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.

Thanks---I'm not sure how impressive my application is, but thanks for the insight! :) I find it odd that they release decisions/interviews piecemeal and not all a once, but who am I to say........

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HI friends, I also received an invitation for a phone interview for this Weds for PMHNP track. I noticed that the person who sent the invite out had actually sent the original message to herself last month, which is why I only received a follow-up email recently asking if I am still interested in interviewing with Vanderbilt. My take away is to reach out again and email VUSN if you haven't heard anything about an interview and were in the first cohort of apps for VUSN. Perhaps there was in error in sending you the original email as this happened to me. Good luck!!

Btw: does anyone know what kinds of questions to expect? I am interviewing for PMHNP :) Tips would be greatly appreciated!!

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Hi everyone - well, I read FutureNPisMe's message and got excited, so I called VUSN admissions and asked for an update on my application status. I was also the 1st cohort of apps for VUSN, but the admissions rep gave me the blanket "notifications go out mid-February" response. Not what I wanted to hear at all, but I thought I'd pass this experience along in case any of your are getting antsy and thinking of making the same call.

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Good luck! I just had mine today for pmhnp.

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Hi jena.1001 I hope your interview went well! Would you mind sharing what was asked during your interview? I'm getting so nervous trying to prepare, esp given that I just found out about the interview haha Any help would be very very appreciated :)

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I'm sorry the school's response wasn't very helpful armor950. Perhaps what was mentioned earlier is correct and some applicants/specialties don't get interviewed at all, but rather get an easy acceptance :) Would certainly be great if this is the case! Keep hanging in there in the meantime! Best of luck!!

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Thank you, FutureNPisMe - I really appreciate the encouragement and support. We're all in this together, aren't we??

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Hi futurenpisme, they asked general questions, such as where I see myself short term and long term, if I had planned to move to Nashville, what obstacles I've had to overcome recently. Good luck!

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Best wishes to everyone on their interviews!

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I also have not been contacted since the e-mail about being in the first cohort. I applied to PMHNP direct entry. Still keeping my fingers crossed....and checking my email about every 5 mins. during business hours.

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I applied for the FNM (CNM/FNP) prespecialty program and received an email on 12/8 requesting my availability for a phone interview. I have my interview scheduled for 12/21. All the best to everyone else applying!

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JHay220, have you heard anything about the FNP?

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