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!

Is anyone applying anywhere else?

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Im applying direct to Midwifery 

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Specializes in Transplant.
4 hours ago, kio said:

I just got the financial aid email as well! I also applied to direct entry agacnp. I am so nervous. the week leading up to decisions is going to do a number on my mental health. I am trying to prepare myself so I do not end up in a terrible slump regardless of the results.

Same here. What's your experience? How long have you been a nurse? Trying to get a feel for who applied to what program ?

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On 1/27/2021 at 8:57 PM, Megan722 said:

Same here. What's your experience? How long have you been a nurse? Trying to get a feel for who applied to what program ?

I apologize! I misspoke, I applied to prespecialty, so I have no nursing experience. It seems like few people applied to agacnp compared to the other  specialities. Hopefully that works in our favor ??Good Luck!

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Happy Two weeks everyone! I rediscovered the word doc that I drafted all my prompt answers to. I think I will spend the remaining two weeks obsessively reading over what I submitted?

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1 minute ago, kio said:

Happy Two weeks everyone! I rediscovered the word doc that I drafted all my prompt answers to. I think I will spend the remaining two weeks obsessively reading over what I submitted?

I have read over my responses a few times, then I just close everything because it is what it is now! These next few weeks are going to be tough. I hear back from another AGPCNP program that is local to me for an interview soon (if I even get one). I would be happy to get into either! 

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9 minutes ago, kcheck5 said:

I have read over my responses a few times, then I just close everything because it is what it is now! These next few weeks are going to be tough. I hear back from another AGPCNP program that is local to me for an interview soon (if I even get one). I would be happy to get into either! 

Good luck on both!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Psych, Community/Public Health.

Hello everyone. I just received a call from Vanderbilt University. My heart dropped when the caller ID said Tennessee. The lady stated she called because I am in New York State and clinicals can’t be completed there so I have to give her another location that I will complete clinicals. I said Atlanta, GA or anywhere in Pennsylvania. She said she would put Atlanta but that I would be able to do clinicals anywhere except NYS or Tennessee. Then I said OK and she said, OK, thank you, good bye. I think that only made me more nervous and anxious than ever. Does that mean I’m accepted? Did anyone else get a similar call? I already knew when I applied that I would not be able to complete clinicals in NYS so I thought I had already selected to complete them elsewhere (outside of the Tennessee area). Fingers crossed. I applied to the FNP speciality program. I am already a RN. 

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If you received the phone call regarding clinical placement, then I am sure that means something!! I envy you!!

I just graduated in last December BSN and I am taking NCLEX next week. Do you think I have to update my BSN diploma with NCLEX result to the Vanderbilt ?? 

I am super nervous these days since I saw some postings saying they take BSN,RN applicants first than new graduate.. 

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Psych, Community/Public Health.

I received my ADN and became a RN a few years ago. I am still in my BSN program, that will be completed by the end of this month (Feb 2021). So, while I am a RN, I have not officially completed my BSN program, so I can relate to the nervousness you feel relating to not having your RN compared to me not having my BSN. I think as long as you have everything in hand before the program starts, you will be fine. They probably have a certain number of spots for each type of applicant. I hope to hear something concrete soon. 

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I'm a recent BSN grad as well. With so many of us in the same boat, they have to take some of us ?

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1 hour ago, ROCTJ said:

Hello everyone. I just received a call from Vanderbilt University. My heart dropped when the caller ID said Tennessee. The lady stated she called because I am in New York State and clinicals can’t be completed there so I have to give her another location that I will complete clinicals. I said Atlanta, GA or anywhere in Pennsylvania. She said she would put Atlanta but that I would be able to do clinicals anywhere except NYS or Tennessee. Then I said OK and she said, OK, thank you, good bye. I think that only made me more nervous and anxious than ever. Does that mean I’m accepted? Did anyone else get a similar call? I already knew when I applied that I would not be able to complete clinicals in NYS so I thought I had already selected to complete them elsewhere (outside of the Tennessee area). Fingers crossed. I applied to the FNP speciality program. I am already a RN. 

That is super exciting!!! We should all hear back soon. The wait is anxiety inducing ??

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