filled out the questions asked on the form and attached a full letter at the end of the form. Hope this helps and good luck!!

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Hello everyone! I got in the program! ?. I feel so excited. I went onto the sign in page for the pre matriculation stuff ( background check, academic calendar, health forms, etc) , but when I click the links it doesn't go through and keeps saying "can't reach domain". Is anyone else having this problem now?

 

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twi twi said:

Hello everyone! I got in the program! ?. I feel so excited. I went onto the sign in page for the pre matriculation stuff ( background check, academic calendar, health forms, etc) , but when I click the links it doesn't go through and keeps saying "can't reach domain". Is anyone else having this problem now?

 

Hey!! First of all, congratulations!! I just tried logging and clicking through my pre-matric page and I didn't get that message. Maybe try again in a while or try using a different browser. I hope it resolves.

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