Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

purlees · Sep 12, 2007

I am applying to the ACNP specialty too (MEPN). Right now just volunteering at a hospital and taking A&P course. Kinda worried about this whole experience. Application is due soon. Good luck!

purlees · Sep 14, 2007

I am applying for the ACNP track. A little nervous about this whole process. Finished my stats in the summer, now stuyding for A&P. Application is done, let the clock ticks. Good luck everybody.

shortcake15 · Sep 18, 2007

i'm about done with my application... but i just need to figure out how to convert a .doc file to a .pdf. anyone know how? the link the website provides does nothing to explain how to do this. even yale's website helps you convert your document automatically... i don't know why ucsf's online process doesn't do that for you. any help would be appreciated! thanks.

pc2 · Sep 18, 2007

i'm about done with my application... but i just need to figure out how to convert a .doc file to a .pdf. anyone know how? the link the website provides does nothing to explain how to do this. even yale's website helps you convert your document automatically... i don't know why ucsf's online process doesn't do that for you. any help would be appreciated! thanks.

Try Adobe's website. You can get 5 for free.

http://createpdf.adobe.com

lananp · Sep 21, 2007

hi there! i'm working on my application for entry in fall 2008 in the acute care NP specialty... the deadlines is a little less than a month away and I am freaking out about my goal statement. the only experience I have is CNA training on a med/surg floor and volunteer work in the ER department but I'm pretty sure working in an acute care setting is what I'd like to do. for those already in the acnp specialty, any advice on what else I should highlight in my paper?

Hi shortcake! I am also applying to acnp. i think i will send my documents tomorrow. still haven't finish the online application, hopefully i'll done until sunday. I also still work on my statement. there so many things to do! i'm excited but also little worried. i really want to get in- not only because it is a great program but also my partner and all friends are here. im afraid ill have troubles to adjust to a new place.

anyhow,good luck to you!!!

PotreroLCSW · Sep 21, 2007

I'm nearly finished with the application for 2008, just need to do some editing on the essay. Had 3 folks, one MEPN grad, an ANP, and an MPH all give me their feedback from the first draft. I'll have it done by the end of this weekend. Then it's just wait and see what happens.

Taking a refresher A&P class now, which shouuld really be titled "remedial" from the lame way the instructor is teaching. Unfortunately not going to get too much out of this class. May take Physiology by itself next semester along with a Spanish class. Gotta beef up the app as much as possible. Good luck to all of us MEPN hopefuls.

kevkev1986 · Sep 25, 2007

Hey all,

I just submitted my application tonight! I'm also applying for ACNP track :) Keep in touch and let's keep each other updated on stuff.

Any ideas on how many people are predicted to apply this year?

shortcake15 · Sep 25, 2007

kevkev1986, not sure how many people but from the looks of this board, a lot more people are applying for the ACNP specialty this year. at the info session, i tried to ask whether they allot a certain number of acceptance spots for each specialty i.e. a quota they fill but the lady only answered me vaguely saying that they only cap the number of spots available for each one and then didn't go on to tell me how many for the acnp. I did talk to one MEPN grad (community health) and she said that the ACNP tract is less impacted compared to FNP and ANP tracts so there is a better chance of getting an interview. if any current or former MEPN students have any info on this quota issue, please share!

good luck everyone! i turned in everything 2 nights ago... very nervously lol. could barely bring myself to lock in the application but eventually sucked it up and just did it. now an invitation to interview is the next hurdle... keep your fingers crossed for good news and hopefully we'll see each other on interview day!

kevkev1986 · Sep 25, 2007

kevkev1986, not sure how many people but from the looks of this board, a lot more people are applying for the ACNP specialty this year. at the info session, i tried to ask whether they allot a certain number of acceptance spots for each specialty i.e. a quota they fill but the lady only answered me vaguely saying that they only cap the number of spots available for each one and then didn't go on to tell me how many for the acnp. I did talk to one MEPN grad (community health) and she said that the ACNP tract is less impacted compared to FNP and ANP tracts so there is a better chance of getting an interview. if any current or former MEPN students have any info on this quota issue, please share!
good luck everyone! i turned in everything 2 nights ago... very nervously lol. could barely bring myself to lock in the application but eventually sucked it up and just did it. now an invitation to interview is the next hurdle... keep your fingers crossed for good news and hopefully we'll see each other on interview day!

That is what I have heard; not only at UCSF but elsewhere. I read that FNP and Midwife (some Psych as well) are where the majority of the pool are in. I am just trying to keep being optimistic that I will get an interview.

I turned my application in tonight, and I was also nervous and for a moment I couldn't decide whether or not I would click that lock button but I finally did.

Talking about being nervous here ... :lol2: :uhoh3:

lananp · Sep 25, 2007

Hey guys,

i am also aspiring acnp. as i read somewhere in the forums, last year quota for acnp was 4 or 5 people. no clue how is for this year. it sounds like this year there are more applicants than the last one.

still have not lock the application. i have question for you: do you send your resume with the other documents. i have received some honors and it is impossible to put them on the internet application. hope i will be able to lock it today/tomorrow and send the rest of the needed doc. by express mail.

good luck!!!

kevkev1986, not sure how many people but from the looks of this board, a lot more people are applying for the ACNP specialty this year. at the info session, i tried to ask whether they allot a certain number of acceptance spots for each specialty i.e. a quota they fill but the lady only answered me vaguely saying that they only cap the number of spots available for each one and then didn't go on to tell me how many for the acnp. I did talk to one MEPN grad (community health) and she said that the ACNP tract is less impacted compared to FNP and ANP tracts so there is a better chance of getting an interview. if any current or former MEPN students have any info on this quota issue, please share!
good luck everyone! i turned in everything 2 nights ago... very nervously lol. could barely bring myself to lock in the application but eventually sucked it up and just did it. now an invitation to interview is the next hurdle... keep your fingers crossed for good news and hopefully we'll see each other on interview day!

birthrevolution · Sep 25, 2007

Hey guys,
i have question for you: do you send your resume with the other documents. i have received some honors and it is impossible to put them on the internet application. hope i will be able to lock it today/tomorrow and send the rest of the needed doc. by express mail.
good luck!!!

I actually had a similar question, but hadn't called the admissions office about it yet...so I just did! Basically the woman said that you can go ahead and send in any supporting materials, because they have a folder for you, but to keep in mind that they're going to be reviewing 600 applicants so less may be more. I think it's a judgment call.

The problem I'm having is that you can't sort the work/volunteer experience and I forgot to add a few things, so now I'm having to delete and reenter so that it's in chronological order. They still have a few kinks to work out in this online system.

PotreroLCSW · Sep 28, 2007

Following suit, I submitted my application last night/early this morning. Condensing everything I wanted to say in my goal stmt/essay into two pages was the hardest part of the application process for me. But now it's done and the wait begins.

Hope all goes well with everyone's apps.