UT Austin Alternate Entry 2020

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Hey everyone! I did not see a post for applicants for Ut Austin's Alternate Entry MSN program for 2020, so I started one! I know the application just opened a few days ago but with all everyone balances, I figure why not start now? I am applying for their PMNHP specialty.

Specializes in Exercise Physiology.
6 minutes ago, kbena said:

Alright, I just finished up my LeaDS interview! It went well, although we had some technical issues that cut into our time. They asked:

- Why did I want to be a master's prepared nurse?

- How does masters degree nursing fit into my goals?

- How do I think the moral and ethical responsibilities of a masters prepared nurse differ from other levels of nursing?

- Describe a time you had to ask for help and how you went about it

- Describe a time you were met with a challenge, how you took charge of the situation and how it felt to be a leader in that situation.

The professors were very kind and I know we will all be in great hands going into this program. It was described to me as a 60-hour a week commitment, which I was a little shocked by. I expected it to be at least equivalent to a full time job, but nothing in my research about this program has led me to think it would be that rigorous. So to whoever gets in - best of luck!

I am happy to hear your interview went well! I also interviewed for LeaDS on December 5th and my questions were a bit different, that's interesting. I did have the first two you mentioned. They described it being about a 60-hour work week to me as well, including the time you go home and study/homework/etc. I am trying to now patiently wait for a decision, I hope you hear great news ?

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@kbena thank you for posting the questions they asked! Wow 60hours? I didn’t know it was that rigorous ??

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@kbena @KB417 best of luck! I hope you both get in! ?

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Specializes in Exercise Physiology.
6 minutes ago, futurenne said:

@kbena thank you for posting the questions they asked! Wow 60hours? I didn’t know it was that rigorous ??

From what I gathered in the information session and the interview, you spend half of your day in the classroom setting, then you go anywhere from Liberty Hill to Kyle (and in-between) for the clinical portion the second half. Then, adding the time you go home and study, do homework, etc., The professor who led the info session I attended stated it was 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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@KB417 Oh yeah it’s basically a full time job! Well I think if you’re focused & committed it won’t feel like such a drag ?

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Specializes in Exercise Physiology.
1 minute ago, futurenne said:

@KB417 Oh yeah it’s basically a full time job! Well I think if you’re focused & committed it won’t feel like such a drag ?

I agree! Three people who are in the program that started this year said it did not feel as rigorous as they expected, but emphasized it's all subjective, of course.

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Specializes in CNS.

Did anyone else get an email to be considered for the LEADS program? I applied for the CNS program but I got an email to consider the LEADS program!

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Nina, same with me! How are you feeling about LEADS?

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Specializes in CNS.

@peanutbutter5 I'm not sure because I didn't even think about it until now! I wasn't expecting that email at all!!?

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Hey everyone,

I did my background check on Monday and the good news is that it took less than 5 minutes. It was odd to complete the background check before the interview, but I think I am interviewing very late compared to most. My interview is tomorrow on campus at 11:30 (interviewing for LeaDS). I was wondering if anyone who has interviewed thus fas has had a chance to ask the professors questions? I have a few questions prepared, but I wanted to know if I would actually get a chance to ask them since I know 30 minutes can go quickly. The nerves are starting to kick in, that's for sure.

Thank you so much to everyone who has shared their experiences thus far. What a great group we have here!

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Specializes in Exercise Physiology.
1 hour ago, EtheGreat said:

Hey everyone,

I did my background check on Monday and the good news is that it took less than 5 minutes. It was odd to complete the background check before the interview, but I think I am interviewing very late compared to most. My interview is tomorrow on campus at 11:30 (interviewing for LeaDS). I was wondering if anyone who has interviewed thus fas has had a chance to ask the professors questions? I have a few questions prepared, but I wanted to know if I would actually get a chance to ask them since I know 30 minutes can go quickly. The nerves are starting to kick in, that's for sure.

Thank you so much to everyone who has shared their experiences thus far. What a great group we have here!

Good luck with your interview tomorrow! I had my LeaDS interview a couple of weeks ago and to be respectful of their time, as I knew interviews were back-to-back, I asked how much time was remaining and it was just three minutes. So that is the time I asked my questions and it was enough for two of them.

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On 12/18/2019 at 8:44 AM, KB417 said:

Good luck with your interview tomorrow! I had my LeaDS interview a couple of weeks ago and to be respectful of their time, as I knew interviews were back-to-back, I asked how much time was remaining and it was just three minutes. So that is the time I asked my questions and it was enough for two of them.

Thank you so much! I wrote a lot of questions down to bring in with me so I have them just in case there is time at the end. The nerves are setting in now. Thanks for all the tips! Good luck to you and everyone else! I know I will be glad after today to know the application process is officially over. Then we wait.....

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