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Myself and a fellow RN both applied to the UCSF FNP 2011 program, but we are still "under review" and have not received any snail mail letters to date.

"Good assignment"...I think that is a matter of preference. I am a peds RN and worked the acute care float first tour and worked 6L (peds med surg) second tour. I much preferred the float team due to the variety, flexible manager, etc. Rate...thinking 20 something, but then I did not turn to travel nursing for the $$$, I was in it for the travel and flexibility. I worked for AMN 6 years and stayed because of my recruiter. She tolerated my demands in regards to housing (upgraded furniture, appliances) and bonuses (not sure if that exists anymore), early/late move ins, and time off. I think all companies are comparable otherwise. My housing at Avalon Sunset was wonderful. I was able to walk to work, reserved parking provided, walkable distance to public transport . The units themselves were dated and lacked modern amenities ie. microwave, pool, AC. My housing at St Francis was a struggle since the property is a empty tin can toss from the highway and I worked nights. Very noisy and I had to take the train to work. I did take the housing allowance on my last assignment since I was staying with a friend, I thought it was a generous amount. I was also reimbursed for garage parking at the hospital. If your UCSF assignment is adult care, you could be at either the Parnassus campus or the Mt. Zion campus. I am not familiar with the housing near Mt. Zion. However there are shuttle buses running between the two facilities all day. I have seen something AMN has been promoting that would make hourly pay rates higher??? Not sure what it was since I am now a retired traveler. Happily settled down and do not miss the hustle and bustle of moving every 13 weks or so. But it was good for six years : ) Hope this helps, best wishes to you and safe travels.

I have been a traveler at UCSF for 2 assignments. I was placed by AMN Services/American Mobile. I was housed at Avalon Sunset (Inner Sunset) and St Francis Place Apartments (South of Market).

Is your friend, who received acceptance email, a FNP applicant?

Wondering if your friend is a FNP applicant?

Hi All - I also applied for the 2011 fall program FNP specialty. As with most of you, my application status reads "under review." I have 11 years of RN experience and a 4.0 GPA, so fear not, grades and years of experience do not guarantee a spot. Best to all. Hoping we all hear news, either way, soon. Yes, it would be great to hear from other traditional UCSF MSN applicants. I am wondering why UCSF takes so many MEPN students and so few traditional MSN students. It simply does not make much sense to me? Does anyone know? Cheers!