UNCW NP Fall 2015

smilesweet · Dec 19, 2015

I'm in the same boat! I'm putting down my NC address for the application, but am not applying as an in state resident (since you need proof you've lived at the NC address for >12 months).

smilesweet · Dec 19, 2015

Also, me either (about the lack of online schools). I've only found Duke and UNCW...

JenRN in NC · Jan 15, 2016

Hi all, I am also applying to UNC-W for 2016. Still working on that application. I've applied at ECU for the BSN-DNP for adult geri NP and at UNC-CH adult-geri NP. UNC-CH is not online, more of a hybrid, with one day on campus per week (either Tuesday or Wednesday), but if you're within an hour or two and your work schedule would accommodate that, it wouldn't be too bad. Applications closed for ECU on Monday and UNC on Tuesday this week though and both have Fall-only matriculation.

You're correct, there aren't many online options here in NC. Frontier Nursing University in Kentucky, South University, and University of South Alabama are approved for on-line NP programs here in NC. There are a couple more...Georgetown maybe...the information can be found on the UNC Board of Governor's website as they are the ones that approve out-of-state university programs.

Probably more information that you wanted to know, but I've been doing my research for more than a year now.

Good luck to you!

Jen

smilesweet · Jan 17, 2016

Hi Jen!

Did you apply to UNC Charlotte or was that UNC Chapel Hill?

I was planning on applying to Chapel Hill but live in Charlotte and felt a 2+ hour commute seemed to be alot - but I was told it was two days a week? Where did you hear it was only one??

Thanks for the info! I've also applied to UNC Charlotte...The waiting process is worse than the actual application process in my opinion!

JenRN in NC · Jan 17, 2016

Hi smilesweet, I applied to UNC Chapel Hill. I attended an information session a couple of months ago and was told the on-campus time for class was either Tuesday or Wednesday, alternating each semester. There would be an additional day for clinicals, but hopefully they would be able to arrange those closer to your home. I live less than an hour from Chapel Hill, which is why applied. Some of the coursework is online as well.

I applied for the part time program, which may hurt me with limited spaces. I looked at the UNC Charlotte program, but I really need a primarily online program if the drive is more than an hour or so away from home.

I just found out that Vanderbilt University in Tennessee is now approved for NC students, and I think that are mostly online but they do require campus visits fairly often...maybe monthly, over a long weekend. Clinicals would be in your local area.

I know, I applied to ECU only last year and wasn't accepted into the program. Thought it was best to apply to multiple programs this year. Since I've completed my BSN and have all my prerequisites completed, instead of in process, and improved my GRE score, I'm hoping this will help. I expect to hear from ECU around the end of this month for an interview. UNC doesn't have interviews. ECU will probably have decisions around the first week of March, UNC didn't notify until May last year. I'll try to hold off on too many nerves until late February. I guess it helps to know the process from last year.

At least I have something else to focus on right now... I'm studying for my certification exam for GI nursing. Trying to stay busy and not think too much! I wish you luck!

Jen

vengeance · Jan 25, 2016

where did you hear that Vanderbilt is approved? And South Alabama is still pending approval. I just talked to them 2 weeks ago

JenRN in NC · Jan 28, 2016

I found Vanderbilt on the UNC Board of Governors site of approved schools (http://www.northcarolina.edu/?q=content/approved-degree-programs-licensed-institutions).

It is newly listed. University of South Alabama has also been on the list for quite a while, but maybe they are trying to add an additional course of study that is still pending? There are very few DNP programs approved, but all of the schools I listed are approved for various MSN NP programs.

nurseypoo26 · Feb 9, 2016

Hi all. I applied to UNCW for Fall 2016 as well. This is my 2nd time applying..I was wait listed last year..so remaining hopeful for a better outcome this year. Best of luck to all of you!!

smilesweet · Feb 9, 2016

Good luck to you as well! Around what time were you notified last year of their decision?

nurseypoo26 · Feb 10, 2016

Hi there..I found out the 1st of May last year.

smilesweet · Feb 10, 2016

Thanks for the info, nurseypoo26! (Though I have to admit I was hoping you'd say an earlier date haha). This whole waiting this is not good for my anxiety levels!! Jeez... Is UNCW the only school you applied to? :)

nurseypoo26 · Feb 10, 2016

I know..waiting kills...smh. No I also applied to Winston Salem State University as well. Fingers crossed.