Vanderbilt PreSpecialty Fall 2022

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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

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Does anyone know the admissions statistics? 

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29 minutes ago, mass291 said:

Does anyone else have acceptance(s) that they're worried about answering in time? For me it's JHU (must answer by 2/18). I know VUSN has typically released MSN decisions ~2/15. I know I can put down the $500 and go back on it, but I'd love to not do that because it's $500 LOL.

Anyone else also accepted to JHU? If so, how are you weighing the possibility of Vanderbilt vs. JHU?

Hi! I was also accepted into JHU. Besides the cost, I'm mostly indecisive about specializing. I know someone currently in the Hopkins program and they really valued the wide variety of clinical placements. Personally, I'm not 100% sure about doing an NP Program when I don't have field experience to know which specialty has my heart.

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21 minutes ago, cnacaroline said:

Hi! I was also accepted into JHU. Besides the cost, I'm mostly indecisive about specializing. I know someone currently in the Hopkins program and they really valued the wide variety of clinical placements. Personally, I'm not 100% sure about doing an NP Program when I don't have field experience to know which specialty has my heart.

That's definitely something I'm considering. Personally, I'm like 99% sure I want to do PMHNP; my only remaining hesitation is around whether I might like to add or integrate w/ FNP/primary care delivery of those services. I agree that JHU definitely provides more latitude for exploration of that sort of thing...

I am also pretty keen on attaching some sort of mental health policy/systems work to clinical PMHNP work, so I'm trying to figure out if going the fast-to-APRN route via Vanderbilt puts me at a disadvantage if I essentially want to pursue a DNP after MSN?

What are you thinking about the cohort size/composition, Nashville v. Baltimore, reputation, length of program, or other pros and cons, if you don't mind me asking?

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22 minutes ago, mass291 said:

That's definitely something I'm considering. Personally, I'm like 99% sure I want to do PMHNP; my only remaining hesitation is around whether I might like to add or integrate w/ FNP/primary care delivery of those services. I agree that JHU definitely provides more latitude for exploration of that sort of thing...

I am also pretty keen on attaching some sort of mental health policy/systems work to clinical PMHNP work, so I'm trying to figure out if going the fast-to-APRN route via Vanderbilt puts me at a disadvantage if I essentially want to pursue a DNP after MSN?

What are you thinking about the cohort size/composition, Nashville v. Baltimore, reputation, length of program, or other pros and cons, if you don't mind me asking?

There's definitely a lot more to the programs than I considered while I was applying. I've heard that it can be hard to find jobs in certain areas with the faster APRN as there is a lack of hands-on experience. It's appealing for sure, but my goal is to be as hireable as possible. I've been applying to midwife/women's health programs but I feel like I would be able to get solid experiences in those areas post-grad from JHU before going back to school for a DNP. 

As far as location, I'm not local to Nashville or Baltimore, so I've been getting a lot my info from these forums. Rent seems about the same in both areas. An aspect that's a little daunting to me is the fact that clinicals for VUSN can be anywhere, not even necessarily in TN. I don't know anyone on the east coast or in the south, so I don't have any interpersonal draws to either!

Both are really prestigious schools, though. We'd be lucky to study at either and I do feel like having either on a resume would be a great way to get your foot in the door when searching for jobs.

A lot of the programs I applied to are anywhere between 16 months and 4 years. Putting that time (and money!) into a generalist program seems maybe not the smartest... but thinking long term it might be worth it?

I don't know a lot about past VUSN cohorts. I know JHU's is around 120 and they seem to be consistent with diversity in their admitted students.

There's so much for us to consider, but I don't think there is a bad choice to be made! Honestly, I'd just be happy to have some options to choose from! I'd be curious to hear your thoughts (and anyone else's) as well!!

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Specializes in FNP.
1 hour ago, cnacaroline said:

There's definitely a lot more to the programs than I considered while I was applying. I've heard that it can be hard to find jobs in certain areas with the faster APRN as there is a lack of hands-on experience. It's appealing for sure, but my goal is to be as hireable as possible. I've been applying to midwife/women's health programs but I feel like I would be able to get solid experiences in those areas post-grad from JHU before going back to school for a DNP. 

As far as location, I'm not local to Nashville or Baltimore, so I've been getting a lot my info from these forums. Rent seems about the same in both areas. An aspect that's a little daunting to me is the fact that clinicals for VUSN can be anywhere, not even necessarily in TN. I don't know anyone on the east coast or in the south, so I don't have any interpersonal draws to either!

Both are really prestigious schools, though. We'd be lucky to study at either and I do feel like having either on a resume would be a great way to get your foot in the door when searching for jobs.

A lot of the programs I applied to are anywhere between 16 months and 4 years. Putting that time (and money!) into a generalist program seems maybe not the smartest... but thinking long term it might be worth it?

I don't know a lot about past VUSN cohorts. I know JHU's is around 120 and they seem to be consistent with diversity in their admitted students.

There's so much for us to consider, but I don't think there is a bad choice to be made! Honestly, I'd just be happy to have some options to choose from! I'd be curious to hear your thoughts (and anyone else's) as well!!

I keep seeing the statement about difficulty finding jobs for NPs that come out of these types of programs due to lack of nursing experience, in these forums. I'm wondering where this is coming from? There may be some prejudice on the behalf of some nurses due to this, yes, but RNs and NPs do not do the same job. Working as an RN definitely prepares you for learning to deal with patients but so does other fields. I guess if you went straight from high school to undergrad to the program, the lack of work experience in general may be inhibitory. The individuals that I know of did not have any trouble finding employment. Maybe check out this blog if you're interested: https://sincerelyangie.blog/2017/06/25/accelerated-MSN-programs/ 

I'm sure both programs are great! Vandy is a little shorter I think. I am going through similar thought processes with Vandy and Emory. Good Luck and either way, just get to where you want to be.

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I'm curious to know- how many people are applying straight from undergrad programs? 

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Not me,  I'm 38 and switching careers

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Specializes in Future nurse-midwife.

Me either, I’m 31 and graduated with my BA in bio in 2014. 

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43 minutes ago, cc914 said:

I'm curious to know- how many people are applying straight from undergrad programs? 

Im 23 and graduated last year, so I’ve been working for about a year before (hopefully!) attending grad school 

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Specializes in FNP.
41 minutes ago, KgirlBrink said:

Not me,  I'm 38 and switching careers

I'm older than you and am also switching careers.

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1 hour ago, cc914 said:

I'm curious to know- how many people are applying straight from undergrad programs? 

I graduated from undergrad in 2020! 

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32 minutes ago, caligirl_2424 said:

I graduated from undergrad in 2020! 

I am going to be graduating this May! 

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