star77

star77 MSN, RN

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  1. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    True. I applied and was rejected a few years ago. If this path is what you want: DON'T GIVE UP. This year, I got in. As to those who are still waiting, I hope you all hear the best possible news....

  2. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    So, first of all, may I say that if you are a Will Ferrell fan, go see Semi-Pro, which is absolutely pee-your-pants hilarious. Second, What's up my classmates? Here's my happy dance: Right before...

  3. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Ahhh! My mail carrier comes in half an hour. I'm gonna scream Shortcake, are you the fun person I met on the 25th who works in pediatric

  4. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    YEAH!!!!! Still waiting... mail comes at

  5. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Nothing for me either. The info I had on Friday was from the Nursing office: "we sent the letters to the Registrar yesterday [Thursday] so they've most likely been mailed out." Guess it went out...

  6. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Nothing for me either. We wait until Monday... patiently (or not so) but still, we

  7. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Mail doesn't come until 5pm in my world, and we have a mailman who sometimes just... spaces out? Not sure. I've got class in Berkeley until 4, then I'll drive home and let you guys know. Promise....

  8. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Okay, I called. "Decisions were sent to the Registrar's office yesterday, so hopefully they'll be out in the mail today..." OMG. Who's going to be obsessively checking the mailbox? Ready:

  9. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    So, it's Feb

  10. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Any info/news? Has anyone heard if the letters are processed and waiting to

  11. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    sheilanagig - yep, the 25th. Did we meet? :) I can't believe that was a month ago! imagin916... there's a thread on GRE scores and UCSF where some people list their stats. It's for MEPN, but it could...

  12. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey birthrevolution, Congratulations on Yale!!! That's awesome! I think I saw earlier in this forum that the envelopes are thin. About 2 weeks now, if they're sent out on the

  13. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congratulations KevKev! You must be so

  14. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Two weeks. Jus' sayin'... Anyone else getting

  15. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Any thoughts, post-interview? C'mon, this time has been traditionally "Dead space" but it could be helpful to future applicants. I had a great interview with my faculty member, and a...

  16. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Um, the breathing exercise rocked. :w00t: I really enjoyed the day. I felt like I could have had a beer and a nap by about 2:30pm though. Probably didn't help that it was POURING outside, too, huh?...

  17. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    To those who have interviewed... How'd it

  18. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    k, I actually work with an ANP at my clinic. She's in charge of our pre-natal program and also sees regular patients, and works alongside the FNPs. I agree with czyja- most primary care clinics will...

  19. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey Healthmatters, Actually my second interview is not at Stanford. It's at a clinic on Mission (the Valencia), and I just checked out the clinicians and the staff. Looks like a really cool clinic! If...

  20. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Sheilanagig, Healthmatters. High Fives to you. I work at PP right now, and although my clinic doesn't do ABs, I've been an escort for other folks at the clinic that does ABs. Right on. Thanks for...

  21. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

    star77 replied to jstuben's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I applied to both PA and NP programs. I work with both in a family planning clinic. I can honestly say that the PAs and FNPs that I work with are highly intelligent, personable people whom I respect...

  22. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm home from work. It takes moving a mountain to get out early at my clinic but I felt like I was about to fall over after taking sudafed and good ol' Vitamin I (Ibuprofen), so I figured it was time...

  23. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Phew, After reading the dialog on here, I thought that there was some true animosity between folks, and I was surprised- I'm glad to know it was friendly banter. It might be the fog in my head making...

  24. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey thanks for the birthday wishes. :) Nope, didn't do the DOE program. I just lucked out and ended up there for a summer- long story, so I'll save it. It was amazing to do research in a place where...

  25. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Okay, today's my birthday, and I got a present! I'm also interviewing for MEPN, and for ACNP specialty. My stats: I've been out of school since 1999, have been an EMT since 2000, worked ski patrol and...