Any UCLA MECN students out there?

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Hey! I was just accepted for the MECN program at UCLA to begin this fall. I'm so excited but nervous at the same time to start at such a new program! Any other students starting as well or suggestions from other masters entry students about their experiences??? Thanks!!

I'm estimating 50K...and that's NOT being particularly frugal...Where are you planning on living at the start of the program? Would it possible for you to move in a month early?? I guess that extra month of cost is kind of a drop in the bucket in terms of cost in the long run....Has anyone heard back from UCLA housing btw???

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i am not very familiar with the la area so i would love any suggestions anyone could offer. i was estimating needing no more than 40k for the each year. i am unsure of when i will be relocating, but i was not planning on doing so until september. i would also love to hear from anyone in san francisco who is in the program

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regarding my last posting, is anyone accepted to the mecn program planning coming from san francisco and/or commuting on the weekends for the 3 week fundamentals class? or has anyone found this course somewhere else or oline?

also, have students really calculated this program costing 70k a year? my cost estimate with housing and cost of living was nowhere near this amount.

How does the UCLA MECN program cost 70k a year???

I looked on line and I thought I saw 12-14k a year.

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Hello everyone!

I was admitted to the MECN program to start this fall. I am finishing up an A&P class right now through UCLA extension, will be taking Microbio at LATTC in a few weeks and also the nursing fundamentals course in Torrance. If all goes well, I should be starting the program this fall. I was also under the impression that the CNA course would be at UCLA, but apperently not. Should we register through Rhonda (UCLA) or SCROC?

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I'm planning to apply to MECN program this year. Does anyone know GPA requirements or the lowest GPA acceptable?

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I'm planning to apply to MECN program this year. Does anyone know GPA requirements or the lowest GPA acceptable?

russiangirl, the application evaluation criteria given to us at an open house earlier this year include the following two related to grades:

1. minimum GPA of 3.0 or better in academic courses (last 60 sem/90 qtr units of BA/BS)

2. minumum grade of C (B preferred) for prerequisites

other criteria are life/volunteer experience, statement of purpose (economical, educational, social disadvantage), letters of rec.

(this doc was posted on the website before. for some reason, the application evaluation criteria link no longer works.)

http://www.nursing.ucla.edu/admissions/MECN/MECN_requirements.html

i am sure if you have exceptional experience in other areas, perhaps lower grades can be considered. but you should schedule an appt with the counselors or go to an open house. good luck!

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1. minimum GPA of 3.0 or better in academic courses (last 60 sem/90 qtr units of BA/BS)

2. minumum grade of C (B preferred) for prerequisites

Thank you, kim00mik. I will definitely go to an open house, but I don't think I have a chance to be accepted since my GPA in BS is 2.85, even though my GPA in pre-requisites is 3.6

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Thank you, kim00mik. I will definitely go to an open house, but I don't think I have a chance to be accepted since my GPA in BS is 2.85, even though my GPA in pre-requisites is 3.6

hi russian girl, remember that the GPA in BA is calculated based on the last 60 sem/90 qtr units. also, since you have a very high GPA for pre-reqs, it shows that you have the potential and are committed to achieving academic excellence. i sincerely hope you do not let that 2.85 discourage you from trying! few things in life are for sure. if nursing is what you want to do, then, to me, the $60 appl fee and few days of your time to complete the application are reasonable risks to take for a chance at a new life, don't you think?

good luck. i wish you the best!

-kim

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Hi,

Does anyone know how many applicants are there for UCLA MECN 2008?

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Not 100% sure but last year they had around 500 applicants.

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I heard they got about 368 applications and they are taking 50. I could be about 5 off on the # they are accepting, but I know it's around 360 for applicants.

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A few questions for current MECN students:

What does a typical week as a MECN student look like? How often do you go to clinicals, class, etc.

How has you lifestyle changed...what have you done to adapt?

What's the toughest part about this program?

What's the most rewarding part about the program?

Any input would be much appreciated!!!

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