reglet

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1. Anyone Apply to UCSF ANP program?

   reglet replied to ladydi94956's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Last fall I applied to the UCSF Masters Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN--for non-nursing bachelors degree holders), but did not get in. That particular program--one year to get you ready to sit for...

2. Entrance essay: I cannot write a 200 word essay!

   reglet replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I concur with llg's and Protongirl's comments. I was a technical writer and editor for years before diverting down the path to nursing. Keep it short, to the point, and make them want more! Good

3. Interview for NP program -- hints appreciated!

   reglet replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I hope to be in your position, SoundofMusic, early next year--preparing for a NP program interview. BCgradnurse is spot-on: This IS a job interview. You should certainly dress professionally, and be...

4. Best path to take in pursuing a career in Nurse Practitioning?

   reglet replied to alcoop86's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I would also suggest looking into direct-entry MSN programs. I already have a BA (in linguistics), so when I started out looking into nursing, I was quickly pointed away from BSN programs because I...

5. FNP: Daily grind and glory

   reglet replied to reglet's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hi, misplaced1-- In a nutshell, I have switched careers because I was burnt out from 18 years in the Silicon Valley, high-tech pressure-cooker. (Perhaps I'm only switching one pressure-cooker for...

6. FNP: Daily grind and glory

   reglet replied to reglet's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hi, BCgradnurse-- Thanks very much for your thoughtful response to my posting. The overall picture you provided meshes generally with what I'm expecting to do--so your thoughts were very helpful. I...

7. FNP: Daily grind and glory

   reglet posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am currently taking prerequisite courses to enter RN school, with an ultimate goal of becoming a family nurse practitioner. I'm a "mature" student, having left high-tech to start a new career. (My...