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  1. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to vls09's topic in General Nursing

    Let the stomach butterflies begin! Good luck to

  2. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to vls09's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be happy skipping the interview and going straight to the acceptance letter! If only we had a crystal

  3. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to vls09's topic in General Nursing

    I got that email as well. I wondered how many PMH applicants will switch to ANP knowing they'll have to do the post masters cert after the ANP track vs. how many will cancel their apps and go...

  4. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to vls09's topic in General Nursing

    I got the same email and wrote back asking about interviews. This is the reply I got: "Phone interviews may or may not be required. I'm sorry I don't have a more definitive answer for you. The Dept...

  5. Am I being realistic? Nursing school at 45?

    StarofLifeRN replied to aidensmom403's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 45 and applying to a master's entry program for the fall. It's geared toward people with non-nursing bachelor's (or higher) degrees. It starts with a pre-licensure program (12-15 months), after...

  6. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to vls09's topic in General Nursing

    Not yet. I was able to put it out of my mind for the holidays, but now that January is here I'm getting

  7. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to als224's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much! That helps... I got the impression from last year's discussion thread and the info session with faculty that there is a real mix of people. It's nice to know that for sure. And your...

  8. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to als224's topic in General Students

    Manyapples, thanks for the advice! Can you shed any light on the background of people in your class? I'm curious about academics (do you know if people had primarily science degrees ?), prior medical...

  9. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to vls09's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an EMT as well! I've been doing that just over a year and will be starting the intermediate class next month. That's my only medical experience. My degrees are in business, so if I get in I'll...

  10. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to als224's topic in General Students

    The faculty at the info session I attended said there were still a lot of things up in the air about the transition to the DNP, so it will be interesting to watch over the next few years. I wonder...

  11. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to vls09's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Vermont, too, and this is the only program I've applied to. We're settled here and still have one kid at home. Do you have any medical experience? It sounds like they really do look at the...

  12. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to als224's topic in General Students

    My application went pretty quickly through the NursingCAS. I was still waiting on my transcripts and one reference after I submitted my app in late October, but as soon as they received those two...

  13. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to vls09's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I knew what the deal was with the interviews. At the info session I went to in November they said they weren't doing them, but on the FAQ page on the website it says "positive personal...

  14. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to als224's topic in General Students

    Anyone else out there in the application process for UVM's MEPN program for Fall

  15. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to als224's topic in General Students

    We're doing a little of both - dinner at a friend's on Thursday, family dinner at home on Friday (my daughter works on Thursday), and then dinner at another friend's house on Sunday. I will be in a...

  16. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to als224's topic in General Students

    I've heard that the 1300-1400 range for GRE's is good! And at the info session the UVM people assured us that they look at whole package because positives like good GRE scores can offset GPAs. Did...

  17. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to als224's topic in General Students

    I've been chatting with someone from another thread (Direct Entry MSN's 2010) who was accepted last year and deferred. She gave me some suggestions on how to prepare for an interview - although at the...

  18. Direct Entry MSN's 2010

    StarofLifeRN replied to allie2010's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I work in college admissions, and it's not uncommon to change things up to make sure the process results in the best candidates. They may have adjusted their review rubric so that the interview for...

  19. Direct Entry MSN's 2010

    StarofLifeRN replied to allie2010's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The interview questions are helpful, thanks! I asked about when they would schedule interviews, and one of the people running the info session said they don't do that any longer??? I find that odd, so...

  20. Direct Entry MSN's 2010

    StarofLifeRN replied to allie2010's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Just hearing that there are a variety of backgrounds makes me feel better! I am in my mid-40s and have worked in higher education for 20 years. I'm currently an administrator, so this would be a...

  21. Direct Entry MSN's 2010

    StarofLifeRN replied to allie2010's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi VTFNP - I attended an info session the other night, and one of the things I'm trying to get a sense of is the demographics of the class. Can you tell me in general things like the age makeup of the...

  22. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to als224's topic in General Students

    One of the things that concerned me is that the 15 slots were divided between the three tracks, but they wouldn't indicate how they split it. They also didn't indicate which track they expect to get...

  23. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to als224's topic in General Students

    I went to an info session last night, and they said decisions would be made in January. This was what was in the application confirmation email as well. They said in the past they would get 100-150...

  24. A Thread for 2011 Applicants...Where are you applying and what have you heard?

    StarofLifeRN replied to areawoman's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I applied to UVM to the master's entry program in nursing. I have a BS in Business and an MBA, so if accepted it would be a career change opportunity for me. I believe they accept 16 students and...

  25. UVM MEPN 2011

    StarofLifeRN replied to als224's topic in General Students

    Hi! I just submitted my application over the weekend. I'd be interested to hear from current students as well. I found a discussion from last year's applicants that took place just as admission...