UVA CNL May 2011 applicants

soulshine101 · Oct 18, 2012

HEy Healers art,

Let me know if you get an interview, I'm sitting here holding out hope:) Do you live in Cville?

the healer's art · Oct 18, 2012

No I am from out of state. I haven't heard anything yet! Oh this waiting is agony!

Meg11 · Oct 19, 2012

Good luck to both of you! Waiting is definitely the hardest part.

This program has been challenging both personally and professionally but I can honestly say that it is one of the best decisions I made. With one semester left, I feel confident that I will be a competent nurse with the tools to collaborate care and use evidence based techniques throughout my career. The 1000 1:1 precepted hours are the biggest advantage over many other programs I saw because I've been able to directly apply what I've learned in class to the clinical setting first hand.

Soulshine: Don't worry about your worries about "lack of experience": Many of us had less volunteer experience with even more varied previous undergraduate degrees. They really make a point to consider all aspects of the applicant. I was worried because at the time I applied, I didn't have grades for A&P 1 and 2, but it all turned out ok. Everyone has their shortcomings, but they want to know that you can bring a unique experience to the role as a clinical nurse leader.

Keep me updated as things go along!

flkeys · Oct 22, 2012

Of those they interview for the UVA MSN CNL program, does anyone know approximately what percentage are accepted? and what percentage are wait listed?

UVA Grad Nursing · Oct 22, 2012

FL Keys:

Last year we interviewed approximately 80 applicants for the entering cohort of 24. We made approximately 30 offers, and had a short waiting list of 10. Our yield is fairly high (owing to the 1000 1:1 clinical hours and the value of a UVa education where instate tuition is 15K and out-of-state tuition is 25K per year --- less than half the price of our private competitor schools on the East Coast).

soulshine101 · Oct 22, 2012

Hey flkeys,

Have you interviewed?

flkeys · Oct 22, 2012

i have not. how about you soulshine?

soulshine101 · Oct 23, 2012

No I wish:) Have you been invited?

booblinns · Oct 23, 2012

I applied to the program as well. Anxious and nervous. Although I got all A's in my pre-reqs and I believe strong recommendations, I think my past may come to haunt me. Has the UVA CNL program ever admitted anyone with a criminal past from ten years ago? I researched the Nursing Board site and looked at so many cases. The only time they denied licensure even after people lied about it on their application was if someone stole prescription drugs. What is the admissions rate for situations like this?

the healer's art · Oct 24, 2012

I haven't been invited either! Is it alphabetical order? or are the strongest applicants are asked to interview last?

soulshine101 · Oct 24, 2012

Have you applied elsewhere healer's art?

UVA Grad Nursing · Oct 24, 2012

We review files in the order that they become complete (all recommendations and all transcripts). We interview 6-12 people per week, and send emails to those individuals the weekend immediately preceding the interview. We expect to be conducting interviews until December 15 (with breaks at Thanksgiving, final exams, etc). The interviews are conducted by regular CNL faculty, and are scheduled around their availability -- which varies from week to week.

Also, people who look good on paper may not have good interviews. The reverse is also very true. Do not read anything into the process if you have not been interviewed yet. We are only in our second week of interviews now (of 7 or 8 total weeks).