Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

[SCNP2B]

Hi all!

I just wanted to get a thread started for those who plan on applying to Vanderbilt's prespecialty (for non-nurses) MSN program. I only recently discovered this program about 2 months ago and am absolutely enamored with it! I plan to apply to 8 schools for this cycle, but Vanderbilt is at the very top of my list. I am looking into FNP, which has the distance option. I am not sure whether or not I would prefer to stay at Vanderbilt for the whole program, but I do like that there is the option.

Aside from finishing up micro this summer and taking the GRE in a month, I am fully ready to apply. Just need the application for 2011 to open up!

Anyone else?

[stephdowling]

Thanks for taking the time to post so much helpful info for us aspiring Commadores. I have a couple of question about clinicals.

1. Do the second semester clinical rotations also have 5-6 students per instructor on the unit?

2. How does that work... is each student assigned a patient and a nurse on the floor to follow or are all 5 students working with the instructor and one patient?

3. Are there two days of clinicals in the second semester?

4. What exactly is the adult health rotation?

I'm looking forward to hearing more

[BuMan]

Meredith - Many, many thanks for this info - it's great to have a first-hand account of what (hopefully) is to come.

[BuMan]

Hey Evaamber -- at least they're reading the essays! Were you called by the ACNP director? I've had a couple of emails with her and she seems like a genuinely nice lady.

[Evita]

BuMan - no calls, just emails. She and the admissions officer have both been really nice, but no hints from either about my chances. Guess We're all waiting and seeing.

[rtaylr5]

Meredith~

Thank you for all the helpful info! I do have a couple of questions as well...

1. What would you suggest doing to prepare for the pre-specialty program? Certain courses to review?

2. You mentioned that most people live near campus, but do you know anyone that does commute from the outskirts of Nashville? If so, do you know what their experience may be?

Thanks again!

Becca

And yes.... dying here for an answer!!!!!! Thank goodness February is a short-ish month!

[mamalex]

I had my phone interview on Wednesday morning, by the way! Now waiting with all of you :)

[mef06011]

Congrats on the interview mamalex! The woman I interviewed with said the midwifery cohort is about 30, so maybe we'll be classmates! I'm hoping to visit Nashville over my spring break, if I get in, of course! I've never been, and I'm excited to see it (hopefully)!

[SEC East]

I've sort of been lurking on this thread for about a month or so. I just completed my application with Vandy (FNP) and I'm wondering if anyone reading this thread applied for Direct Entry as a BSN grad AND received an interview.....

Does anyone know if interviews are only for Pre-Speciality applicants?

[mamalex]

Does anyone on this thread also have children? I am the single mama of two little boys. I am thinking of going to Nashville sometime soon just to look around at school situations. My oldest went to school for the first time this year (1st grade) and my youngest is still at home with me! This will be a big change for them...if I get to go!

[5ofPEEP]

Hi guys!

It's my first post on here, and I guessing this is the closest forum for me! I'm a RN BSN, yesterday I mailed off my application for the ACNP -intensivist program! anyone else out there also applied for that program? I'm super nervous and wondering when we think we might hear back! Good Luck everyone!!!

[rtaylr5]

Mamalex,

Rest assured, you are not alone! I also am a single mother of three children, ages 11, 10, and 5. From my understanding, the best schools are in Williams County. I have looked into the Bellevue area myself. I was reccommended this direction because not only are the schools better but as far as a commute it is a little less stressful in this direction. I have also explored living closer to campus and trying to find the best Davidson County schools. There are quite a few magnet schools, but Nashville already had the annual lottery, so admission would be based upon whether or not accepted or if there is room available. Unfortunately, until we have confirmation of attendance and can show residency in Nashville, we can't apply to the magnet schools for the kids.

Best of luck for us both! If we both get it, we can possibly meet! =)

[yooe]

anyone applied to prespecialty anp/gnp track? i was wondering how competitive it was...