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To be honest, word of mouth, but it's been consistent across the years.

For people on the waitlist--it's usually small and many (if not most) people get in. You may hear up until the last minute! Best to all!

Sorry for the late reply! Tech issues + sick for a few weeks. Sure, I can take a look: [email protected]. You can also contact the school directly, although I do know that this is intimidating. Many people in my program applied at least twice before getting in, so please take that to heart!

I'm so sorry for the delay! Illness + tech issues. Super good luck to you! Honestly, I had quite a few interviews for school, and UCSF had the friendliest process. You get interviewed by a faculty member and a community nurse, so the intensity of the process does depend on the people, but most people I talked to had a pleasant experience. I would dress more formally--same as you would to a job interview. I wore a suit, but it's not entirely necessary to do that--a nice shirt/blouse and pair of pants/slacks would be fine, as well. And unless you love them, I would not worry about wearing heels. In terms of questions, I'll echo what other MEPNs have said and practice questions--with family, friends, etc. Ask them not to emote too much, as the interviewers won't. I would also go back and write down major accomplishments and experiences in your life, and try to figure out how to weave those stories into interview questions such as, "Why nursing?" They really didn't throw any curveballs--lots of "why" and "describe yourself" kind of questions. Similar to job interview questions. And if you're someone who hates talking about themselves (like me), be sure to speak more slowly than usual. The interviewees were divided into three groups, and were interviewed one group at a time. I was in the first group; afterwards, we went on a campus tour and then talked to financial aid. My friend who was in the last group did express that she was exhausted by the time her interview came around. Bring snacks, water, etc. (they do feed interviewees a little) to make sure you have enough energy to get to your interview, just in case! She also recommended relaxation exercise; whatever works for you! Good luck! It's REALLY not that bad!!!

Hi everyone! I'm a former MEPN, current NP-1, FNP specialty. I am happy to answer any questions about the program, as we just started break and I have a little time. Good luck to everyone!

It's my pleasure! I think I got very lucky: the people who interviewed me were definitely interested in learning about who I was as opposed to stumping me (this happened in an interview at another school, so I understand the worry!). An FNP faculty member and local nurse took turns asking me various questions, and were very engaged listeners. Hmmm, it's fuzzy, but here are some questions I know I was asked: 1. Why FNP? 2. Why UCSF? 3. Describe a difficult situation and how you resolved it. 4. What are some challenges you think you'll face as a nurse? 5. How did you get to this point? (something along those lines. AKA, why did you choose to change careers (or not) and pursue this?) 6. What questions do you have for us. I REALLY recommend having some follow-up questions for them. I forget what I'd asked, but anything you'd like to know (rotations, instructors, extra-curricular, etc.) is a good place to start. Good luck! It's honestly not as bad as it seems. If they do a meet-and-greet with current MEPNs, I definitely recommend going. It was very helpful last year.

Hey! Sorry for the late reply! 1. I am in the B Cohort, meaning we just finished L&D, Public Health and a socio-cultural course; the A Cohort continued with the Med-Surg portion. We have had way more free time during the weekends this quarter than in summer quarter, wherein we had a test 3/4 Sundays each month. There is definitely time to see friends/family/partners/whomever, although my hanging out time has become truncated. 2. I didn't get student housing (it's on a lottery system). This city is RIDICULOUSLY expensive. I live with multiple roommates and pay more in rent than my friends in other cities do for two-bedroom apartments. I don't necessarily find it difficult to live here: transport is pretty good, and there are plenty of places to go grocery shopping. A car might be necessary for rotations, though. 3. Student loans: yes, for the most part. You can usually qualify for PLUS loans, which are government unsubsidized loans for graduate students. Scholarships: MEPNs each get a scholarship of varying amounts (typically less than $10,000). Other classmates have gotten really large scholarships as well. 4. More or less, yes. I love clinical rotations, and I have enjoyed the instructors this quarter. It is a VERY competitive program, though, and it took me a while to get used to the pace. Overall, I am very glad I am here. Best of luck to you!!!

Hi prospective MEPNs! I'm a current MEPN, FNP track. I know how nerve-racking this time of year can be (at least it was for me a year ago). Please let me know if you'd like any insights for the interview day. We have a nice chunk of nothing for the next few weeks, and I'm happy to help!