Vanderbilt NP Direct Entry 2022

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Hi everyone! I'm starting to think about my application this fall and thought I would start a forum for any prospective students interested in applying to Vanderbilt direct entry for 2022. 

Are there any students from Vanderbilt over here who can tell us what the program is like?

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On 12/29/2021 at 8:37 AM, Sam Mathews said:

Are there any students from Vanderbilt over here who can tell us what the program is like?

I can speak from the part time, distance AGPCNP program! I work full time, chose to do part-time due to not totally being in a rush. Also I have kids and felt the need to still work. I will cut back sometime second year when clinicals begin. 
 

In general if and once you get in, set aside time to do CastleBranch requirements that VUSN requires. This means getting all your immunizations in order, your license, getting a physical, etc. I think I may need to repeat these honestly because I am the program for two years compared to one. 
 

Class wise, there are pre recorded lectures, synchronous zoom days and scheduled in-person block weeks that correspond to your courses. There are weekly readings, quizzes and remote proctor exams on scheduled days. A planner or some way to stay organized is absolutely necessary!! There are more interactive assignments too (from what I see what’s coming during second semester), so it varies! Just be prepared to choose taking an exam at set in stone times. For example, a patho course will have an exam open from 7-9am CST or 7-9p CST and you have 90 min to do the exam. But you need to try to keep your exam taking within the window it is available. If you’re not in TN, take into account the time difference. I live in Oregon so I took the exams at 5pm PST. Remember that, too, for due dates for other things. 

Fyi you must have a B- or better in each class to pass said class. You get one chance to repeat, otherwise I believe that’s it. 

Books wise, I did half electronic and half tangible. I found I liked having the electronic version really handy! There are electronic versions of the ones you physically buy (after you buy them), so check out the company sites to access. VUSN also has electronic versions of texts for free so just scope out the digital library. Some are good for everyone, some only allow like 6 out at a time. One professor did say a primary care text is better to have physically due to the limitations of the VUSN library so just keep track of that! 
 

One thing I really enjoy is that the professors understand you have other things going on in your lives. Take the time to schedule office hours with them (over zoom even!) if you ever find yourself having questions or concerns about anything. I struggled on one exam, and my professor went over each one to find a pattern in my incorrect answers to help me study for a comprehensive. It was really nice. My kids were running around in the background too, so we talked about them and her kids. I find everyone at VUSN personable. 
 

One last thing, find someone to study with. I found someone who helped make study guides with me. She did one for one week, I did the other another week and we alternated for the exams. Funny thing is, we are both across the country from each other!! But it was super nice to share the load. VUSN introduces you to GroupMe texting but since I am part time, it hasn’t been toooo helpful.. I dunno. 


Anyway! That’s my two cents. Good luck!!

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5 hours ago, kcheck5 said:

I can speak from the part time, distance AGPCNP program! I work full time, chose to do part-time due to not totally being in a rush. Also I have kids and felt the need to still work. I will cut back sometime second year when clinicals begin. 
 

In general if and once you get in, set aside time to do CastleBranch requirements that VUSN requires. This means getting all your immunizations in order, your license, getting a physical, etc. I think I may need to repeat these honestly because I am the program for two years compared to one. 
 

Class wise, there are pre recorded lectures, synchronous zoom days and scheduled in-person block weeks that correspond to your courses. There are weekly readings, quizzes and remote proctor exams on scheduled days. A planner or some way to stay organized is absolutely necessary!! There are more interactive assignments too (from what I see what’s coming during second semester), so it varies! Just be prepared to choose taking an exam at set in stone times. For example, a patho course will have an exam open from 7-9am CST or 7-9p CST and you have 90 min to do the exam. But you need to try to keep your exam taking within the window it is available. If you’re not in TN, take into account the time difference. I live in Oregon so I took the exams at 5pm PST. Remember that, too, for due dates for other things. 

Fyi you must have a B- or better in each class to pass said class. You get one chance to repeat, otherwise I believe that’s it. 

Books wise, I did half electronic and half tangible. I found I liked having the electronic version really handy! There are electronic versions of the ones you physically buy (after you buy them), so check out the company sites to access. VUSN also has electronic versions of texts for free so just scope out the digital library. Some are good for everyone, some only allow like 6 out at a time. One professor did say a primary care text is better to have physically due to the limitations of the VUSN library so just keep track of that! 
 

One thing I really enjoy is that the professors understand you have other things going on in your lives. Take the time to schedule office hours with them (over zoom even!) if you ever find yourself having questions or concerns about anything. I struggled on one exam, and my professor went over each one to find a pattern in my incorrect answers to help me study for a comprehensive. It was really nice. My kids were running around in the background too, so we talked about them and her kids. I find everyone at VUSN personable. 
 

One last thing, find someone to study with. I found someone who helped make study guides with me. She did one for one week, I did the other another week and we alternated for the exams. Funny thing is, we are both across the country from each other!! But it was super nice to share the load. VUSN introduces you to GroupMe texting but since I am part time, it hasn’t been toooo helpful.. I dunno. 


Anyway! That’s my two cents. Good luck!!

Thank you for your kind input!

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Does anyone know when we will receive information about financial aid? I thought I heard we would get info before we even know if we’re accepted or not but I wasn’t sure. 

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7 minutes ago, natalieeaus said:

Does anyone know when we will receive information about financial aid? I thought I heard we would get info before we even know if we’re accepted or not but I wasn’t sure. 

I got the financial aid email at the end of January 2021 after I applied in Oct 2020. 

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On 12/22/2021 at 11:44 PM, KgirlBrink said:

I'm applying to the CNM program for 2022... waiting is the worst part.  I applied to Yale and UPenn too, but Vanderbilt is my first choice. Already got rejected from Yale (found out today). Anyone else applying to midwifery?

Yes, I am also applying for Midwifery. I also waiting for UPenn BSN/MSN 2022 cohort. I didn't get into UCSF bummed but they aren’t at the top rank for midwifery anyways. 
 

Does anyone know when we should look out for the acceptance letters? April  maybe? 

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I think it is sometime end of February beginning of March, but I can never find anything on their website about it. I remember reading that during the application process. Good luck - hope to see you there! 

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7 hours ago, Diamondkey said:

Yes, I am also applying for Midwifery. I also waiting for UPenn BSN/MSN 2022 cohort. I didn't get into UCSF bummed but they aren’t at the top rank for midwifery anyways. 
 

Does anyone know when we should look out for the acceptance letters? April  maybe? 

The last two years, those who applied by the priority date found out around Valentine’s day. I remember being at work, I was getting notifications on post after post on allnurses about people getting in. I got my acceptance letter on February 15th, 2021. It felt like anyone from all the specialties were getting them! Including rejection letters.

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Specializes in Prenatal.

Okay , got it! Thank you both. 
So are you currently in the program? 

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22 minutes ago, Diamondkey said:

Okay , got it! Thank you both. 
So are you currently in the program? 

I am in my second semester of the  AGPCNP. Mine will be 6 semesters as a part time student.

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Anyone else anxiously awaiting next week?

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Specializes in Prenatal.

Yes, I thought I was the only one. Do you know when we should expect to hear from them? 

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