Vanderbilt MSN 2016

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I haven't seen a thread yet for 2016 hopefuls, so I thought I'd start one. After much research and changing my mind back and forth, I decided to go for the Vanderbilt MSN. I would be direct entry as I already have my BSN. I finally decided on Pediatric Primary Care. I'm just worried about getting a job after graduation as I'm not really seeing much in the way of openings in the Nashville area--which is where I live.

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I may be applying for Vanderbilt's FNP program. I am for sure applying for UAHs program. I still have to take the GRE for Vandy so that is why I am unsure about them. Good Luck!

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I'm scared about the GRE, but I'm jumping all in. I went ahead and already scheduled and paid for my test date. I have a little over 90 days to study. The next open house is October 3rd. I'll be there.

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I have been to their open house. Very informative and helpful. If you are applying for August 2016 then they want the application as early as possible.

They told me if I can have it complete and turned in Sept 1 this year, then my chances of being accepted are much higher than if I wait to submit my application later on.

That gives me a month and a half to study and take the GRE. A mid August test score would be sent to the school by Sept 1.

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Is anyone else applying?

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I'm applying for the CNM/FNP dual degree program for Fall 2016! Vanderbilt is my #1 so fingers crossed!! Anybody have any information about what scores/GPA they look for?

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GPA average is around 3.5. GRE is a around 307 4.5 writing is what they told me a few months ago

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I registered online for the open house October 3rd and already have the day off work. I'm ready!

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Hey everyone!

I'm a current FNP prespecialty student and I'd be happy to answer any questions if I can. I was all over this site last year while waiting to hear back from Vandy so I totally understand the anxiety that comes along with applying. I may not reply immediately but I'll check back every now and then. Good luck on your applications!

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Thank you so much for your input! Around when do you start receiving news about acceptance?

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Thank you so much for your input! Around when do you start receiving news about acceptance?

I received my acceptance around the middle of December and I had applied by the November deadline for early decision. Keep in mind that was just for prespecialty FNP. I think the other specialties are on different schedules. Also, things might be different whether you are going in with as ASN, BSN, or doing the presepecialty route (non-nursing bachelor's degree) like me.

Take a look in last year's Vandy MSN thread. A bunch of people from peds, psych, acnp, & gero were on there talking about the application process too.

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Hi all,

I applied to Vanderbilt last year well after the priority deadline, and they immediately let me know that the program I applyied to was full. I decided to turn down other programs in order to apply to Vanderbilt again, since it's my top choice program. I'm preparing my application again for the priority deadline--last year the deadline was Oct. 1, but this year it appears to be Nov. 1. Can anyone confirm?

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