[rchamp59]

[quote=bambou]Interesting discussion on this forum and congratulations to everybody who was accepted!
I will apply to the MEPN program at UCSF this year. Do you have any advice regarding the application process?
I have a Bachelors in anthropology. Do you know a lot of people with a background not in health care, biology or others?
I am a native french speaker. Do you know a lot of people in the program who speak english as a second language? Is a disadvantage?

Hi Melody,

My undergrad was in criminal justice so at least your degree is one of the sciences, : ) Having any language is a bonus, and with french I would maybe take some spanish classes if you have time. You will pick it up quickly and having spanish on your application will help more than french. I would also do volunteer work somewhere. I think it shows two things: one you are compassionate, and two you understand what you are getting yourself into. I was surprised by how many of my fellow students in the prerequisite classes were not doing any volunteer work, don't know if they got interviews or not. Volunteering does not have to be the huge commitment that some people think it is. I do three hours a week at an emergency department and that is it. It is a great way to meet nurses, physician assistants, doctors etc., observe what they really do, and see if you really want to deal with it. The prerequisite classes were the log-jam for me as the classes fill up so fast, at least in the community colleges. Hope this helps, and good luck to you!

[Karotte]

So, did anyone interview yesterday? Any comments?

[JT3TRC]

Both interviews had similar questions. Straight-forward, not difficult questions. Both the faculty member and the Nurse Manager were very friendly and talkative. It was a good experience. There are so many qualified applicants, I'm sure it is a difficult decision process. Too bad we have to wait a month to find out acceptance/denial status!

[rchamp59]

Originally Posted by JT3TRC

Both interviews had similar questions. Straight-forward, not difficult questions. Both the faculty member and the Nurse Manager were very friendly and talkative. It was a good experience. There are so many qualified applicants, I'm sure it is a difficult decision process. Too bad we have to wait a month to find out acceptance/denial status!

I got my acceptance letter today, : ) Has anyone else heard anything? I was surprised, they want an answer by March 8th, and there was no mention of a deposit being required...

[Karotte]

Congrats, rchamp59! I've also been accepted into the nurse-midwifery track and I'm SO excited. My husband and I are already trying to make plans for our move to San Francisco.
Anybody else? What specialty are you, rchamp59?

[lrclayton]

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[diddle]

Hi! I am planning on applying to the MEPN program this fall. This question is specifically directed to Emily, but also anyone else who might know. Do you know which Masters Specialties are the most competitive? Also, someone told me that nobody ever gets in their first time applying, and the majority of those who are in the program had to at least apply twice. Is this true? Thanks!

[Karotte]

Diddle,

Let me share what I've heard:

1. It sounded like the FNP and Midwifery tracks are the most competitive.

2. I got in the first time around, so it can be done!!

Good luck!!

[rchamp59]

I agree those are the most competitive tracks, FNP and Midwifery, but I also got in on the first try, and it was in the FNP track. So do not let that influence you at all, go for it!

[bostongal]

Congratulations rchamp59 and Karotte. I also got an acceptance letter! Yeah, I was a little stunned that they didn't ask for a $500 deposit, but hey, that's fine with me!