lizcakes

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1. best MEPN programs in California

   lizcakes replied to megamiepona's topic in NP

   The group interview was an interview with other candidates where we were asked questions on nurse related topics. I'm not sure of the weight of the individual vs. group but the interviews overall are a big portion of their decision. As for being a s...

2. best MEPN programs in California

   lizcakes replied to megamiepona's topic in NP

   Hi again, What I really like about the school is the staff. They are all extremely nice and willing to answer any questions regarding their program. They are also very efficient on getting info out to their future students. The school also had a new ...

3. best MEPN programs in California

   lizcakes replied to megamiepona's topic in NP

   Hi! I applied to UCSF, UCLA and USD. From what I have experienced and what I have been told, each of these programs are very competitive. They all have about a 10-20% acceptance rate which is mainly due to the number of applicants received and number...

4. To those with acceptance letters...

   lizcakes replied to robotmonkey's topic in Pre-Nursing

   USD MEPN Fall 2007 in San Diego, CA!

5. Any Fall 2007 UCLA MECN Applicants out there?

   lizcakes replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

   K - those are some crazy stats, you should be proud of that! I'm sure Azuza is an excellent program. I was accepted to Columbia and it looks like I'm headed there. I wonder what kind of applicants UCLA was looking for... to those who were accepted ca...

6. Any Fall 2007 UCLA MECN Applicants out there?

   lizcakes replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

   hi all - i just called shelli (i had to!!) and asked about when we were going to hear back from them and she said the letters have not been sent out in the mail and they will be sent out in the next couple of weeks. isn't that weird? we know people h...

7. Master Entry Clinical Nurse vs. Master Entry NP

   lizcakes replied to lizcakes's topic in Post Graduate

   One particular program I am applying to says their degree offers "masters-prepared nurse generalists with special leadership skills," so I'm thinking this is a Clinical Nurse Leader rather than a specialist. Is that right to assume?

8. Master Entry Clinical Nurse vs. Master Entry NP

   lizcakes replied to lizcakes's topic in Post Graduate

   sf and siri- Thanks for your input, it is more helpful than you know!

9. Any Fall 2007 UCLA MECN Applicants out there?

   lizcakes replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

   Yeay stressed girl!! Congrats!! That is soo awesome!! Now I'm going to be email checking like crazy! :) Thanks for the info!

10. Anyone applying to direct entry msn programs in California?

    lizcakes replied to chachingdy's topic in Post Graduate

    Hi All! Congrats on everyone's interviews and acceptances! :balloons: I've been reading this thread, but have had yet to post. But I've applied to 3 CA programs - UCSF, USD and UCLA and didn't get into UCSF, waitlisted at USD and still waiting on UC...

11. Master Entry Clinical Nurse vs. Master Entry NP

    lizcakes posted a topic in Post Graduate

    Hi All - I'm trying to decide between to 2 different master entry programs, one offers a NP after 2.5 yrs and the other offers a Master in clinical nursing. I was wondering if anyone can give me their input on these programs - what would you choose a...

12. They make me feel like a failure

    lizcakes replied to iriska_meller's topic in Post Graduate

    iriska- i feel your pain too... for years i entertained the idea of becoming a MD, then was convinced i wanted to be a dentist, and here i am now choosing between nursing schools - which i believe is the smartest decision i have made. i want to have ...

13. Accepted Columbia ETP applicants (and current students: some advice). get-together?

    lizcakes replied to iriska_meller's topic in Post Graduate

    Hi NrsCA- I'm from CA and I am debating between schools too. Like I said in an earlier post, I will probably put the deposit down and see what happens from there. I attended the info session and the dorms aren't that bad- there are single rooms and c...

14. Any Fall 2007 UCLA MECN Applicants out there?

    lizcakes replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

    Hey Asherah, Thanks for emailing Shelli again :) Quick question: Does the pharmacology class you are taking satisfy the CNA/Nurse fundamentals course?

15. Any Fall 2007 UCLA MECN Applicants out there?

    lizcakes replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate

    Welcome dko1 and thanks for the info. I'm with you on the wishful thinking that *maybe* we will hear good news sooner :)