ItsallBzworkMSN

I agree.

To be honest, I don't think there was a deposit fee when you accept. You will however have to believe only pay tuition prior to starting sometime in late September, which is when orientation begins.

Congratulations to everyone for getting into UCLA's School of Nursing, life as you know it is over, JK!! To those who didn't get in this time, I know how frustrating it can be. Myself along with others were either denied or waitlisted and got in the following year, so don't lose hope. Also, in terms of funding, you should receive an invitation or notification to submit a nursing scholarship, and various other scholarships you may qualify for to all students to cover in some cases half of your tuition. The amount you will receive varies (not sure how they determine who gets what), but it definitely helps. Just apply, even if you don't think you will qualify. Good Luck!

Recruiters office. Someone posted the number in this thread.

MICU, SICU (Trauma & CTICU) NEURO ICU, psych and several PCUs, I was told by one of the educators this week that they're still hiring cohorts every month before they actually shut things down for a while d/t the freeze.

They won't always know until it's handed down to them is what I believe. And yes, they will say they're in a hiring freeze, they are but are still filling vacancies as they become available. Keep calling!

MICU

You literally have to call, like daily. If you don't reach them continue to call. I know it's a frustrating process, but that's really it.

I was hired in January

Be sure to follow up by sending a thank you email! Assuming you already haven't done so already! Never know what helps! Good luck. ICU

On the spot!

Sure, I came in with a prior master's degree (3.87 GPA), a B.S. in Public Health, and a strong history of community volunteering. I was waitlisted and didn't get in the first cycle and accepted the second. Students came from very diverse backgrounds. There were quite a few previous UC students, along with some from CSU schools and a smaller number from out-of-state colleges. Many did appear to be top academic performers overall. The program really does take a holistic approach when reviewing candidates. Only a handful had prior hands-on clinical experience, I had none, so lack of extensive clinical work is not a deal breaker. Before initially applying to UCLA I did have to retake some prerequisites d/t them expiring, but this also helped to strengthen my science grades. I earned all A's and one B in the required science prerequisites (microbiology). Obtained my phlebotomy license after being waitlisted the first time around, had a very brief ER volunteer experience years prior (about 100 hours), and very minimally refined my personal statement to better explain my path and interest in community-focused nursing. I think showing growth, persistence, and alignment with the program mattered most.

No interviews were conducted.

February 22nd is when I received the acceptance email.

@Som3208 It is doable, but not advisable. In my 2023–2025 UCLA MECN cohort, only a few people worked. If you don't have to work, I'd recommend focusing fully on the program because it's very demanding. That said, if you do work, something like a CNA or MA role that supports your clinical skills and gives you a leg up when it's time to apply for a job is the most manageable. Just be mindful of your workload and protect your sanity.