Vanderbilt MSN 2019

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Hi! I'm starting a thread for Vanderbilt MSN Fall 2019. Anyone else applying/re-applying too? Please comment!

Has anyone else on here applied for the pre-specialty Peds PC track? It doesn't seem to be as popular on here, so I'm hoping that helps with getting accepted since I applied so late. Also, how do we know the number of people who are accepted for each specialty/pre-specialty?

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2 minutes ago, nphopeful1528 said:

Has anyone else on here applied for the pre-specialty Peds PC track? It doesn't seem to be as popular on here, so I'm hoping that helps with getting accepted since I applied so late. Also, how do we know the number of people who are accepted for each specialty/pre-specialty?

I was curious about the numbers as well.

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29 minutes ago, nphopeful1528 said:

Has anyone else on here applied for the pre-specialty Peds PC track? It doesn't seem to be as popular on here, so I'm hoping that helps with getting accepted since I applied so late. Also, how do we know the number of people who are accepted for each specialty/pre-specialty?

I did! If I remember correctly, they accept 50 Prespecialty students for PNP primary care.

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Specializes in Rheumatology NP.

They publish the average numbers accepted into each specialty on their website in the FAQ section, within each specialty area.

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40 minutes ago, nphopeful1528 said:

Has anyone else on here applied for the pre-specialty Peds PC track? It doesn't seem to be as popular on here, so I'm hoping that helps with getting accepted since I applied so late. Also, how do we know the number of people who are accepted for each specialty/pre-specialty?

I did!!!

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1 hour ago, HermioneNurse said:

I'm assuming that if I never got an interview for PMHNP then I'm definitely not getting in for Vandy...haha oh well. Luckily, I have Yale and Hopkins to choose from:)

The disorganization and lack of communication from Vandy this cycle has been frustrating though.

Good luck to everyone waiting to hear (on Monday, hopefully)! Either way, at least the agonizing wait is almost over.

who knows at this point... Hopkins only has a post masters PMHNP right? I went to Hopkins for my BSN before they switched to only MSN. Great school! I highly recommend it! I graduated though before the 2015 riots and since then the city has definitely become more dangerous; however, it is a beautiful city with incredible people. I had a really wonderful mental health clinical at hopkins as well. There is a lot of security around the hospital and a shuttle to take you to and from the hospital/nursing school if you live within a certain distance of the hospital/nursing school. Parking at the hospital though is VERY expensive. I believe it is over $100 a month. Still paying off my loans from Hopkins but I don't regret it!

I'm probably moving back to the Baltimore/DC area for my MSN (provided I get in) because that is where my clinical connections are so maybe I'll see you there either way!

I hope we get decisions tomorrow, the amount of cookie dough I've eaten this weekend is appalling. Come on Vanderbilt!

Did anyone else apply to Rush or MUSC online DNPS?

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2 hours ago, HermioneNurse said:

I'm assuming that if I never got an interview for PMHNP then I'm definitely not getting in for Vandy...haha oh well. Luckily, I have Yale and Hopkins to choose from:)

The disorganization and lack of communication from Vandy this cycle has been frustrating though.

Good luck to everyone waiting to hear (on Monday, hopefully)! Either way, at least the agonizing wait is almost over.

Congrats on Yale and Hopkins! And I second the frustration with Vandy admissions! I applied to Hopkins too but for the second deadline... ?

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1 hour ago, BlueJays2013 said:

who knows at this point... Hopkins only has a post masters PMHNP right? I went to Hopkins for my BSN before they switched to only MSN. Great school! I highly recommend it! I graduated though before the 2015 riots and since then the city has definitely become more dangerous; however, it is a beautiful city with incredible people. I had a really wonderful mental health clinical at hopkins as well. There is a lot of security around the hospital and a shuttle to take you to and from the hospital/nursing school if you live within a certain distance of the hospital/nursing school. Parking at the hospital though is VERY expensive. I believe it is over $100 a month. Still paying off my loans from Hopkins but I don't regret it!

I'm probably moving back to the Baltimore/DC area for my MSN (provided I get in) because that is where my clinical connections are so maybe I'll see you there either way!

I hope we get decisions tomorrow, the amount of cookie dough I've eaten this weekend is appalling. Come on Vanderbilt!

Did anyone else apply to Rush or MUSC online DNPS?

I applied to Johns Hopkins MSN entry program. Can you elaborate on the 2015 riots...Are there certain areas you should stay away from in Baltimore? Thanks!!! ?

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5 hours ago, HermioneNurse said:

I'm assuming that if I never got an interview for PMHNP then I'm definitely not getting in for Vandy...haha oh well. Luckily, I have Yale and Hopkins to choose from:)

The disorganization and lack of communication from Vandy this cycle has been frustrating though.

Good luck to everyone waiting to hear (on Monday, hopefully)! Either way, at least the agonizing wait is almost over.

That was a little passive aggressive...But, you have great options to choose from. You’re going to end up wherever you’re meat to!

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2 hours ago, VwBee89 said:

I applied to Johns Hopkins MSN entry program. Can you elaborate on the 2015 riots...Are there certain areas you should stay away from in Baltimore? Thanks!!! ?

It was after the death of Freddie Gray. You can read about it here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Baltimore_protests

Locust Point is definitely the safest area to live in Baltimore City but I lived in Upper Fells 2010-2013 and had no problems. Gough and Washington. It also was within the area that the Hopkins shuttle reached. Morning there was a pick up spot nearby and at night they dropped you off at your door and waited for you to get inside. Hopkins security is also really great! My wallet was found a few blocks from my house and turned into JHU and they sent the police to my house twice until they were certain I was safe. If you live in Locust Point you will need to drive and pay for parking. There are also some new and nice apartments in Canton near the water that should be quite secure with parking garages. Fed hill is also a good area (but better if you're in your young 20s and like to go out every weekend). I would not live in the apartments across the street from the hospital. The area directly by the hospital is dangerous. Do not walk around with your cellphone out, with headphone in etc. Be aware, be smart and you'll be fine. Don't walk alone at night either. Get a security system as well. Also street parking in any decent neighborhood any time after 6pm is really hard. Either take the Hopkins shuttle or make sure to have parking at your place. Baltimore truly does have a lot of wonderful things about it though! We called it smalltimore. Everyone goes out to the same bars, restaurants, etc. You run into people quite a bit even though it's a decent sized city and the nightlife is great compared to many other cities (and I'm a travel nurse, I've lived all over the country). You can walk from bar to bar to restaurant to restaurant all day/night and they love their football! The stadiums are right downtown so games are a lot of fun!

But since this is a forum for Vanderbilt (I don't want to get annoying) if anyone has questions about Hopkins or Baltimore feel free to DM me!

Tomorrow is Monday!

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Did everyone who applied before the early review deadline receive an "under review" email?

I did not, but I didn't know if it mattered that I was applying with my BSN- maybe they only did it with prespecialty?

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1 minute ago, rn409 said:

Did everyone who applied before the early review deadline receive an "under review" email?

I did not, but I didn't know if it mattered that I was applying with my BSN- maybe they only did it with prespecialty?

I didn’t get the “under review” email, but I applied right before the deadline. I did get an email saying it wouldn’t be sent for review until everything was checked off. All my stuff was checked off before the deadline, so I’m assuming (hoping lol) it’s under review for the priority batch!

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