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.

1 hour ago, laurynd said:

Thank you!!! Yeah I'm lucky in the sense that I don't really need to consider that. I wouldn't start over either, especially after working so hard the first time. Best of luck to you as well. Are you applying for Leads? Most of the people who I heard are applying for that end up getting in. Tracy sent me the stats for that. Essentially PMHNP(what i applied for) has the lowest number of seats with ags second and LeaDs having the largest seats available. That's why people they like but don't want to give them a psychiatric seat get deferred to it. I still am not sure how i'll react if they ask me to apply to that instead. As you said, hopefully it's a moot point. I looked for the year before this as well and unfortunately it seems like they are consistent with their timeline. Interviews in December and then letting you know around January.

Yeah, I wish I had considered doing this before we had kids, but it is what it is at this point. You are definitely in a good position! I applied for LeaDs. I was reading about quite a few people who did not get into LeaDs on the previous thread. What were the stats that Tracy sent? I would love to know. Might put my mind at ease. I have all of the requirements, but my background is definitely not in the medical field. I expected a lot of people to have very diverse backgrounds, but it seems like most people have a lot more experience than me. I think that is what got me the most worried when I was reading through the posts. Bummer that the timeline seems to be pretty consistent year to year. I was hoping it might be different this time. Oh well, I have my online pharmacology class to distract me for a little while....I guess I am grateful for that? LOL. Hoping to meet you WHEN we get accepted ?

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That's what I love about nursing among so many othere, it's so much easier to transition into at different stages on your life. I admire that you're having the courage to do it, many just toss their dreams aside kids or no kids. Really??? I was scanning so maybe I didn't pay enough attention but it seems like 66 percent get in. 60 apply and between 30-38 get in so that's pretty good odds. I think psych is 25 or less. I feel the same way, even though it is in healthcare considering I'm fresh out of college I have a lot less experience in comparison. I'm hoping that is where being holistic will come into play for us. Especially if you were able to relate to skills you learned to nursing and working with diverse populations is always a plus. I'm distracting myself with work and I have a whopping 3-4 classes left so I have plenty to occupy my mind. You're right, WHEN we get in I hope I can look forward to meeting you ?

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2 hours ago, EtheGreat said:

Yeah, I wish I had considered doing this before we had kids, but it is what it is at this point. You are definitely in a good position! I applied for LeaDs. I was reading about quite a few people who did not get into LeaDs on the previous thread. What were the stats that Tracy sent? I would love to know. Might put my mind at ease. I have all of the requirements, but my background is definitely not in the medical field. I expected a lot of people to have very diverse backgrounds, but it seems like most people have a lot more experience than me. I think that is what got me the most worried when I was reading through the posts. Bummer that the timeline seems to be pretty consistent year to year. I was hoping it might be different this time. Oh well, I have my online pharmacology class to distract me for a little while....I guess I am grateful for that? LOL. Hoping to meet you WHEN we get accepted ?

Hi EtheGreat I can relate. I have kids and don't want to move out of state. I'm planning on moving to Round Rock next spring, hoping that I'll get into the program. If I don't I'll apply next year and try again. This waiting is hard! But hopefully time will go by fast and January will be here before we know it! Good Luck!

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Hi! I've been waiting for a thread on the 2020 cycle and I just found it lol. I applied for LeaDS and have a hope of being an ER/trauma nurse practitioner in the future. I know from previous cycle threads that interview invitations typically get sent anytime between late October and mid-late November. Just curious to see if anyone has heard anything yet!

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I was wondering that myself, I'm not going to be alarmed until Thanksgiving unless I hear other people say something before that.

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Hi! I have not heard anything myself, also applied to the LeaDS program. I’ve read previous forums where it was November when they were contacted.

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20 hours ago, er_nurse_brown20 said:

Hi! I've been waiting for a thread on the 2020 cycle and I just found it lol. I applied for LeaDS and have a hope of being an ER/trauma nurse practitioner in the future. I know from previous cycle threads that interview invitations typically get sent anytime between late October and mid-late November. Just curious to see if anyone has heard anything yet!

I haven't heard anything either! Hoping we hear soon. I am trying to forget about it....but it's not working LOL

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Anyone apply to the adult-gerontology program? When do you think we will hear by?

Also is there an interview for it?

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Hello!

Has anyone heard anything yet??

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1 hour ago, Kendell Kasper said:

Hello!

Has anyone heard anything yet??

Not yet!

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On 10/31/2019 at 5:56 PM, nurselefteye said:

Anyone apply to the adult-gerontology program? When do you think we will hear by?

Also is there an interview for it?

There should be an interview for all candidates who make it to that point, yup.

It may be a couple more weeks before we hear anything, based on last year info, the background check emails started around Nov. 20th.

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Welp I just got my deferrment to the LEADS program ??. Not sure if I'll take it.

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