Vanderbilt Pre-Specialty (for non-RNs) MSN 2013

[sarahdukie]

Hi All,

There doesn't seem to be a thread yet for pre-specialty Vandy applicants (the thread going now seems to consist mostly of grad entry), so I thought I'd start one! Any other pre-specialty folks out there? I am from Seattle and applied for the PMHNP track.

Looking forward to seeing who turns up!

Sarah

[hewoods]

Wgrussell- all she said was the latest we would know is Wednesday. And if I haven't heard to call by 3. So I'm not sure what that means. Worth11- do you know of anyone else that was accepted?? I wish I was going to the open house but I have to work this weekend' boo! I'd love to hear any info that you may get! Congrats on being accepted!

[worth11]

Thanks, hewoods! I know of two others who were accepted for ACNP, but I'm not sure how or when they were notified. I'll definitely pass along any info I get, and in the meantime I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for the both of you!

[KoKe]

I called today and they told me I was waitlisted.

[jb30]

I was stoked to apply for the NHSC Scholarship, but found out that us Pre-Specialty guys are ineligible. This is from their Application Guide:

Applicants are

ineligible if they are:

(1) Enrolled in a physician assistant (P.A.) program and are specializing in areas other than primary health care. For example, P.A. programs with a surgical or emergency room focus;

(2) In the pre-professional phase of their health professions education. For example, taking undergraduate pre-requisites for admission to a P.A. training program;

(3) Enrolled in a nursing Bridge Program. For example, RN-MSN, BSN-MSN, Direct Entry, Graduate Pre-specialty or Entry to Practice programs; OR

(4) Pursuing a doctoral degree in nursing.

Really sucks...

[incher]

If anyone is still packing for open house, it is COLD in Nashville today with light flurries.

[bbcc]

I believe the pre-specialty program does count as Direct Entry - that's what it's called at almost every other school, but yeah, seems surprising that you have to actually be enrolled, so I guess it would only cover the 2nd year of our program! It seems a lot of the scholarships are that way - I know the ACNM scholarship is only for people who've completed at least 1 semester

[KoKe]

For those who were accepted, when is your deadline to send your deposit?

[oau3]

27th for PMHNP

[kms673]

I am not going on Sat. due to the weather. Would anyone be willing to share the highlights on the forum? Particularly info regarding fin. aid and clinicals.

[tadams22]

In to acute care!! Anyone know how to decide between here and Yale?? Any thoughts appreciated, both current students and perspectives!!!

[bbcc]

For starters, would you rather live in New Haven or Nashville? Seems like an obvious choice to me...

[tadams22]

Yah. Definitely different. I'm from the Northeast though, so Yale is a lot closer to my family and I've never really had much exposure to the south. I'm going down to visit in a couple weeks though! It would be cool to try something really different...!