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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 experience, so it is possible to get in with few birt...

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 by the time you take the exam.

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 until the beginning of September. I think most pregn...

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 about. I know it happens relatively rarely, but I'...

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 you up with their books, or point you in the right ...

None that I know of...

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 graduating from an accelerated program in June, I'm in the ...

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

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

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

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 90 MEPNs this year instead of 75. So there will be...

So, in the world of nursing, which jobs tend to be the most attractive and popular?

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 months into the program, we are already being wooed by...

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 as well. The admissions/registration people at Gol...

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 being said, it does depend on which specialty you ...

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 question. My grad program required proof of prer...

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 (midwifery) before I even loked into the options... T...

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 language skills, volunteer and international experie...

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 addition to Stafford Loans, it seems like the Gra...

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 never feels humid here.

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 than $1,000 for a one bedroom and I do not live in...

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 about!

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

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 San Francisco, so there's a lot to think about right...

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 luck!!