[Member30]

Hello,
I just got accepted for the MEPN program in CSU Dominguez hills,CA. Was hoping if anyone else who applied, got their official letter of acceptance from the university. Any advice from people already into similar programs? ....I start this fall.
Thanks

[JaneyW]

I am a CSUDH student getting my MSN with an education emphasis. I started last January. I like it so far. What is MEPN?

[Member30]

Hey Janey,
MEPN is master's entry-level program in professional nursing. It is meant for individuals with bachelor's degrees in fields other than nursing. It is a 2 year program and prepares students to be generalists. It is also called the MEPN-CNL program(clinical nurse leader).
Do u have most classes online and how has the faculty been so far?

[JaneyW]

That is a new program for them. I do have a BA in psych, but I have been an RN for 4 years now. I am a 'pathway' student in that I don't have my BSN, only my ADN. What is your bachelor's degree in? What do you want to do in nursing?

[Member30]

Hey,
I have a bachelor's in Microbiology from India. I was working there in a research lab. So i dont have any direct healthcare experience.I was thinking of pursuing CNS with the parent-child or psych option.

[JaneyW]

So, are you an RN? I thought that was a prereq for the MSN. I know I had to send a copy of my license.

[Member30]

Not for the MEPN program. Students would give the NCLEX exam at the end of the program and apply for the license.
I am not a RN.