University of Florida DNP Fall 2021

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Hello there! I just wanted to start this thread to see if there were any people applying to the University of Florida for next fall for their nurse practitioner program? I am applying to the BSN to DNP specialty in Pediatric Acute Care. Anyone know how the current pandemic might affect the application process? Any current students that might want to share their experiences with application process, and the current state of the program? Thank you all in advanced, looking forward to hearing from you all and starting this journey.

Specializes in Emergency.

Exactly. This BS. They should have known today was a holiday so I don't accept that as an excuse. If they are this lacking support to make these decisions then why have it open. I sure wish the luck for those who get in, if this is any indication of how the program is ran, you will need it. 

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Specializes in Emergency Room, Labor and Delivery, Nurse Educator.

It is complete BS. I don't understand. I have known today was a holiday since the beginning of the year, so they should have known too and been prepared. 

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Specializes in Adult Critical Care.
45 minutes ago, Ebethashton96 said:

Yeah, but don't lie and send out a mass email saying that you're going to send out decisions by May 31st and not do it. We have been waiting for far too long. Just send me my denial letter already so I can get on with my life. 

I wouldn’t necessarily call it a lie. I truly understand your frustration, as I’m feeling the same way. But I always try to see the other side, as I do in nursing. It’s part of the process. I’m sure Mailing and other associated staff will never hear the end of it for all of this. It’s unfortunate for all of us ?

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I emailed Mailing in an attempt to get any information. I'm certain we will hear back this week, I'm honestly expecting something today. Although I share everyone's frustration, this likely isn't UF's fault. They removed the GRE requirement for this year so I'm sure the # of applicants was unprecedented. Plus, they're at the mercy of the NursingCAS people. I'm sure they're all sitting there biting their nails as they wait too. 

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Specializes in Orthopedics.
3 hours ago, futuredblgator said:

I emailed Mailing in an attempt to get any information. I'm certain we will hear back this week, I'm honestly expecting something today. Although I share everyone's frustration, this likely isn't UF's fault. They removed the GRE requirement for this year so I'm sure the # of applicants was unprecedented. Plus, they're at the mercy of the NursingCAS people. I'm sure they're all sitting there biting their nails as they wait too. 

I actually feel for the person who has to answer a bunch of emails today. 10/10 would not want to be them haha

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Just now, Dangst3r_ said:

I actually feel for the person who has to answer a bunch of emails today. 10/10 would not want to be them haha

Right? I almost wanted to apologize for sending one. I doubt it'll give me any new special info anyways. 

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Specializes in Cardiac PCU, ER.

Considering classes start in 10 weeks, I’m not feeling the love at all.  Even if it’s love with a big fat rejection.  LOL

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Hi all, just lurking here since I hadn’t heard anything yet...glad to see I’m in good company. 
 

I have been a student and employee at UF and Shands for 10+ years, including nursing school, and all I can say is...this is all fairly typical. Especially for the CON. I actually feel like there’s a pretty decent chance even if we haven’t heard yet. They must have received hundreds and hundreds of applications, way more than past cycles, which they simply did not have the resources to handle. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the quality of the applicant pool is higher - in fact, I would argue that it may even be below average compared to past years since the requirements were lowered - it just means their resources are tied up reviewing every.single.application. It must be a ton of work. Plus trying to figure out exactly how many applicants they can take in each track  and in the overall program - trying to predict what resources they’ll have come August is harder than it seems. Maybe there were faculty that unexpectedly put in their notice, or perhaps some that recently were hired.

My hypothesis is that they somehow filtered the “cream of the crop” (whatever that means...certainly not saying anyone who hasn’t heard yet is “inferior,” as I am also in that group! Just that they sorted folks based on some characteristic that can be measured, likely GPA) to the top, in order to manage some of the volume, and sent out acceptances to them first. Until those seats were either confirmed or denied, there is no way to know how many there are left. It’s also helpful to keep in mind that some folks consider UF to be their back up or least preferred choice, so not every seat that is offered will be accepted. Seems simple and intuitive, but I think it gets lost in the mix a bit. With this logic, you can almost guarantee that there are some seats available as of today. 
 

The process is imperfect here as it is everywhere. I have actually received not one, but TWO rejection letters from UF (first for undergrad, then for the ABSN program) in error. Both times it was because something was incorrect in their records (their fault, not mine) that caused them to deny my application outright. Both times I ended up getting accepted and going on to attend. I say this not to encourage anyone who gets rejected to beat down the doors of the advisors, but to show that the process is complicated and not without its deficiencies. With the increased volume of applications, they are bound to be struggling, but I’m confident they’re doing the best they can given their resources. 
 

I hope some of that makes someone feel just a teensy bit better about the wait. We’ll find out soon enough one way or another! Good luck to each and every one of you!

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Specializes in Acute Cardiac/Dialysis and Quality Review.
4 minutes ago, herestohoping said:

Hi all, just lurking here since I hadn’t heard anything yet...glad to see I’m in good company. 
 

I have been a student and employee at UF and Shands for 10+ years, including nursing school, and all I can say is...this is all fairly typical. Especially for the CON. I actually feel like there’s a pretty decent chance even if we haven’t heard yet. They must have received hundreds and hundreds of applications, way more than past cycles, which they simply did not have the resources to handle. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the quality of the applicant pool is higher - in fact, I would argue that it may even be below average compared to past years since the requirements were lowered - it just means their resources are tied up reviewing every.single.application. It must be a ton of work. Plus trying to figure out exactly how many applicants they can take in each track  and in the overall program - trying to predict what resources they’ll have come August is harder than it seems. Maybe there were faculty that unexpectedly put in their notice, or perhaps some that recently were hired.

My hypothesis is that they somehow filtered the “cream of the crop” (whatever that means...certainly not saying anyone who hasn’t heard yet is “inferior,” as I am also in that group! Just that they sorted folks based on some characteristic that can be measured, likely GPA) to the top, in order to manage some of the volume, and sent out acceptances to them first. Until those seats were either confirmed or denied, there is no way to know how many there are left. It’s also helpful to keep in mind that some folks consider UF to be their back up or least preferred choice, so not every seat that is offered will be accepted. Seems simple and intuitive, but I think it gets lost in the mix a bit. With this logic, you can almost guarantee that there are some seats available as of today. 
 

The process is imperfect here as it is everywhere. I have actually received not one, but TWO rejection letters from UF (first for undergrad, then for the ABSN program) in error. Both times it was because something was incorrect in their records (their fault, not mine) that caused them to deny my application outright. Both times I ended up getting accepted and going on to attend. I say this not to encourage anyone who gets rejected to beat down the doors of the advisors, but to show that the process is complicated and not without its deficiencies. With the increased volume of applications, they are bound to be struggling, but I’m confident they’re doing the best they can given their resources. 
 

I hope some of that makes someone feel just a teensy bit better about the wait. We’ll find out soon enough one way or another! Good luck to each and every one of you!

Thank you for taking the time to post this, it helped me for what it is worth. Still crossing my fingers for those of us waiting on a decision!

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Specializes in Adult Critical Care.
11 minutes ago, herestohoping said:

Hi all, just lurking here since I hadn’t heard anything yet...glad to see I’m in good company. 
 

I have been a student and employee at UF and Shands for 10+ years, including nursing school, and all I can say is...this is all fairly typical. Especially for the CON. I actually feel like there’s a pretty decent chance even if we haven’t heard yet. They must have received hundreds and hundreds of applications, way more than past cycles, which they simply did not have the resources to handle. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the quality of the applicant pool is higher - in fact, I would argue that it may even be below average compared to past years since the requirements were lowered - it just means their resources are tied up reviewing every.single.application. It must be a ton of work. Plus trying to figure out exactly how many applicants they can take in each track  and in the overall program - trying to predict what resources they’ll have come August is harder than it seems. Maybe there were faculty that unexpectedly put in their notice, or perhaps some that recently were hired.

My hypothesis is that they somehow filtered the “cream of the crop” (whatever that means...certainly not saying anyone who hasn’t heard yet is “inferior,” as I am also in that group! Just that they sorted folks based on some characteristic that can be measured, likely GPA) to the top, in order to manage some of the volume, and sent out acceptances to them first. Until those seats were either confirmed or denied, there is no way to know how many there are left. It’s also helpful to keep in mind that some folks consider UF to be their back up or least preferred choice, so not every seat that is offered will be accepted. Seems simple and intuitive, but I think it gets lost in the mix a bit. With this logic, you can almost guarantee that there are some seats available as of today. 
 

The process is imperfect here as it is everywhere. I have actually received not one, but TWO rejection letters from UF (first for undergrad, then for the ABSN program) in error. Both times it was because something was incorrect in their records (their fault, not mine) that caused them to deny my application outright. Both times I ended up getting accepted and going on to attend. I say this not to encourage anyone who gets rejected to beat down the doors of the advisors, but to show that the process is complicated and not without its deficiencies. With the increased volume of applications, they are bound to be struggling, but I’m confident they’re doing the best they can given their resources. 
 

I hope some of that makes someone feel just a teensy bit better about the wait. We’ll find out soon enough one way or another! Good luck to each and every one of you!

Thank YOU for this. You explained it way more thorough than I could. I truly do feel empathy for all the faculty working tirelessly to get these decisions out. 

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Specializes in Orthopedics.
21 minutes ago, herestohoping said:

Hi all, just lurking here since I hadn’t heard anything yet...glad to see I’m in good company. 
 

I have been a student and employee at UF and Shands for 10+ years, including nursing school, and all I can say is...this is all fairly typical. Especially for the CON. I actually feel like there’s a pretty decent chance even if we haven’t heard yet. They must have received hundreds and hundreds of applications, way more than past cycles, which they simply did not have the resources to handle. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the quality of the applicant pool is higher - in fact, I would argue that it may even be below average compared to past years since the requirements were lowered - it just means their resources are tied up reviewing every.single.application. It must be a ton of work. Plus trying to figure out exactly how many applicants they can take in each track  and in the overall program - trying to predict what resources they’ll have come August is harder than it seems. Maybe there were faculty that unexpectedly put in their notice, or perhaps some that recently were hired.

My hypothesis is that they somehow filtered the “cream of the crop” (whatever that means...certainly not saying anyone who hasn’t heard yet is “inferior,” as I am also in that group! Just that they sorted folks based on some characteristic that can be measured, likely GPA) to the top, in order to manage some of the volume, and sent out acceptances to them first. Until those seats were either confirmed or denied, there is no way to know how many there are left. It’s also helpful to keep in mind that some folks consider UF to be their back up or least preferred choice, so not every seat that is offered will be accepted. Seems simple and intuitive, but I think it gets lost in the mix a bit. With this logic, you can almost guarantee that there are some seats available as of today. 
 

The process is imperfect here as it is everywhere. I have actually received not one, but TWO rejection letters from UF (first for undergrad, then for the ABSN program) in error. Both times it was because something was incorrect in their records (their fault, not mine) that caused them to deny my application outright. Both times I ended up getting accepted and going on to attend. I say this not to encourage anyone who gets rejected to beat down the doors of the advisors, but to show that the process is complicated and not without its deficiencies. With the increased volume of applications, they are bound to be struggling, but I’m confident they’re doing the best they can given their resources. 
 

I hope some of that makes someone feel just a teensy bit better about the wait. We’ll find out soon enough one way or another! Good luck to each and every one of you!

The MVP. Thank you! Im at the point of there’s a reason for everything, we’ll hear when we hear. 

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Y’all are welcome! I’m glad some of you found it helpful, tbh it was helpful to me to type it out and read it through as well. It’s so easy to lose sight of reality and logic when you’re invested in the outcome...at least it is for me!

 

Mailing emailed me (I had a question about my application) and indicated she was “waiting on final details but decisions will go out this week.” There would be no details to wait on if it were all just a big pile of rejections to send out, right? ? So stay tuned!

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