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Psychmeout2

240 Posts

1 hour ago, ForeverPsych said:

My interviewer did take notes and referenced my application package (e.g., essays, LORs) with strong positive feedback. At the end of the interview, she said, "I'm going to do my best to advocate for you, and if there's another school you're considering, email me and I'll do my best to advocate for Yale and twist your arm!". I think it helped that I spent some time the night prior mentally crafting, but not rehearsing, responses to questions I anticipated I'd be asked. They asked all of them and a few more that I was prepared for because I'd answered them in essays for other programs I applied to. 

Even if I'm offered admission, I probably won't accept. I was admitted to Columbia's MDE/DNP program and am leaning heavily towards that because it's a 4-year DNP as opposed to Yale's 3-year masters. Plus, Columbia has the #1 DNP program in the country (US News rankings), has an amazing and innovative simulation center, and is in NYC. There has also been a push for the DNP to be the required level of preparation for advanced practice nurse roles in the future. And personally, it has always been my goal to earn a doctorate. I'm 99.9% confident that Columbia is the right choice for me. The only scenario I can imagine I'd consider Yale if I'm admitted is if they offer me a free ride basically.  

Whoa that's awesome! Mine said they did not look but gave positive feedback when I answered a certain question. It seemed liked they liked me but I know it's ultimately up to admissions. All those factors you mentioned are great points, and not just saying that because I'm sure those of us who are still waiting to hear would welcome the open seat ?! I think that far ahead as well so I get why you would lean that way. 

Psychmeout2

240 Posts

Did anyone send a thank you email after? If so, did they respond? 

Cprincesa

21 Posts

2 minutes ago, Psychmeout2 said:

Did anyone send a thank you email after? If so, did they respond? 

I sent one the next day, and did NOT receive a response. 

secondtimer14

179 Posts

2 hours ago, wp650 said:

Anyone teetering between this 3 year program and a DNP 4 year program? What are your thoughts? 

Personally no I would not consider a DNP right out of the gate. Everyone in the field I’ve talked to says DNPs are not well developed yet. People don’t understand the difference (is it researched-based like a PhD or an extra level of education/focus within a clinical context), and it won’t give you a leg up in hiring/pay (at least in the beginning) compared to the MSN. I’m also a career changer and old with kids so I do not want to spend extra time or money for a title I don’t need that won’t help me land that first job. 
 
I can fully see getting a DNP, PhD, or D of ED in 5-10 years so that I can eventually be nursing faculty. But I expect it’ll be the type of thing I can do around my clinical job/online when my kids are older, as required to become full faculty (hopefully I can start off as clinical faculty and work from there). Btw this is what my interviewer is doing - she’s been faculty for 10 years but is working on a remote D of ED with a concentration in nursing education so that she can become full faculty. 

ChemGirl

125 Posts

9 minutes ago, Psychmeout2 said:

Did anyone send a thank you email after? If so, did they respond? 

I did as well. I thanked her and mentioned that we have a commonality in specific research (I did my senior thesis on something she did research on). I didn’t get to mention it during due to the lack of time. She also said during the interview I could email her at any time with questions but I didn’t have any that she didn’t answer during my interview. She did take a few days to get back to me but she did and said she enjoyed our conversation. That eases some of my worry about the lack of note taking but not all of it ? have I mentioned how these will be the longest two week of my life...? ?

secondtimer14

179 Posts

11 minutes ago, Psychmeout2 said:

Did anyone send a thank you email after? If so, did they respond? 

I sent it later same day, and got a “it was nice meeting you. FYI we’re meeting third week so you should hear first week of February” response (I had *not* asked about when we would hear). 

secondtimer14

179 Posts

I also have to say - I think the cost of Yale is very fair. The cost is on par with all the local programs to me (including a public university). I mean, all these programs are pricey, but it doesn’t seem like they’re marking up the tuition just because it’s Yale, which for me makes it an obvious choice over my local options (Yale name for the same price!?) I did not apply to places like Hopkins and Penn for this reason - I’m sure they’re strong programs but when I read over 100k in tuition for the generalist ABSN/MSN my jaw hit the floor. 

confuseddog

49 Posts

My interviewer seemed like they didn’t want to be there unfortunately right from the start ?

Psychmeout2

240 Posts

20 minutes ago, confuseddog said:

My interviewer seemed like they didn’t want to be there unfortunately right from the start ?

I'm so sorry to hear that, I remember you menioned that before. Hopefully they were just having a bad day, butnot let it affect their opinion of you and able to take in how awesome you are! I know sometimes when I've had a moment, I can reflect back and try to make amends. Either way, definitely not your fault! You did your best, but that still sucks you had to experience that.

Nurse2be2021

26 Posts

I spoke to a Columbia DNP grad yesterday who spoke about the lack of experience she received in the DNP program and how she struggled to find a job after graduating. I think the main takeaway from my conversation w her is that a degree doesn’t mean much (doctorate or not) without the real experience. 

Before my conversation I was leaning towards Columbia’s MDE-DNP because it is a terminal degree but now I’m leaning towards Yale because the interaction I had w my interviewer felt more personal and supportive. My interviewer told me that she’s close w her students and on a texting basis because she wants to know her students and be confident they are getting what they need to succeed. That impressed me. I think this is much more achievable when in a small cohort like Yale. Columbia’s class size is over 200.

My mind is far from decided but I look forward to attending Columbia’s Admitted Students activities next week because I want to see how faculty really make themselves available to students. 

Psychmeout2

240 Posts

30 minutes ago, secondtimer14 said:

I also have to say - I think the cost of Yale is very fair. The cost is on par with all the local programs to me (including a public university). I mean, all these programs are pricey, but it doesn’t seem like they’re marking up the tuition just because it’s Yale, which for me makes it an obvious choice over my local options (Yale name for the same price!?) I did not apply to places like Hopkins and Penn for this reason - I’m sure they’re strong programs but when I read over 100k in tuition for the generalist ABSN/MSN my jaw hit the floor. 

Speaking of cost, anyone who got into Columbia or just knows the answer, how much is it?  Main reason I didn't apply this year( I fell in love last year) was because of the price tag. I believe looking at the thread for it someone had said $250k and I almost fainted. A quarter of a million dollars is basically medical school.  I had the same thought process as you @secondtimer14. Even though I don't have little ones, I wanted to go down the fastest route for the cheapest price and of course, quality education. Maybe they were mistaken or maybe it's changed, I should have researched it for this year and am honest enough to say I did not 

Psychmeout2

240 Posts

2 minutes ago, Nurse2be2021 said:

I spoke to a Columbia DNP grad yesterday who spoke about the lack of experience she received in the DNP program and how she struggled to find a job after graduating. I think the main takeaway from my conversation w her is that a degree doesn’t mean much (doctorate or not) without the real experience. 

Before my conversation I was leaning towards Columbia’s MDE-DNP because it is a terminal degree but now I’m leaning towards Yale because the interaction I had w my interviewer felt more personal and supportive. My interviewer told me that she’s close w her students and on a texting basis because she wants to know her students and be confident they are getting what they need to succeed. That impressed me. I think this is much mor achievable when in a small cohort like Yale. Columbia’s class size is over 200.

My mind is far from decided but I look forward to attending Columbia’s Admitted Students activities next week because I want to see how faculty really make themselves available to students. 

Ahhhh that was another thing I remember a student said too! They did not feel at one point that Columbia was as invested because of the sheer size of the cohort. I already experienced that at a very large public university and do not want to again. Hopefully they're taking this feedback into consideration for future cohorts, plus I know every student's experience of a program is different 

48 minutes ago, Cprincesa said:

I sent one the next day, and did NOT receive a response. 

Sorry to hear that! Hopefully they at least read and made a note you sent it!

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