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1. Anyone Apply to UCSF ANP program?

   reglet replied to ladydi94956's topic in NP

   Last fall I applied to the UCSF Masters Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN--for non-nursing bachelors degree holders), but did not get in. That particular program--one year to get you ready to sit for NCLEX, and two to get the masters degree--is extremel...

2. Entrance essay: I cannot write a 200 word essay!

   reglet replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in NP

   I concur with llg's and Protongirl's comments. I was a technical writer and editor for years before diverting down the path to nursing. Keep it short, to the point, and make them want more! Good luck!

3. Interview for NP program -- hints appreciated!

   reglet replied to SoundofMusic's topic in NP

   I hope to be in your position, SoundofMusic, early next year--preparing for a NP program interview. BCgradnurse is spot-on: This IS a job interview. You should certainly dress professionally, and be prepared to answer questions about why you're hopin...

4. Best path to take in pursuing a career in Nurse Practitioning?

   reglet replied to alcoop86's topic in NP

   I would also suggest looking into direct-entry MSN programs. I already have a BA (in linguistics), so when I started out looking into nursing, I was quickly pointed away from BSN programs because I already had a bachelor's degree (and all the breadth...

5. FNP: Daily grind and glory

   reglet replied to reglet's topic in NP

   Hi, misplaced1-- In a nutshell, I have switched careers because I was burnt out from 18 years in the Silicon Valley, high-tech pressure-cooker. (Perhaps I'm only switching one pressure-cooker for another, but I feel I can offer more to society in med...

6. FNP: Daily grind and glory

   reglet replied to reglet's topic in NP

   Hi, BCgradnurse-- Thanks very much for your thoughtful response to my posting. The overall picture you provided meshes generally with what I'm expecting to do--so your thoughts were very helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to respond. Regards, ...

7. FNP: Daily grind and glory

   reglet posted a topic in NP

   I am currently taking prerequisite courses to enter RN school, with an ultimate goal of becoming a family nurse practitioner. I'm a "mature" student, having left high-tech to start a new career. (My previous work was as a technical writer and editor ...