New entry-level Masters program at U of A!!

Thank you for the help!

I read this entire thread and there were so many consistent negative remarks regarding the MEPN program from graduates that I am slightly stressed out right now. Before, I felt good about the program until I got here.

I'm slightly confused about the difference (when it comes to looking for jobs and whatnot after graduation) between this entry program in which you graduate with a Master's of Science degree with an emphasis in entry to the profession or nursing (not MSN) and other entry programs that offers an MSN (e.g. UCLA has a entry program called MSN/MECN for people with a B.S. in any other field besides nursing. UCLA's website directly said that upon graduation "You will graduate with a Master of Science in Nursing degree". The main difference with UCLA's program is that you have the opportunity to take an examination for certification as a Clinical Nurse Leader).

Bottom line is, I'm just so stressed and confused right now, and want to make sure that I'm getting my money's worth.

Also @bruins1990, I don't think you should be worried. Are you still planning to do the 2015 MEPN? I am, and I have done a good deal of research, I applied to four different programs and was accepted at all and I am choosing UA. Most of the negative comments in this thread are old and I sense that the program has changed for the better over the years, and thsoe issues may not really apply to us. Although I am curious about what jobs look like for new grads, I am not too worried about it, I imagine we would hear much more feedback if it were really terrible. I am planning to continue my nursing career and get my DNP, which I've also done a great deal of research into and it a very smooth transition from the MS-RN. Hopefully I will see you in Phoenix!

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ah thank you so much! I actually won't be attending this summer anymore, I got into a California school.