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.

For those of you still waiting to hear, students who have already been admitted in the first round have until March 7th to put a deposit down, so I would expect that it may be at least until then before you hear anything so that they have a better gauge of how many spots to fill? I know the waiting is hard, but I'm sure admissions gets dozens of calls a day, so try to be patient! :)

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I was accepted to the PMHNP and I applied before November 1. I frequently hear that FNP and PMHNP are the most competitive/recieve the most applications so I wouldn't be surprised if they already filled the spots. I would recommend calling to ask admissions-- I know that the wait can be agonizing!

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Specializes in Crna.

Well, with a lot of back in forth, a massive amount of research, and extensive time talking with friends and family, i have declined my spot at vanderbilt. I was admitted for the dual acute care/ family nurse practitioner, direct entry (enp)

I put so much effort into getting into to vandy. I took GRE twice, interviewed in person. I had almost every certification and credential i could get my hands on. Its amazing how things work out. Last second, i put in application to crna school, didn't really think a lot of it. just did it to see, maybe subconsciously i wanted it, but who knows. After my interview, i was sure i would get accepted, and really started doing some hard core research. Shadowing, np's, crna's, there duties, responsibilities, employment opportunities, salary potential, job satisfaction, etc.

Was an agonizing decision, but I'm going to be a CRNA. Hope someone that deserves it gets my spot. thanks!

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Does anyone worry about the length of this program and the lack of RN experience for the acute care programs? Just wondering other people's thoughts on this!

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I can't speak to acute care (I am NMW), but the length is something I have thought about. When I asked my program director what she thought some of the main challenges for students are, she said that some do find the fast pace very challenging, though others find that they are more prepared. I've also talked to some current students who do say is is very intense and the most difficult thing they've ever done, but that they all agree they are having a lot of fun and learning a ton. The sentiment I have gotten from all of them, though, is that you come out very prepared for practice, and they all manage to get through it and learn a ton.

One very real thing that I am considering is the fact that graduating 6 months earlier than some programs means 6 months more time to work and earn money. Hypothetically let's just say you get a starting salary of 80k - 6 months is worth an extra 40k that you wouldn't have earned had you still been in school. That also means you start paying your loans faster and may take out less for living costs. Just food for thought...

That being said, for people who have kids and families, the slightly slower pace may be more important for you. Everyone gets through the programs with excellent preparation, so just depends on what feels right for you. But I hear you! The pace does make me nervous...

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How did you learn you were on the wait list FNP2b? Was it an email? Letter? Phone call? I applied the CNM program and haven't heard a word. I had a telephone interview so now I am wondering.

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Well, with a lot of back in forth, a massive amount of research, and extensive time talking with friends and family, i have declined my spot at vanderbilt. I was admitted for the dual acute care/ family nurse practitioner, direct entry (enp)

I put so much effort into getting into to vandy. I took GRE twice, interviewed in person. I had almost every certification and credential i could get my hands on. Its amazing how things work out. Last second, i put in application to crna school, didn't really think a lot of it. just did it to see, maybe subconsciously i wanted it, but who knows. After my interview, i was sure i would get accepted, and really started doing some hard core research. Shadowing, np's, crna's, there duties, responsibilities, employment opportunities, salary potential, job satisfaction, etc.

Was an agonizing decision, but I'm going to be a CRNA. Hope someone that deserves it gets my spot. thanks!

Thanks for sharing with all of us! Quick question.. What CRNA program were you able to apply to without being a RN first? Don't you have to have 1 year ICU experience for most/all programs? I'm curious because this is a path I have considered too. Thanks for your insight!

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Specializes in Crna.

I may have misspoke. I thought direct entry was bsn prepared nurse that is doing the bsn to NP. I applied to the ENP program at vandy to, which also requires RN experience. Ive been a nurse for a little over 10 years. There is no crna school that doesn't require rn icu experience. :)

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How did you learn you were on the wait list FNP2b? Was it an email? Letter? Phone call? I applied the CNM program and haven't heard a word. I had a telephone interview so now I am wondering.

I received an email on Feb 3rd, the same day many people found out about their acceptance/denial. It said that there was an update in my application status and there was a letter in my application stating that I had the option to accept a wait list position. I also received an email from Vanderbilt this morning confirming my spot on the wait list. I applied before the Nov. 1st deadline.

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I submitted december 28 and just received my waitlist status update. Anyone know how long the waitlist is? Congrats to those that were accepted and good luck to those still waiting!

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What specialty did you apply for and was it pre? I was told today by the CNM director that and in so many words without being this direct that it was highly unlikely this year that if I landed on the wait list that there would be an open spot. Hopefully that won't be the case for you and your intended program. Good luck!!

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I received wait list confirmation today. I was told that you can be invited as a student up to the day of orientation. So you can be offered a spot the day orientation starts which is kind of rotten if you're on the other side of the country. One individual had three days notice I was told, showed up for orientation for the few days then traveled back across the country and packed stuff, family, kids and pet and moved in a week. It can be that short of notice and I know I don't have funds to support that kind of short term planning to move from Colorado to Tennessee. They are aware of this so usually they try to extend open seats to those who are closer.

Also, there is mention in the email about a form to be filled out to confirm your wait list interest. Where is this mysterious form located?

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