MEPN 2015

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Who is applying for UCSF MEPN Program currently?

Thanks, Rhubie!

Could you tell me how it was for you? Are you already in the MEPN program? If so, what advice do you have for applicants?

Also, I was told that just for my 4-hour time slot they had half a dozen applicants to interview, and last year they only accepted 5 people for that specialty. So if they have more applicants for my specialty scattered around other days, that means my chances are much slimmer than I had thought.

From your experience, what is the % of people they accept from interveiws?

Thanks for all your help!

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Vikss - I am currently in the MEPN program. I'm not really sure what percentage of interviewed applicants are accepted in the end. I honestly felt like it was the only interview I've ever bombed in my life and I know a lot of other people who got in and really didn't feel good about their interview. I was so nervous that I couldn't relax and just let it be a conversation. The key is to practice just a little, think about what type of questions you might be asked so that you feel comfortable but don't over reheorifice. If I had to interview again the only preparation I would do would be reading some articles about current issues in nursing.

Dress professionally but comfortably. Give yourself plenty of time to get to there. You'll meet as a group and do a few orientation type things. I highly recommend not getting wrapped up in conversations with each other about your accomplishments etc. It'll just make you nervous. At some point you'll be given a paper with your interviewer's name. Look them up, check out their research interests etc, if there are things you share in common it's totally fair game to ask about those in the interview. They want you to ask questions! This is a really important piece - come with questions to ask!

The interviewers are nice people. Just tell them about yourself, ask questions, take a minute to breathe and don't be afraid to say you don't know if you really don't, that's an important quality to have as a nurse!

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I'm also in the US Navy, so kinda curious - Easyas123247 what specialty are you interviewing for?

I am interviewing for 2015 MEPN FNP. Go BLUE! :)

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Hi everyone,

I am so glad I found this site as I am so nervous about next week's interview. I am interviewing 1/30 in the morning session for the FNP program. Thanks to everyone who has provided information on the interview process, it has eased my mind. I am a bit worried about language as I know that Spanish is incredibly important for UCSF. How important do people think it will be during the interview process and any suggestions on how to demonstrate my commitment to improving my skills? I have downloaded a language app plus two apps specifically for translating medical terminology and general interactions.

Thanks!

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Hope the interviews went well for those who had it today! Anyone care to share how it went? I'm just curious about how it's organized, how many people there were, etc.

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ealips, unless you said you were a fluent Spanish speaker, I would not worry about it. I don't know any Spanish beyond basic sayings. Worry more about answering their questions about why you want to come to UCSF.

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The day is split into two sessions: A morning group and an afternoon group. Once you arrive you are given a piece of paper with a specific time for your interview and the name of the faculty nurse that you will be meeting with. After everyone arrives you get a quick orientation and are given a chance to ask general questions as a group. During this time we found out that a total of 108 people were invited to interview and they are looking to accept roughly 60 students. Each specialty invited roughly twice the number of candidates to interview as they will accept meaning we each have about a 50% chance of getting in as a finalist. After the orientation we were provided a boxed lunch and given the freedom to stay in the room, walk around on our own, or go on brief tours of the campus while the first group of candidates were interviewed. The interview lasts about 45min and is conducted by a team of two - a faculty nurse within your selected specialty, and a community nurse representing a clinical site we may be placed out during the course of our schooling. The community nurse's background is not specific to our selected specialty. The interview is a stock set of questions that are read off a piece of paper that each interviewer is able to write their own notes on. Despite the formal setting it's very conversational and an opportunity to get to know a member of faculty. Both interviewers will have read your personal and goal statements prior to the interview. At the end you are welcome to ask questions back to both interviewers. After your interview you are free to leave. The interviews are scheduled on the hour so so people will jump immediately into their interview after orientation and others will be waiting for up to two hours. Today was all local candidates and next Friday will be primarily out of town candidates. Best of luck to everyone!

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I interviewed yesterday - and probably met half of you and didn't even realize it! Best of luck to everyone interviewing next week. XX indicated that we would hear a decision by mid-February. If there were to be a delay in notifications beyond that he would let us know when we could expect a response.

So now I can spend the next three weeks second-guessing everything I said and over-analyzing every remark.

Best of luck to everyone!

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Were there any AGNP applicants on Jan 23 at all?

Could you share your experience please?

I have my interview on Jan 30

Thanks and good luck to all of us!

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Thanks for the info!

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Yes, last Friday was candidates who lived locally (the greater San Francisco Bay Area) regardless of chosen specialty. The interview process is the same across the specialties, except you interview with a faculty nurse in your specialty to help address specific questions you may have about that track.

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I live in the bay area that's why i'm a bit confused why i'm grouped with out-of-town applicants... hmmm

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