NursingMentorPRN BSN, MSN, NP, CNM

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    University of Pennsylvania Master's in Nursing (MSN/ MPN) 2024

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Flower.1's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats!! (Women's Health NP/CNM Penn alum here.) So IMO "how much will it cost" is actually a complicated question because the degrees are different, and funding and possible scholarships... And...
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    Duke University FNP Fall 2024

    NursingMentorPRN replied to jesslauren310's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi. I had to dig through old text messages with clients to figure this out. Seems like last year was late April. But honestly, this varies so widely from year to year. The best way to find this out is...
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    Duke University FNP Fall 2024

    NursingMentorPRN replied to jesslauren310's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It sounds like your very well prepared for this program. ? Regarding personal statements, I have SO much to say, it's hard to know what specifically applies to you. But I can say the most important...
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    University of Pennsylvania Master's in Nursing (MSN/ MPN) 2024

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Flower.1's topic in School, College Programs

    Not sure if you were in the info session that Penn just had but in case you weren't: it sounds like for the new MPN program the "interviews" are just the video recordings you submit with your...
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    Duke University FNP Fall 2024

    NursingMentorPRN replied to jesslauren310's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just wanted to throw this out there since no one replied: I'm an admissions mentor, not a current student. But if you have any specific questions about the application process, I'm happy to share with...
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    What You Should Be Doing Now if You're Applying to a Nurse Practitioner Program in 2023

    NursingMentorPRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I always help clients create the best possible application given their circumstances, but it still bums me out when we are working to overcome an obstacle that could have been so easily fixed just a...
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    What You Should Be Doing Now if You're Applying to a Nurse Practitioner Program in 2023

    NursingMentorPRN replied to NursingMentorPRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi! So sorry I missed this message! This is a really big question that completely depends on your academic background, how long of a process you are prepared for, and finances. About half my clients...
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    Yale GEPN 2023

    NursingMentorPRN replied to mmCA's topic in School, College Programs

    I can't speak directly to Yale's program (I attended Penn's), but I think this is probably true of most programs similar in structure, so I'm going to speak super generally and hope it helps a little....
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    Yale GEPN 2023

    NursingMentorPRN replied to mmCA's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes, but here's one client I haven't heard back from yet. I hope you all hear back soon and get the chance to relax over the holiday
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    Yale GEPN 2023

    NursingMentorPRN replied to mmCA's topic in School, College Programs

    It's pretty common for schools to release invites by specialty. However this year all my clients seemed to get their Yale invites at the same time, across all specialities. (This applies to GEPN and...
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    YALE GEPN 2022

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Lemonsauceguy's topic in School, College Programs

    A bit late to this topic but still wanted to add my two cents since I've seen dozens at this point and feel like I can speak to commonalities in resumes/CVs of accepted students and how to decide what...
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    UCSF Fall 2021

    NursingMentorPRN replied to islander_bsn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi! While I can't speak firsthand about the student experience of UCSF's program (Penn grad here), I'm happy to answer more admissions-leaning questions here or in DMs. Just didn't want to leave you...
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    How to Prepare for Your School Admissions Interview: Set Yourself Up for (Online) Success

    NursingMentorPRN replied to NursingMentorPRN's topic in General Students

    This is a really big topic and super school-dependent. If I could give general advice to cover most questions, it would be to be prepared to answer in detail why you want to attend that particular...
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    How to Prepare for Your School Admissions Interview: Set Yourself Up for (Online) Success

    NursingMentorPRN posted a topic in General Students

    I know this waiting period between submitting your application and an interview invitation can be quite anxiety-provoking. I've been there. But there is something you can do about it. There's often a...
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    YALE GEPN 2022

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Lemonsauceguy's topic in School, College Programs

    Everyone I've spoken to has sent or is planning to send thank you emails. I remember back when I was interviewing, I had the same issue. I emailed admissions and asked for the interviewer's email. I...
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    YALE GEPN 2022

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Lemonsauceguy's topic in School, College Programs

    When I attended their info session and tried asking about it, they were surprisingly tight-lipped. They wouldn't share their acceptance rate but said that last cycle they had to reduce the number of...
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    Scared To Ask For A Letter Of Recommendation

    NursingMentorPRN replied to peach2218's topic in General Students

    First of all, it's pretty common to doubt your abilities and only remember the times you messed up. I think more than likely, your preceptor would be happy to write you a letter of recommendation. I...
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    YALE GEPN 2022

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Lemonsauceguy's topic in School, College Programs

    Good luck, everyone! And I know I would not have taken this advice back when I was applying but... try to not stress too much about stats. ❤️ Yes, it's a factor. But there is so much more to...
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    UPENN BSN MSN 2021

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Psychmeout2's topic in School, College Programs

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    ABSN/NP Admissions Interview: Advice from a Penn Alum

    NursingMentorPRN posted a topic in General Students

    I know the 2021 admissions cycle is almost over, but I have a couple clients who are prepping for upcoming Cal State interviews, so I know there are a few more still out there. I graduated from Penn's...
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    YALE GEPN 2022

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Lemonsauceguy's topic in School, College Programs

    I completely agree with everything @Ohm108 said. Of course, shadowing experience is nice to have. But I think 1. Plenty of people get in without it. 2. Schools will be understanding of the...
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    YALE GEPN 2022

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Lemonsauceguy's topic in School, College Programs

    Great question. I totally know what you mean. This is a really big topic and the aspect that takes by far the most time and energy. (It takes up well over half of my mentoring time. haha) If I had to...
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    YALE GEPN 2022

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Lemonsauceguy's topic in School, College Programs

    TL:Dr Not necessarily. I'd personally want at least one LOR to be academic unless I had some REALLY great ones that weren't. But if you haven't spoken to someone in 10 years, that probably wouldn't be...
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    YALE GEPN 2022

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Lemonsauceguy's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi! First of all, I'm embarrassed to admit that I don't know if I'm answering this twice. ? (It looks like this comment was left on my profile and on this thread, and I don't know if my reply will...
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    YALE GEPN 2022

    NursingMentorPRN replied to Lemonsauceguy's topic in School, College Programs

    Yeah, and if you’re doing well, I would send some sort of progress report along with your application in