DoulaMama

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1. Nursing student/Single mom

   DoulaMama replied to AnkleBitten's topic in General Students

   I am also a 100% custody single mom of a 3 year old, in a masters-entry nursing program (i.e. SUPER accelerated!). Guess what? You have a leg up on everyone else. You already know what sleep...

2. Bedside... Really?

   DoulaMama replied to Jennie.K's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

   I am a student nurse in a very competitive CNM/WHNP masters entry program. I LOVE bedside nursing. Bedside nursing has given me a deeper understanding about how the body works that will incredibly...

3. 2013 UCSF MEPN Applicants

   DoulaMama replied to serahfarron's topic in Post Graduate Students

   *BREAKING NEWS FOR MIDWIFERY MEPNS!!!!* UCSF has just been granted extra funds to ACCEPT MEPN MIDWIFERY APPLICANTS FOR 2012/2013 application cycle! I just wanted to share the happy news as soon as...

4. 2013 UCSF MEPN Applicants

   DoulaMama replied to serahfarron's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I got in on my second try to the nurse-midwifery specialty. Here are some stats...My GPA was around 3.8, my GRE math/verbal scores were low (I think combined around 1050 or 1100?-- i took it twice)....

5. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

   DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate Students

   It's challenging for those of us on the waitlist, in limbo. I wonder how soon they notify us if a spot opens up? And if people are waiting until exactly March 8th to accept or decline? I feel like if...

6. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

   DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I'm actually spending the time getting together with friends who I likely won't get to see very much if I start school in June. I thought the interview process was a good experience and really enjoyed...

7. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

   DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Wow, I'm glad someone broke the ice after the awkwardness.... magallanes-- checkered tie, nice. I'm open to saying hi too! average height, long blonde hair, wearing mostly black (dun dun dun), in...

8. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

   DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Education-related budget cuts, particularly in nursing drive me nuts, especially because of the long-term health and financial consequences of such decisions... Meanwhile, I'm supposed to be prepping...

9. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

   DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I feel excited about the interview and about being surrounded by all of you :) I look forward to meeting new

10. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Afternoon session for me :) Looking forward to

11. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congrats dedicatedone, I am also interviewing on the 27th! Anyone else interviewing on the

12. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate Students

    January 27th. Normal envelope, by the way, in case anyone was

13. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Just received my letter. I got an interview! Happy...surprised...happy... I live in a small town south of San Francisco, for reference and my letter was dated December

14. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I love how I was trying to be all cool not thinking about the letter... but, um, now I really want to know! Where is that letter?!

15. 2012 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    DoulaMama replied to LookingAhead's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Here goes round 2! About to submit for CNM/WHNP I am *really* really hoping that more students who are parents are accepted into the program this