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1. best MEPN programs in California

   pretzelpug replied to megamiepona's topic in NP

   I think I found out about UCLA during the final four tournament... maybe around April? When did UCLA say they were sending out notices? I remember watching the nursing threads from people who'd received their letters waiting and waiting. Yeah, the m...

2. best MEPN programs in California

   pretzelpug replied to megamiepona's topic in NP

   Hi musictonurse, I felt the same way when I applied back in 2007. I was accepted to USD right after interviews (am currently a first-year MEPN), but was waitlisted for UCLA. I was #12 on the waitlist and as of the month before the USD program started...

3. USD's MEPN program for Fall 2008

   pretzelpug replied to Kensington's topic in Post Graduate

   update: we just rec'd an e-mail from kelly keniston: health assessment class is tue/wed/thurs. we're assigned labs (either lab 1 or 2) that are held 8-11:30 am and 2:45-7:15pm. the class begins 8/5 (tues) and ends 8/21 (thurs). final exam is 8/22, t...

4. USD's MEPN program for Fall 2008

   pretzelpug replied to Kensington's topic in Post Graduate

   Health Assessment Class - I think they said 3 days a week for two weeks I think...? I emailed Cathleen Mumper about when we're getting all that info, so I'll keep you guys posted! Does anyone know if the financial aid offer INCLUDES the summer semes...

5. Any Fall 2008 UCLA - MECN Program Applicants out there?

   pretzelpug replied to NSFA08's topic in Post Graduate

   I just spoke with Shelli and she said that to be honest, I wasn't going to make it up the waitlist. She said that no one (up to date, within the past 10 mins) ABSOLUTELY NO ONE has declined the UCLA offer which is very rare! She said they DO have unt...

6. USD's MEPN program for Fall 2008

   pretzelpug replied to Kensington's topic in Post Graduate

   Anyone looking for a roommate for USD? I have found a wonderful 2 br/1 ba right there in Mission Valley/USD near the entrance for $1450/mo with a move in special of $1200... panoramic views and 2 parking spaces, washer and dryer included in unit!! oh...

7. USD's MEPN program for Fall 2008

   pretzelpug replied to Kensington's topic in Post Graduate

   Hey Jazzy29, I'm not traveling across country but I am originally from Virginia! I moved out to Indiana for college and went to LA for my master's at ucla... now I'm going south for SD so I know how crazy it is moving-wise! I am sooo tired of packing...

8. USD's MEPN program for Fall 2008

   pretzelpug replied to Kensington's topic in Post Graduate

   No problem. And now that you bring it up - shadowing an NP is a really good idea, just to have some clinical exposure at least... plus, I spoke with one of the nurses I worked with at my last job and she became my "mentor" who gave me some useful ins...

9. USD's MEPN program for Fall 2008

   pretzelpug replied to Kensington's topic in Post Graduate

   Hey maj0079, I don't think I found anywhere with really straightforward information about the applicants, aside from what they already list in their information packet (did you request one?). They have minimum GPA and GRE requirements (I think it's a...

10. USD's MEPN program for Fall 2008

    pretzelpug replied to Kensington's topic in Post Graduate

    Hey Hermosa, Yeah, they gave us til April 1st, since the original notification day was March 1st so I guess we got the 8 day advantage of knowing ahead of time. :) I'm guessing this is when they compile the list of waitlisters they can tell got bumpe...

11. Any Fall 2008 UCLA - MECN Program Applicants out there?

    pretzelpug replied to NSFA08's topic in Post Graduate

    I agree - the sooner you get a foothold in the nursing industry, the better likelihood of you feeling the greater effects of the worsening shortage salary-wise, job-opportunity-wise, etc. Plus, tuition rates only increase every year, so getting it do...

12. Any Fall 2008 UCLA - MECN Program Applicants out there?

    pretzelpug replied to NSFA08's topic in Post Graduate

    Masaemasae, that is a lot cheaper than UCLA, by the way. UCLA (for my program that I am in right now for my MPH) is $32,500 per year plus $2,500 for the Summer part of the program, totaling near $70,000. Just as a warning, I think all professional pr...

13. Any Fall 2008 UCLA - MECN Program Applicants out there?

    pretzelpug replied to NSFA08's topic in Post Graduate

    wow how is it that they didn't tell you in that form back in December with the checklist of things they're missing?????? That is MESSED UP.

14. USD's MEPN program for Fall 2008

    pretzelpug replied to Kensington's topic in Post Graduate

    They told us by april 1st to give our notification of acceptance. :) Hopefully they've responded quicker so they notify asap to those who are on the waitlist. good luck bumping up!!

15. Any Fall 2008 UCLA - MECN Program Applicants out there?

    pretzelpug replied to NSFA08's topic in Post Graduate

    Yes I'm sure that you have a great application, they just went with something else, maybe it was some prior health care experience? I'm not sure. I am working to get a master's right now too, so that might have helped. :) Good luck!