Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

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Hi everyone--

Has anyone else out there applied to the UCSF MEPN program? They're supposed to send out letters this month (December) for the interview process. Has anyone gotten a letter yet? Will those that aren't asked to the interview process get a rejection letter now?

Crossing my fingers...!

Hi,

We just had our meeting with our advisor and we are 6 in the acute care track (one in pediatric care and 5 in adult care).

The program is great and eye-opening on many levels: complexity of the human body, death, work collaboration on the unit, communication...

The program is extremely intense this first quarter: around 38 hours of class/week (3 days of school and 2 days of clinical), 1 to 3 exams a week.

"A few advice for the next MEPN students: start doing community service 1 or 2 years before the application deadline, do a lot of research to know exactly where you are going (it will help the day of the interview), high GPA is better, my GRE scores were bad , learn a second language (Spanish highly recommended), get strong recommendation letters from people you know well (volunteer coordinator, nurse practitioner you volunteered with...), and most of all be confident."

Good Luck!

Hey, I am also trying to get ready to finish my application up in time to start in 2008. I am want to get into the Acute Care specialty. Can anyone who started this summer let me know how many Acute Care students were accepted? Also, how are you all enjoying the program so far?
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Hi everyone!

I hope all of you that started the program this year are doing wonderfully. I'm working on my application to begin next year, and I'm wondering if there are any others lurking around that are doing the same?

I too am in the same boat!

I have been reading the thread from the 2007 class as well as the 2006 class and they trials and tribulations are quite interesting because the people on here seem to want it so bad.

The main thing I have been looking for is anyone from the past classes who wishes to share their qualifications and I only have found a few. I think that is the largest unknow for those who are applying, we know our GPA and GRE's and something to comapre to is nice but at the same time there are those other factors out there such as the statement, the track/specialty you chose, languages, volunteer and professional experience, not to mention the interview itself for those lucky enough to make it there.

That being said it is the start of a long road so hopefully all who want it bad enough and have worked for it will see the fruits of their labor....

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Hi everyone!

I hope all of you that started the program this year are doing wonderfully. I'm working on my application to begin next year, and I'm wondering if there are any others lurking around that are doing the same?

Good morning,

I'm working on my application, too. Just need to finish my goal statement and bug some of my slacker references. I'm also taking Anatomy at Skyline this semester. How's everyone doing on their prerequisites?

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Hi there,

My prereqs are coming along. I finished stats during summer school, and am starting A&P today. I'm excited! I'm also taking prereqs for another school, so at this point, I've taken nutrition, stats, and chemistry. I'm almost ready to submit my application, just waiting on one more person to review my statement of purpose. I also have a couple references that still need to send in their letters. Good luck to all! I'm applying to the nurse-midwifery track.

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Hello! I too am applying to UCSF-MEPN for 2008. I have chosen FNP as my specialty but am having second thoughts. I haven't sent in my application yet. My background is in Psych, but I have a strong interest in working with underserved individuals in rural and urban areas. I would also like a well-rounded, more general background to best serve the needs of this population. I was wondering if this is the right choice based on my future career goals. Any advice/information would be greatly appreciated!

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Hello! I too am applying to UCSF-MEPN for 2008. I have chosen FNP as my specialty but am having second thoughts. I haven't sent in my application yet. My background is in Psych, but I have a strong interest in working with underserved individuals in rural and urban areas. I would also like a well-rounded, more general background to best serve the needs of this population. I was wondering if this is the right choice based on my future career goals. Any advice/information would be greatly appreciated!

Hi there. I don't know if my input is helpful, as I'm also an applicant, not a current student, but it sounds like we might have similar interests. I'm a social worker and have experience working in community mental health, but I'm also interested in a more general nursing background. So, I chose the combined specialty of Adult Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist. I envision myself working in a community health clinic (preferably in SF), providing primary care and some psychiatric care for a patient population that would include a lot of individuals with mental health issues? Is that what you're thinking? Also, if anyone out there is in the MEPN program in this specialty, could you speak to whether or not it is appropriate preparation for this role?

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Hi there. I don't know if my input is helpful, as I'm also an applicant, not a current student, but it sounds like we might have similar interests. I'm a social worker and have experience working in community mental health, but I'm also interested in a more general nursing background. So, I chose the combined specialty of Adult Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist. I envision myself working in a community health clinic (preferably in SF), providing primary care and some psychiatric care for a patient population that would include a lot of individuals with mental health issues? Is that what you're thinking? Also, if anyone out there is in the MEPN program in this specialty, could you speak to whether or not it is appropriate preparation for this role?

Yes, it does sound like we have similar interests! How exciting! I chose PMHNP initially with a children/family focus, since it matches my background. I majored in Psych as an undergrad and I've worked mainly in that area. Then, I switched to ANP-PCNS, but I really want to work with children and adolescents in the future. My future goals include working in community clinics in the Bay Area as well as rural areas outside the country. When I went to the Pediatrics site, I saw that they advised applicants to go for the FNP if they want to work in rural areas. I also saw that for some specialties you can choose a minor, so I think that's what I'm going to do...FNP with a minor in Mental Health.

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Hello Everyone!

I'm thinking about applying for school in the next few years and was wondering if anyone knew anything about the oncology nursing program at UCSF. I've read the threads but haven't seen anyone who was going this route.

My grades aren't outstanding and i got off to a rough start with the prerequisites. Any tips on how I can prepare myself for applying to nursing school?

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Specializes in Telemetry.

hi there! i'm working on my application for entry in fall 2008 in the acute care NP specialty... the deadlines is a little less than a month away and I am freaking out about my goal statement. the only experience I have is CNA training on a med/surg floor and volunteer work in the ER department but I'm pretty sure working in an acute care setting is what I'd like to do. for those already in the acnp specialty, any advice on what else I should highlight in my paper?

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sounds like great experience to me. instead of focusing on how much, focus on why that experience has helped you know what you want to do.

good luck and don't freak out. concentrate on why you deserve to be there.

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Specializes in Admitted to Psych NP/CNS in Geriatrics.

Been lurking around for a bit and decided to jump in. I too am applying to the '08 MEPN pgm in the Integrated ANP/CNS track. Been working as clinical SW for DPH for a number of years now and am finally ready to take a leap forward.

Only have my goal stmt left to complete the application. Meeting with a previous MEPN grad tomorrow to go over my app and see what I can do to "spruce" it up.

Would be interested in hearing from other MEPN ANP/CNS grads on the trials and tribulations of the app process.

Any and all feedback welcome.

To: MorePlease, looks as if we are on very similar tracks and have similar backgrounds. Good luck to both of us.

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