Vanderbilt MSN 2016

Scott4919 · Apr 6, 2016

FNP Prespecialty

Lovetennessee · Apr 6, 2016

Is everyone that got in after the priority deadline a distance student? I think that makes a big difference. Darn those limited local student slots. I'm not applying until next fall, but I'm going to be sure and have my application in before the deadline. I want mine at the top of the stack.

And that is good to hear that you don't have to have an academic reference. I graduated with my BSN in 2001 from a state school, so very doubtful any of my instructors are even there and I know no one would remember me.

Congratulations to all who have been accepted!

Cherishfanakos · Apr 6, 2016

Has anyone received financial aid offers? I completed a FAFSA in February right after I got word that I had been accepted but still haven't received any financial aid information aside from what I was awarded in my acceptance letter...

tessag12 · May 3, 2016

Hi everyone! I'm a nurse that's looking to apply to the direct FNP program for 2017 and I saw this thread. Congrats to everyone that got accepted!! Vanderbilt has always been where I really want to go. I was wondering if anyone that got accepted to the FNP program would mind telling me how their application looked-- gpa, gre, experience, and Extracurriculars, so I could get an idea of anything else I could be doing to increase my chances. Thanks in advance for any help!!

Futuremidwife1991 · May 3, 2016

Hey tessag12! While I'm going to Vandy for the dual program for NMW/FNP, I figured I'd still give you a response since I'm not sure how many people are still checking here :) I had a 3.55 from a rigorous school and academic program, a 4.0 in my pre-regs, GRE verbal 155 quantitative 153 writing 4.5, some of my extracurriculars included division 1 college athletics, community service work, tutoring, research in women's health (which definitely helped my application and standpoint on why midwifery). I hope that helps! Shoot for the 4.5 on GRE writing -- from what I've heard that's what they are really looking for at the minimum.

tessag12 · May 4, 2016

Thank you so much for the info! I have a good gpa, good experience, I've done shadowing and research but my GRE is the only thing I really want to improve. I got a 154 in quantitative and a 152 in verbal and a 4.0 in writing. Hoping I can bring them up a little.

bostons · May 12, 2016

Hi tessag12!

I wanted to weigh in and let you know your GRE scores definitely will not disqualify you from getting in. I am a prespecialty student in the FNP track and I got pretty much the same scores as you, including the 4 in writing. Honestly, I would not worry about it.

tessag12 · May 12, 2016

Thanks for letting me know Bostons! That's good to hear, makes me feel better about them. appreciate it!!

cxngirl · May 16, 2016

Hi everyone! So I just recently found out about this program at Van. Does anyone know if there's an actual deadline? I'm considering applying... I'm just not sure if its too late, or if I should just wait for fall 2017?

Julius Seizure · May 17, 2016

I believe that it is a rolling deadline. I've never seen an official cut off date anywhere, but of course, they must stop reviewing them at some point. Just don't know when.

cxngirl · May 17, 2016

Thank you! I actually emailed them, and they said to wait until Fall to have a better chance of getting in. Apparently all their specialties are full.

NPToBe1 · May 21, 2016

Can anyone speak to their experience with the scholarships / grants? At last year's open house, they said that everyone gets at least something and a handful of students get a full-ride for their first year based on GPA and GRE. Would love to hear about the amounts people got along with their scores and if there were any other factors besides GPA and GRE.