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.

Specializes in Pediatric Critical Care.
Armor950, admissions. I finally called after waiting all day, I couldn't take it any longer. She remembered my name from the last few calls, and told me to check tonight after 5:00!

What if she just said that because after 5 she will be out of the office and you can't call her again then?

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Holy moly!!

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Omg that's in 45 min!!!

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Specializes in Rheumatology NP.

TONIGHT?! Okay, now I'm freaking.

Actually, I've asked admissions and in previous years Women's Health has gotten lower numbers of apps, though I don't know if that is still true. I believe it's because it is so specialized.

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Just wondering if any applicants want to share their insights. What makes you attracted to Vanderbilt's program over others that you may have applied to? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts :)

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Specializes in Pediatric Critical Care.
Just wondering if any applicants want to share their insights. What makes you attracted to Vanderbilt's program over others that you may have applied to? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts :)

I applied to Vanderbilt and Duke. I also considered Alabama, Rush, and a few others. For me the big selling point for Vanderbilt over the others is that the program is shorter than the others. I think I will be most successful if I leave my job and just go to school full time, and an accelerated program like Vandy will allow me to do that. A program like Duke, which takes 7 semesters, wouldnt - I would have to work part time.`

I have a friends who attended Vanderbilt for NNP - she LOVED it and says that she learned a ton. Hopefully I'll get a chance to do the same!

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Specializes in Pediatric Critical Care.

(ten minutes to 5:00pm)

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5:01!!!!!

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Application pages are updated!! I've been accepted into the PreSpecialty WHNP program!!

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Specializes in Rheumatology NP.
Application pages are updated!! I've been accepted into the PreSpecialty WHNP program!!

Mine is not updated. Did you also get an email notifying you?

And CONGRATS!!!

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No update here either. Have any of our FNP applicants been accepted?

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im FNP too, no updates

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