Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

Hopeful Nurse · Dec 24, 2008

Hey Nurse Hila,

I hope you're feeling better. I am sure you will get into a school and become the nurse you want to be!!!

There has been a heavy influx of people who are now interested in nursing because of the stability it provides and for some people, the pay. With the lack of teachers and schools to meet the demand for schooling, naturally I think they're going to find more reasons to say "NO" to people.

If I had applied two years ago (when I started to think about nursing), i know I would not gotten in. But I spent the time building my application with volunteer work and changing jobs.

We all have the passion, hard work and determination to become a super-fantastic-awesome nurse, we'll all get there one day, whatever route we take.

Sorry for bombarding you with my thoughts,

Happy Holidays.

star77, MSN, RN · Dec 26, 2008

Congratulations to those who received interviews!

To those who didn't, don't give up if this is really what you want to do- we have one student in our class who applied three times before she was accepted. And a BSN alternative is a great option. I was rejected the first time I applied to UCSF as well- and reapplied later with a better sense of what I wanted to do. I gained more experience, and ultimately I was very happy that I wasn't accepted the first time. It all works out.

A few people have asked me about interviews. Yes, my offer still stands if people want to talk about stuff, but I'll post about interview advice in a few days here, and I'm sure fellow MEPNs will do the same. This class is pretty helpful in general.

Your interviews are on Fridays, which is important to us- when they say we're not available except for the lunch hour, they're not going to be kidding. The current class is on two different schedules: A and B. Bs are in Med-surg rotations, 12 hour shifts in the hospitals. The A group is in Pediatrics and Psych, also with 12 hour shifts, but we've been told we have two 4-6 hour days- maybe those are during the interviews? I don't know. I know that last year on interview day we had lunch with a current MEPN and were able to ask questions about the program.

If you can, I *highly* recommend going to the mixer the night before interviews. It gives you a chance to meet some really cool people, and helps to reduce your stress on interview day.

Okay, that's all until after the New Year! :yeah:

jcarranz5 · Dec 26, 2008

Hey everyone! I just got the mail today and I was rejected. I'm actually not sad about it just more annoyed because I worked so hard to get into these schools and instead I get rejected. I'm annoyed because I know I have what it takes to be successful. There are still schools here in San Antonio that I can attend, it's just unfortunate that they do not have accelerated programs.

Anyway, good luck to those who got interviews. You guys still have to worry about making the final cut. See those who didn't make it on the Columbia thread. Bye!

nightnurse007 · Dec 26, 2008

Hey there fellow applicants...I haven't been on since last year when I was going through the app process and interviews for the first time. I made it to number 2 on the alternate list for the ACHIN specialty...I was totally bummed to ultimately be rejected but as this is what I know I want to do, and UCSF is the ONLY school I want to attend for this particular program, I'm going to keep going until they let me in...'cause they will, no doubt.

My interview is January 16 and I'm drilling for it. I thought I did VERY well last year as far as my answers to the questions and my rapport with the interviewers but obviously there is room for improvement. These specialties are so impacted that it just doesn't make sense to give up when you are so close...I look at it like maybe I wasn't part of the top 5-10 (I don't know how many of my specialty were accepted) but I was part of the top 7-12, right?

So if you were rejected or end up getting wait-listed...don't give up. Remember, more than 600+ people apply, maybe 150 make it to interviews and of that around 90something get accepted.

ysinx · Dec 27, 2008

I am interviewing the 23rd and have not heard anything about a mixer the night beforehand. Has anyone else gotten information on this?

Thanks!

And good luck to everyone.

kflagg · Dec 28, 2008

is there anyone else out there who still hasn't gotten their letter? i'm a little confused. i live in california. my application said "under review"--recommendations in, gre in, transcripts in (i checked that every school i'd asked to send one had), and of course, my essay and so forth. any chance that some letters went out late? i can't call ucsf until jan. 2. how concerned should i be?

thanks!

kirsten

leelawadee · Dec 28, 2008

Hi Kirsten!

I haven't gotten my letter yet either!It's strange because I know I sent everything in on time... and it's killer not being able to call the office until January 5th.

But know that you're not the only one out there! Good luck to you!

MorePlease · Dec 29, 2008

Yes, it is a strange phenomenon. I spoke with the dean afterwards last year, and he basically said that there was nothing I could do to strengthen my application and encouraged me to reapply this year! Do you have any backup schools, MorePlease?

No backup schools for me. This is the ideal program, location, etc. My backup is actually reconsidering a psych PhD or med school (which may seem silly, given that I can't get into this program :-)). I didn't talk to the dean last year (I decided to reapply at the last minute) but I will definitely check in with the office this year to get some feedback.

Where else did you apply?

schmooper · Dec 30, 2008

Hey Everybody,

I just got back from vacation and received my letter requesting an interview! I still cannot believe it, especially after following this forum and seeing how qualified ALL the applicants are. I am from southern california, and will be staying in a hotel prior to the interview. Does anybody have any suggestions on affordable hotels near the campus? Thanks for the input! Also, is anybody else interviewing for Yale? I have my interview with Yale the 22nd, and then UCSF the 23rd, yikes!

el-do · Dec 30, 2008

Hi Schmooper~

I'll be at Yale on the 21st. That's quite a turnaround for you! Are you from either coast, or will you just be flying all over the place?

Good luck at both interviews!

aspiring.midwife · Dec 31, 2008

Just got home from vacation and got my rejection letter from UCSF. :cry: I'm disappointed because UCSF was my top choice, though I knew all along that it's extremely competitive. Hopefully I will get better news from some of the other schools I applied to.

Good luck and congrats to all who got interviews!

schmooper · Jan 5, 2009

I'm trying to fill out financial aid forms, does anyone know if we are supposed to file a FAFSA for 2008-2009 or 2009-2010. I am a little confused, because UCSF MEPN starts mid June.