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  1. MEPN/CNM + Starting family?

    Karotte replied to asuzara's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, 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...

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

    Karotte replied to imhopeful's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  3. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    Karotte replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  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...

  5. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    Karotte replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  6. Housing , Northern Cali

    Karotte replied to EveMJRN's topic in California Nursing

    None that I know

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

    Karotte replied to JennyAS's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  8. Differences in CNM schools?

    Karotte replied to rigbyk's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

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

  9. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    Karotte replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

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

  10. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    Karotte replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

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

  11. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    Karotte replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  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

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

    Karotte replied to Myethpio's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  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...

  15. Advice for a UCSF MEPN hopeful

    Karotte replied to headohred's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  16. Direct Entry MSN prerequisites?

    Karotte replied to EffinP_Meg's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Based on my research, every direct entry MSN program seems to have a different list of prerequisites (which can be frustrating)...check out the schools you are interested in and CALL THEM to ask your...

  17. Direct Entry MSN vs. 2nd-degree BSN

    Karotte replied to likatutata's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats on deciding to become a nurse! I just started a direct entry MSN program last week, which has been very exciting. I decided to go the direct entry route because I was sure of my specialty...

  18. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    Karotte replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Bambou, Did you get at least a 500 on the verbal GRE? I think at least a 500 on each section of the GRE is what the school expects. That being said, I think the variables other than GRE, including...

  19. direct entry MSN

    Karotte replied to darby249's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm also in CA and will be starting the Master's Entry program at UCSF next month. It seems like a good deal, comparatively speaking - 27,000 for the first year, 13,000 for the second and third. In...

  20. Best CA hospitals and places to live

    Karotte replied to RNS for Unity's topic in California Nursing

    Long Beach is about an hour north of Laguna Beach. There are young people (Cal State Long Beach), and I would not describe the weather as humid or damp. I've lived in NC, and compared to that, it...

  21. Best CA hospitals and places to live

    Karotte replied to RNS for Unity's topic in California Nursing

    Just wanted to mention that I really like living in Long Beach. I live 2 blocks from the beach, close to downtown and the OC border and I think it's really fun. Plus, rent is reasonable - I pay less...

  22. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    Karotte replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congratulations, tiareeser! I'm starting to think about moving to SF, finding housing, my husband's job hunt, etc. It's a lot to think

  23. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    Karotte replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congrats, bostongal! I think we met at the orientation - you're interested in being a periatric NP, right? Will you be attending

  24. Direct Entry MSN program 2

    Karotte replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    So, it seems like everyone here is from the North East... I'll be starting the Midwifery program at UCSF in June (I still can't believe it's that soon! 3 months! AHH!), I'll be moving from SoCal to...

  25. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    Karotte replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Diddle, Let me share what I've heard: 1. It sounded like the FNP and Midwifery tracks are the most competitive. 2. I got in the first time around, so it can be done!! Good