Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

[LeLeeFNP]

Does anyone have any advice on how to make a strong letter of intent for Vanderbilt's Nurse residency program? I know they accept a lot of applicants for each cohort but I'm not sure how many people actually apply and how competetive it actually is. If there is anyone on here that is currently in the program, was previously or knows anyone who has gone through the program, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[JennRN09]

I wanted to reply back to SJonesRN. My GPA for my BSN was a 3.0 and my overall GPA is a 3.3 or 3.4. I know talking to Tracey they have what's called a point system and you have to have so many points from you applicantion to get an interview and then the interview is a point system as well and then they meet and discuss who they want. GPA is only one factor...but I'm sure it's not a terminate factor, cause I got selected for an interview.

I hope you get one :)

[nurse901]

Good luck to all of you!!!!!!!!! I was selected for an interview as well and I am so excited. SJones RN my GPA is only 3.27 so obviously it looks as if they are not just selecting people that have really high GPAs. It is a combination of GPA, references, letter of intent etc..... Hope that helped. YAY

[JennRN09]

nurse901 - Yay for your interview at Vanderbilt, which track are you going for?

[DRobinson85]

Did everyone else get selected for the adult track or pedi?

[DRobinson85]

GPA 3.6

[JennRN09]

I got selected for a ped track interview, but I was wondering if we could interview for more then one track (like are second choice). My e-mail title was directed to just peds, so I signed up for that one but didn't know if I was suppose to gives dates for my second choice? Does anyone know anything about that?

[JennRN09]

Starting checking your e-mails. My interview is set for Oct 19th at 10am for peds. Who is ever going to be up there at that time, I will see you then!!!!

[DRobinson85]

My email was titled for adult track did anyone elses say adult health, medicine, critical care??? When do they decide on those tracks? I sent my email back regarding my dates and times....

[am1790]

They just scheduled me for the 12th of October. I hope to meet some of you there. I'm excited and nervous, I hope I get a job there.

[nurse901]

Hello JennRN09!!!!! Thanks so much:) I applied for the Adult track (Critical Care) and my interview is set up for the end of October. I am out of state so I am excited that they selected me for an interview. Good luck to you:) YAY:)

[nurse901]

Hello DRobinson85!!! When I recieved the e-mail it stated the Adult Track but did not specify for Critical care, medical etc.... I assume they just interview all the adult track applicants and figure out where to place them. Hmmm not sure about that. Good luck to you!!!!!

[JennRN09]

Yea I'm out of state too. I can't wait...I'm freakin out a little cause I don't know what to expect and I wish I knew how many received offers for interviews and how my applicants they are going to take so I can see what my chances are.