UAB AMNP 2017

dreac89 · Apr 20, 2016

Hello everyone!! I'm fairly new to the thread, however very interested in the AMNP Cohort Spring 2017!!! I went to the informational today and was quite informed with everything involving the program. I am rather nervous because I have everything needed from extracurricular activities to patient experience except a solid GPA.My undergraduate major was Biology pre-nursing. I'm a CNA and have worked as a PCT at my local hospital. I LOVE my job and want to further my education as a nurse. Will my GPA be a hindrance of any? I'm so nervous lol. Could anyone currently in the program give some advice? Do they look at applicants holistically or just the GPA because of the competitiveness? Thanks for your help and good luck everyone!

Emilyn14 · Apr 21, 2016

Hello!

I have heard multiple things, but I am under the impression that they look at you as a whole and not just your GPA. I was told they don't just take into account your overall GPA, but your prerequisite GPA, and last 60 hours. How are all three of those?

And you say that you don't have a solid GPA, what range is it in? I still wouldn't worry too much because they really want to make sure you know what a nurse does and are fully aware of their responsibilities. :)

I'm super nervous!

Emilyn14 · Apr 21, 2016

Dreac89,

I have heard that they do a very good job at looking at you as an overall applicant. The admissions lady told me that they don't only look at your overall GPA, but your prerequisite GPA and last 60 hour GPA. How are those compared to your overall?

What range is your GPA in? I don't think you have anything to worry about especially since you currently work as a PCT/ CNA. How long have you done that?

Ive only been a PCT for 4 months. I hope they think that's enough

Good Luck. :)

RFronsee · May 15, 2016

Hello there, I'll be applying as well. What other schools are you all applying to?

samwell2016 · May 17, 2016

@FRronsee-- I'm still torn. There are so many programs that only offer clinical nurse leader so that takes them out of the running. I live in Birmingham and don't want to move across the country, so my options are down to Vanderbilt, Emory, and ECU which all have the FNP route and more--but like I said, I'm very unsure. All three of those programs are extremely competitive. What about you? I really want to see where everyone else is applying to.

Emilyn14 · May 17, 2016

I'm applying to both the AMNP and the 2nd degree BSN at UAB. I haven't taken the GRE, so that is keeping me from applying to other schools. I graduate undergrad from UAB in December, so if I don't get into my first choice (AMNP) I will probably then start studying for the GRE, take it and then apply to some of these other programs in the Fall application cycle.

cxngirl · May 17, 2016

Has anyone that's submitted their application been contacted yet?

Emilyn14 · May 17, 2016

I submitted my app last night and I asked them this morning if it was received (since this is their first time using NursingCAS). They did!

cxngirl · May 17, 2016

Awesome! I wonder when they will begin to schedule interviews...This waiting period is killing me.

Emilyn14 · May 17, 2016

Did you already turn in your application? Do you know when NursingCAS calculates your GPA?

cxngirl · May 17, 2016

Yes I submitted my app; 5/4/16 along with my transcripts, they received my transcripts 5/11/16 and they entered my GPA/verified my course work on 5/13/16 :)

Emilyn14 · May 17, 2016

Could you please explain where I can see my calculated GPA? They said they verified it today! I'm on my phone unfortunately and the mobile site is a little bit different. But, congratulations. :)