Karotte

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1. MEPN/CNM + Starting family?

   Karotte replied to asuzara's topic in CNM

   Hey, I graduated from the UCSF Mepn/CNM program and can provide my opinion based on my own experience. 1) I had very little birth experience, but I did have international maternal health research experience, so it is possible to get in with few birt...

2. how long did your nclex-rn in california results before it was online???

   Karotte replied to imhopeful's topic in California

   I took the exam Aug 1 and my name was posted on the website by Aug 3. Keep in mind that the BRN will wait to post your results if they don't have your school transcripts or other necessary documents by the time you take the exam.

3. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

   Karotte replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate

   Oooh, that hot topic. There were a few people trying to get pregnant, and two student who were vocal about their pregnancies at the end of the year. Yes, there's a summer break after MEPN from June until the beginning of September. I think most pregn...

4. Lost a patient to suicide?

   Karotte replied to purplekath's topic in Psychiatric

   I'm going to be starting work as an RN on an inpatient psych unit in a couple of months. As I've been thinking about it, I've realized that the suicide issue is definitely the one I'm most concerned about. I know it happens relatively rarely, but I'...

5. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

   Karotte replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate

   Wow, looking for books already? You're on top of it. Don't worry, you'll get a book list mailed to you soon. You'll also be partnered with a current MEPN "buddy" and hopefully that person can hook you up with their books, or point you in the right ...

6. Housing , Northern Cali

   Karotte replied to EveMJRN's topic in California

   None that I know of...

7. San Francisco New Grad Job Prospects????

   Karotte replied to JennyAS's topic in California

   Another hospital to consider in San Francisco is San Francisco General Hospital - especially if you are interested in trauma nursing and/or working with underserved populations. As a student graduating from an accelerated program in June, I'm in the ...

8. Differences in CNM schools?

   Karotte replied to rigbyk's topic in CNM

   I'm in UCSF's MEPN program, midwifery track. Feel free to private message any questions you may have.

9. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

   Karotte replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate

   Congrats to everyone that made it! You'll learn a lot!

10. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    Karotte replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate

    UCSF is accepting more MEPNs because the MEPN program received more funding. Simple as that. Good luck!

11. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    Karotte replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate

    Yes, I found out in late December that they were intereste in interviewing me. Then you interview, and get to wait some more. The good news is - if you haven't heard already - UCSF will be accepting 90 MEPNs this year instead of 75. So there will be...

12. What nursing shortage????

    Karotte replied to MelRN13's topic in General Nursing

    So, in the world of nursing, which jobs tend to be the most attractive and popular?

13. Info on direct entry w/MSN + BSN?

    Karotte replied to Myethpio's topic in Post Graduate

    I'm in a program that offers RN-MSN and we're not required to take a year off between RN and MSN, but many students do. Even though we "only" get the RN, nobody has any trouble finding jobs. Two months into the program, we are already being wooed by...

14. ANATOMY 1 class is ALWAYS FULL! X(

    Karotte replied to JEWELZxO6's topic in General Students

    I had the same problem in SoCal. I tried to get into anatomy at Long Beach City College and was 102 on the waitlist. By the time I started searching for the class at other schools, they were all full as well. The admissions/registration people at Gol...

15. Advice for a UCSF MEPN hopeful

    Karotte replied to headohred's topic in Post Graduate

    Hi Nidhi, I'm a current UCSF MEPN, so I thought I'd share some thoughts on the program. First of all, it is quite competitive - this year there are 76 students chosen from over 500 applicants. That being said, it does depend on which specialty you ...