UAB AMNP 2020 Applicants

[KDRoss]

Hi! I didn't come across a thread for the upcoming UAB AMNP program applicants so I decided to create one. I am still working on my application at this time. I'm super nervous because I don't have any patient care experience and my undergraduate GPA isn't great. I have a master's degree already in another field and my GPA there was pretty good. I'm working on getting some volunteer/shadowing experiences before submitting my application so fingers crossed!

[KDRoss]

@ShayShaw That's great! I'm trying to decide if I should wait until I'm registered for my last two classes to submit my app or go ahead and submit it once I get my shadowing hours. I kind of just want to get it out of the way and remove some of my anxiety.

[ann35211]

Hi @KDRoss,

Are shadow hours expected? I don't feel like I saw a mandatory section for that. (Please correct me if it is - I don't want to miss a THING!) I want to submit based on my current work experience by the end of the month. I really want to go to either UAB or DePaul. I also have two prerequisites to completed for both schools.

Good luck!

[KDRoss]

Hi @ann35211

Shadowing hours are not required but recommended. Since they will not be considering my grad GPA (my undergrad is not that awesome), I'm trying to do everything I can to boost my chances of getting in. If you have work experience that involves direct patient care you should be fine.

Good luck to you as well!

[Cassian14]

Anyone know how serious they are about providing proof of shadowing and volunteer work. I’ve reached out to all the offices and they all tell me that they do not provide proof of service. I can provide AMNP with a contact number but that’s about it.

[ShayShaw]

@KDRoss I think I’m going to submit my application once I began my last class

@Cassian14 Heyy and I’m not for sure. Did you try emailing Mrs.******? If you go on the AMNP page and click on contact us you’ll see where they have her listed as the point of contact for questions.

[ann35211]

@ShayShaw Is there a reason to wait until the last class begins to apply? I am currently in a class and have one more next semester.

[ShayShaw]

Hi Ann

I decided to go ahead and submit my application. I’m going to see if I can get some sort of documentation from the school I’m currently attending to submit to UAB showing that I’m taking the class.

[ann35211]

@ShayShaw That's cool. Last year I submitted but needed too many classes before the program started. ********* was really helpful last year, because she called me within the week and asked me a few questions regarding my prereqs classes.

[ShayShaw]

@ann35211That’s really nice of her!

[ann35211]

Yes, it was!

[jwesson]

Hi, guys! I have been watching this thread for a while and wanted to drop a comment. Is anyone else taking the GRE? I have a 3.6 undergrad GPA so I can waive the exam, however, I am still taking it just for a booster for my application.

As far as the rest of my stats, I am shadowing a Nurse Practitioner. My only worry is that my fundamental GPA is lower (a 2.98, sooo close).

[Cassian14]

I submitted my application but it says “transcript not received from unknown school” anyone have this problem? I emailed ********* No information provided yet.