University of Washington DNP 2020

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I've been waiting to see if anyone posted a topic for the UW DNP 2020 application cycle. Anyone here apply this year? Nervous to see how the online interview is structured.

On 2/1/2020 at 3:03 PM, hellonewyear said:

In regards to how the interview portion is scored; when I attended an in-person session for my specific track (PNP) the graduate admissions coordinator informed us that no applicant would be rejected based upon interview performance (she added unless there was something truly alarming in our responses, haha). She said the interview is simply an opportunity for faculty to see your face, and and humanize your application and the writing portion is to verify that your essays are your own work.

Thanks for the information!!! Did you find that going to the Information Sessions helped you with the application process & the online interview? I am from out of state, so it’s a disadvantage for me since I could not physically attend them.

Also, anyone want to share their GPA, experience, or other qualities that make you stand out as an applicant?

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10 hours ago, sushifordaze said:

Thanks for the information!!! Did you find that going to the Information Sessions helped you with the application process & the online interview? I am from out of state, so it’s a disadvantage for me since I could not physically attend them.

Also, anyone want to share their GPA, experience, or other qualities that make you stand out as an applicant?

3.7 gpa, 7 years inpatient medical/emergency experience, currently new grad RN inpatient psych at harborview applying to pmhnp track.

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Specializes in Labor and Postpartum.

Is anyone else in this forum applying to the midwifery track? I don't have a very competitive GPA (3.28) for the last 60 credits because my nursing school's grading scale was 93% for an A and 85% for a B. I had straight A's until my core nursing classes because I'm typically a solid 91-92 student...ugh. Other than that, I've been a birth doula since 2014, a childbirth educator since 2015, and was a CNA in mother-baby and antepartum for a year. I'm now 18 months into being a RN in LDRP. Nurse-Midwifery is the only reason I became a nurse.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Got curious and looked at the 2019 UW DNP forum here and noted that most students got their acceptance/denial emails in the first week of March, particularly March 7th. Ofc it could be different this year but I think that's when we should expect decisions. Good luck guys.

On 2/5/2020 at 6:52 PM, Baumer said:

Is anyone else in this forum applying to the midwifery track? I don't have a very competitive GPA (3.28) for the last 60 credits because my nursing school's grading scale was 93% for an A and 85% for a B. I had straight A's until my core nursing classes because I'm typically a solid 91-92 student...ugh. Other than that, I've been a birth doula since 2014, a childbirth educator since 2015, and was a CNA in mother-baby and antepartum for a year. I'm now 18 months into being a RN in LDRP. Nurse-Midwifery is the only reason I became a nurse.

I think they seriously take into account your background and its relevance to the particular track you are applying for. I think you have a good chance.

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Specializes in Labor and Postpartum.

I'm thinking/hoping we will start to find out in just a couple of weeks! I can't believe February is halfway over already!!!

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Specializes in NICU.

Agreed, this month is quickly flying by. Here's to hoping for expeditious notifications!

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Hey All!
Thanks so much for creating this post. It has been a relief to listen to all of your questions, concerns, and shared anxious vibes ?

Anybody have any insight on the ability to work throughout any of the program?
Also, as a potential transplant- anybody have good recommendations for neighborhoods in Seattle that would be good places to live?

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Specializes in Labor and Postpartum.
51 minutes ago, Btyler90 said:

Hey All!
Thanks so much for creating this post. It has been a relief to listen to all of your questions, concerns, and shared anxious vibes ?

Anybody have any insight on the ability to work throughout any of the program?
Also, as a potential transplant- anybody have good recommendations for neighborhoods in Seattle that would be good places to live?

Welcome:)

I work with one of the lecturers for the midwifery track and she said you don't have clinicals the first year. Most people can work up to full time that first year with only one day a week on campus. She did say she thinks the first term may be 2 days a week. Once clinicals start in the winter of 2nd year it's more intense and I guess the amount of hours you can work would depend on your other life obligations and how much you can balance things.

I live in West Seattle on Alki Beach and I would tell everyone to not come here just to keep it to myself lol. I love this side of the tracks... a 10 minute water taxi ride over to the madness of downtown or a 15 minute car ride (assuming it's not rush hour). A lot of people really like Fremont. Cap Hill is more the party vibe area. Around UW you'll be close to campus with some cheaper housing options if you need roommates. Theres a lot of options, but anywhere in the city is pretty expensive imo.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I'm going to Vegas next week to unwind but IDK I have a feeling the decisions may come in while I'm over there. And it may make or break my vacation. haha I could potentially come home victorious or down in the dumps.

-Kat

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Specializes in Critical Care.
On 2/18/2020 at 12:04 PM, Btyler90 said:

Hey All!
Thanks so much for creating this post. It has been a relief to listen to all of your questions, concerns, and shared anxious vibes ?

Anybody have any insight on the ability to work throughout any of the program?
Also, as a potential transplant- anybody have good recommendations for neighborhoods in Seattle that would be good places to live?

I intend on working per diem on the weekends only, at my ICU job. I want to give all my attention to school. But I understand most people may not be able to cut it with just a per diem gig. Do what suits your lifestyle but definitely consider that this is a very demanding course that may require a lot of time and effort. You may have to put some stuff on hold for a while, but keep your end goal in sight and that should carry you through.

As far as living places are considered, I personally live in Federal Way, WA, which can be a good 1 hour + drive to campus on a crummy day. That being said, we should only be required to show up physically one to two days a week so I will manage. If you are planning to move here, I would recommend staying away from West Seattle because it is super expensive, for good reason. It has an incredible view of downtown Seattle and Puget Sound and great proximity to campus but its pricey. Instead consider, SeaTac or Renton. They are further away but cheaper.

-Kat

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Specializes in Telemetry/Neuro/Stepdown.
45 minutes ago, Kat I. said:

I'm going to Vegas next week to unwind but IDK I have a feeling the decisions may come in while I'm over there. And it may make or break my vacation. haha I could potentially come home victorious or down in the dumps.

-Kat

We’re getting SO close! Eek! Easier said than done as I’m checking my email daily, but maybe try to refrain from checking your email while you’re there? Go enjoy your vacay!

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Specializes in Critical Care.
On 2/25/2020 at 1:05 PM, Erika Patterson said:

We’re getting SO close! Eek! Easier said than done as I’m checking my email daily, but maybe try to refrain from checking your email while you’re there? Go enjoy your vacay!

Gonna try my best to enjoy! If anything is gonna take my mind off of it, itll be a week in vegas! ?

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