Vanderbilt Summer 2011

[Guest463066]

I know it's still early, but the application process starts in 2 days and I'm getting antzy about just applying. I saw past threads on here about previous cohort application process and wanted to start one for the summer cohort. I'm applying with one of my friends from school, and we both have Vandy as our #1 choice.

Anyone else on here thinking about applying soon?

[LM064]

Mangatron, I feel the same way! I am applying to the Summer cohort as well and it is definitely my first choice :)

[tlm607]

I'm planning on applying too! I think I am going to work on my application & resume this week and finish it before all those nursing finals start!

[agapētos]

I'm applying as well! What track are you guys applying for?

[Lovelymo79]

Hi guys!! Count me in!!:yeah:I applied online...just waiting for the packet to come in the mail. So exciting!

I have to look at the rotations again..but I'm leaning towards the critical care track.

Let's keep in touch with each other along this process. Wishing us all LUCK!!

[agapētos]

I'm hoping to get into the Women's Health Track! I'm really excited that they added that one!

[deanna26]

Hey everyone! I am planning on applying too. I applied and interviewed last year, but no dice. I am hoping my chances are better this time around.

[Lovelymo79]

Deanna, what track did you go for before...and which one are you going for now? How was the interview process? Are you from Tennesse or out-of-state?

[MemphisTiger]

Hi guys! I'm planning on applying too! But I don't see anything on the Vandy website about the summer application being available yet. Can someone direct me to where it is? All the info I'm finding was about the Winter 2011 cohort application process.

[deanna26]

lovely - I am from out of state, and I interviewed for critical care. It was a panel interview, mainly behavioral interview questions.

memphis - if you go on their human resources page, search for "Clinical Licensed Professional" jobs, and it's listed as Summer 2011 Nurse Residency Program, so under "S" for Summer, not listed with the RN positions, could be why you're not seeing it...

[Lovelymo79]

How long are you guys making your letter of intent? I want to make sure mine isn't too long or too short..

[deanna26]

Last time I only wrote about a page. You need to figure that they are combing through hundreds of apps, so we need to be concise - better to have one well-written page than a document that rambles on and on. Also, if you search "personal statement" or "statement of purpose" in addition to "letter of intent," you can find some good writing tips. Granted, a lot of the sources you'll find are tailoring the advice for applying to grad schools, but many of the same concepts are applicable in this situation.