DoulaMama

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1. Nursing student/Single mom

   DoulaMama replied to AnkleBitten's topic in General Students

   I am also a 100% custody single mom of a 3 year old, in a masters-entry nursing program (i.e. SUPER accelerated!). Guess what? You have a leg up on everyone else. You already know what sleep deprivation is and you already know how to multi-task. My b...

2. Bedside... Really?

   DoulaMama replied to Jennie.K's topic in CNM

   I am a student nurse in a very competitive CNM/WHNP masters entry program. I LOVE bedside nursing. Bedside nursing has given me a deeper understanding about how the body works that will incredibly enhance my advanced practice skills. I don't just lea...

3. 2013 UCSF MEPN Applicants

   DoulaMama replied to serahfarron's topic in Post Graduate

   *BREAKING NEWS FOR MIDWIFERY MEPNS!!!!* UCSF has just been granted extra funds to ACCEPT MEPN MIDWIFERY APPLICANTS FOR 2012/2013 application cycle! I just wanted to share the happy news as soon as possible (we JUST found out). The application should ...

4. 2013 UCSF MEPN Applicants

   DoulaMama replied to serahfarron's topic in Post Graduate

   I got in on my second try to the nurse-midwifery specialty. Here are some stats...My GPA was around 3.8, my GRE math/verbal scores were low (I think combined around 1050 or 1100?-- i took it twice). However, I think my writing was high around a 5 or ...

5. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

   DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate

   It's challenging for those of us on the waitlist, in limbo. I wonder how soon they notify us if a spot opens up? And if people are waiting until exactly March 8th to accept or decline? I feel like if I haven't heard anything at this point, it's proba...

6. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

   DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate

   I'm actually spending the time getting together with friends who I likely won't get to see very much if I start school in June. I thought the interview process was a good experience and really enjoyed meeting all of the other candidates. I'm excited.

7. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

   DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate

   Wow, I'm glad someone broke the ice after the awkwardness.... magallanes-- checkered tie, nice. I'm open to saying hi too! average height, long blonde hair, wearing mostly black (dun dun dun), in the afternoon session. I'm no longer certain if I wi...

8. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

   DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate

   Education-related budget cuts, particularly in nursing drive me nuts, especially because of the long-term health and financial consequences of such decisions... Meanwhile, I'm supposed to be prepping for my interview, but alas, I am stalking allnurse...

9. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

   DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate

   I feel excited about the interview and about being surrounded by all of you :) I look forward to meeting new people!

10. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate

    Afternoon session for me :) Looking forward to it!

11. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate

    Congrats dedicatedone, I am also interviewing on the 27th! Anyone else interviewing on the 27th?

12. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate

    January 27th. Normal envelope, by the way, in case anyone was wondering.

13. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate

    Just received my letter. I got an interview! Happy...surprised...happy... I live in a small town south of San Francisco, for reference and my letter was dated December 7th.

14. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate

    I love how I was trying to be all cool not thinking about the letter... but, um, now I really want to know! Where is that letter?! lol

15. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate

    Here goes round 2! About to submit for CNM/WHNP I am *really* really hoping that more students who are parents are accepted into the program this year.