RNnewbie07

I don't know what the numbers are but I am a MEPN at UCSF and I can tell you that if you don't get in this year you should definitely re apply. I have heard that most people get in the second time and particularly if they ask you to re apply chances are good that you will get in. If you make it to the interview--- Here are some questions I remember them asking: 1. What do you think the hardest thing about being a nurse will be? 2. Why do you want to become a _____ (fill in the blank ANP, FNP, whatever your specialty is. Be very specific--- this is a big question.) 3. How do you handle adversity? 4. What do you think it will be like being in a master's program with people who have been working as nurses for years? How do you handle competition? 5. Why don't you want to be a doctor? 6. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? On interview day almost everyone wears a black suit. I know that when I went for my interview I was wrecked--- very stressed out. Do your best to get some sleep the night before. Try to view it as a dry run. I was convinced I wouldn't get in and I would have to re apply. I would also pay attention at the lunch with a current MEPN and go to the breakfast with current MEPNs especially if you have a later interview. You can take notes to better prepare yourself for the facults and nurse in the community interviews. Good Luck!