Vanderbilt 2021 Direct Entry

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Hey guys!

Vandy's application opens tomorrow! I am so anxious to start the application. There is a Pre-Specialty thread already started so I want to start this one for direct entry. Post questions, comments, experiences, and anything else. Good luck everyone! You've got this!

2 hours ago, Megan722 said:

When did you apply? I applied after the deadline. I was in another program (MPH) and decided I wanted to go more clinical. I’m hoping the fact that I had a 4.0 in undergrad and the first semester of my MPH, 17 years of nursing, and applied outside Tennessee will help...not sure though. 

I applied late also unfortunately... I only got 2 years of Nursing experience but a 3.7 Cumulative! So we will see, I’m super stressed about it ?

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58 minutes ago, queenrus said:

I paid the deposit for University of Miami (and tuition is reasonable) so that's my top choice right now. I am seriously considering Vanderbilt if I can work through moving to a new state and resolving the tuition hurdle. So confused.

That's tough - especially if U of Miami is significantly less expensive. I really struggled with choosing Columbia, even though it's the best overall fit, because of the cost. I had hoped that Vandy would come in with a generous financial aid package to give me a more practical option. It didn't, but it did make my decision easier. I'd be curious to hear what school you end up choosing!

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Specializes in Transplant.

Anyone here still haven't found out if they got in? I called admissions to ask (I applied after the deadline). I was told they are still releasing priority decisions right now and should have all decisions released by the end of Feb or earlier...

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Specializes in Psych and ER.

Hello! For anyone that was accepted did you transfer any credits? What credits have been accepted? I called Vanderbilt to see if I could try and take some classes in advance and they were VERY unhelpful. 

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@ForeverPsych Congrats on your acceptances! I am in the same boat as you with acceptances from Columbia, Yale, Vanderbilt, and Penn (although I will not be going to Penn). I am curious what your reasons are for choosing Columbia aside from the generous scholarship. Before Vandy's acceptance came in, I was deciding between Columbia and Yale. But now that I know Vandy is only two years with the option to practice in most states, I am completely torn. I've been most impressed by the support from faculty at Yale but wish the program gave two degrees like Columbia. I like that at Columbia I can exit/pause after a year with a Master's degree (albeit loose the seamless scholarship). Both Yale and Columbia have been pretty awesome with aid, and Vandy's been okay. I like that at Vandy we could be earning a full salary after just two years. Thoughts???

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Specializes in Psych.
1 hour ago, Nurse2be2021 said:

@ForeverPsych Congrats on your acceptances! I am in the same boat as you with acceptances from Columbia, Yale, Vanderbilt, and Penn (although I will not be going to Penn). I am curious what your reasons are for choosing Columbia aside from the generous scholarship. Before Vandy's acceptance came in, I was deciding between Columbia and Yale. But now that I know Vandy is only two years with the option to practice in most states, I am completely torn. I've been most impressed by the support from faculty at Yale but wish the program gave two degrees like Columbia. I like that at Columbia I can exit/pause after a year with a Master's degree (albeit loose the seamless scholarship). Both Yale and Columbia have been pretty awesome with aid, and Vandy's been okay. I like that at Vandy we could be earning a full salary after just two years. Thoughts???

Hello! I got into the PMHNP program and I am pretty sure that direct entry is only one year, not two. Unsure if that makes a difference for you.

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4 minutes ago, sharkbaitcori said:

Hello! I got into the PMHNP program and I am pretty sure that direct entry is only one year, not two. Unsure if that makes a difference for you.

Direct Entry can be broken down into two years. I got into the AGPCNP program and got approved to do the 2 year parttime route! 

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Specializes in Applicant.
2 hours ago, Nurse2be2021 said:

@ForeverPsych Congrats on your acceptances! I am in the same boat as you with acceptances from Columbia, Yale, Vanderbilt, and Penn (although I will not be going to Penn). I am curious what your reasons are for choosing Columbia aside from the generous scholarship. Before Vandy's acceptance came in, I was deciding between Columbia and Yale. But now that I know Vandy is only two years with the option to practice in most states, I am completely torn. I've been most impressed by the support from faculty at Yale but wish the program gave two degrees like Columbia. I like that at Columbia I can exit/pause after a year with a Master's degree (albeit loose the seamless scholarship). Both Yale and Columbia have been pretty awesome with aid, and Vandy's been okay. I like that at Vandy we could be earning a full salary after just two years. Thoughts???

@Nurse2b2021 I don't want to speak for @ForeverPsych Columbia is appealing for many because it is a doctoral program versus the MSN at the others. All of the schools are amazing choices!

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Is anyone starting the post-masters FNP route? Just found out I got admitted!

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Congratulations!

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Hey everyone!

I applied by the priority deadline and still haven't heard anything. Anyone else still in this same boat?

Congrats to all who have been accepted!

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Me me ??‍♀️

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