UIC GEP 2013

Nursing Students Post Graduate

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Anyone applying to UIC's graduate entry program starting Jan. 2013? I've glanced at the threads from the past couple of year's and thought I'd start one for the next application cycle. I'm finishing up pre-reqs and taking the GRE in a month. Good luck to all who plan on applying!

Specializes in Accepted...Master's Entry Program, 2008!.

Oh....a word of advice to those just starting the program....my comments only pertain to the graduate portion of the program. With the exception of the whole "BSN" issue, the first 15 months does a fantastic job of preparing you to be a nurse. No matter how much you think you're not ready, when you pass the NCLEX, you will be ready. Much more so than most new graduates. Use your instructors. Ask them a million questions. Most of them have been nurses way longer than the rest of us have been alive. Listen to them and learn as much as you can.

Graduate program is a totally different story.

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Oh....a word of advice to those just starting the program....my comments only pertain to the graduate portion of the program. With the exception of the whole "BSN" issue, the first 15 months does a fantastic job of preparing you to be a nurse. No matter how much you think you're not ready, when you pass the NCLEX, you will be ready. Much more so than most new graduates. Use your instructors. Ask them a million questions. Most of them have been nurses way longer than the rest of us have been alive. Listen to them and learn as much as you can.

Graduate program is a totally different story.

I have a couple questions I was hoping to ask you... I tried to PM you but it said your inbox was full. Can I email or call you??

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Hello, I am also applying for the 2014 class.

Anyone have an idea about how long the essays need to be? I have been combing the forums but can't seem to find an answer. I have already emailed UIC but they take up to 9 business days so reply so I was hoping to expedite the process.

I know 600 words is required for the goal statement (if I'm interpreting the website correctly), but what about the other questions?

Thanks!

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hi,

The applications seem to be open now. I am having difficulty logging in. This is my second time creating an application and every time I input my login info it prompts me that it's incorrect :/ There is not even a login retrieve password/change password link....

Is anyone else having the same trouble as me?

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I had trouble as well. I contacted UIC and they told me to set up a new account :( drag cause I had almost all my info in. But it worked and my app is finished and submitted.

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Hello, I am also applying for the 2014 class.

Anyone have an idea about how long the essays need to be? I have been combing the forums but can't seem to find an answer. I have already emailed UIC but they take up to 9 business days so reply so I was hoping to expedite the process.

I know 600 words is required for the goal statement (if I'm interpreting the website correctly), but what about the other questions?

Thanks!

I'm pretty sure that the 600 words is a maximum, not minimum. Most essays should be less than 1200 words from my understanding. Intro, 2-3 body paragraphs and a conclusion. Hope that helps. :)

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