Vanderbilt PreSpecialty Fall 2022

[GentleG]

Hey, Im applying to the fall 2022 Pre-specialty MSN program and I just wanted to open up a topic since I hadn't seen one yet

[meagenm]

On 2/19/2022 at 8:10 AM, meagenm said:

Mhm, I'm in the same boat ? 

I realized even though I submitted my app by the priority deadline I had only provided unofficial transcripts so my app wasn't considered complete. ?

[Kevin]

On 2/18/2022 at 7:18 PM, fnptobe5 said:

Hi everyone! I am a current PreSpecialty student and am happy to answer any questions via personal message!

Hi, I am interested in hearing the experiences of people in the Vanderbilt prespecialty program.  There doesn't seem to be anyway to PM you so I have to ask here.   How intense is the first year? How are the clinicals and are they intense or relatively laid back? Also how is the job market?  Is it relatively easy for people who did the program full time for 2 years and went straight through to get hired?  I would think groups would be hesitant to hire someone with all the knowledge but no experience as a psych nurse.  My dream job would be telepsych, do you know anyone who has accepted a job like that? If so could you put me in touch with them?    Thanks for doing this. 

[caligirl_2424]

On 2/23/2022 at 3:36 PM, meagenm said:

I realized even though I submitted my app by the priority deadline I had only provided unofficial transcripts so my app wasn't considered complete. ?

The same thing happened with me ?

[fnptobe5]

On 3/1/2022 at 8:26 AM, Kevin said:

Hi, I am interested in hearing the experiences of people in the Vanderbilt prespecialty program.  There doesn't seem to be anyway to PM you so I have to ask here.   How intense is the first year? How are the clinicals and are they intense or relatively laid back? Also how is the job market?  Is it relatively easy for people who did the program full time for 2 years and went straight through to get hired?  I would think groups would be hesitant to hire someone with all the knowledge but no experience as a psych nurse.  My dream job would be telepsych, do you know anyone who has accepted a job like that? If so could you put me in touch with them?    Thanks for doing this. 

Hello! The first year has been busy, but I have found it to be manageable. Clinicals are typically one 12 hour day a week. You go to clinicals within the first month of school, so you are jumping right into it, but by the time you go to the hospital you're ready for it. I do not know the answer to the rest of your questions, as I am still in school and not searching for a job yet. I have loved my time so far at Vanderbilt, and do not regret coming here one bit!

[meagenm]

Just received a rejection for CNM track. Feels good to have a final decision either way! Best of luck to you all. ✨

[futurenp1997, RN]

Any current pre-specialty students can talk about how challenging the first year is? Is it super hard and stressful? I just want to know what to expect.

[melllll]

Hi! Is anyone looking into the Nurse Corps Scholarship? I looked at past threads and many students were saying that you are eligible starting from pre-specialty year, but I'm a bit confused since the eligibility requirements this year seem to be pretty strict on requiring one to have an RN license to apply.

[zacharias18]

I just got into pediatric primary care off the waitlist!! Check your accounts !

[ms4]

Has anyone else who applied in February heard back yet? 

[FNP- PMHNP hopeful, NP]

26 minutes ago, ms4 said:

Has anyone else who applied in February heard back yet? 

I applied early February and have not heard anything yet. (Post masters PMHNP)

[caligirl_2424]

14 hours ago, ms4 said:

Has anyone else who applied in February heard back yet? 

I applied early January and haven’t heard anything 

[Dbrunk]

Early Jan and nothing for postasters pmhnp.  I called and (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) said they will be trying to work through the late applicants next week after Spring break.