Half Windsor

We didn't get an email until 4:45pm last year. Hopefully they won't make you all wait that long.

Tomorrow, tomorrow, you'll find out tomorrow, it's only a day away...

I can't think of any questions I wish I had asked in hindsight. I think over the course of the interview you'll find aspects of the interviewers' experiences you'll be drawn to ask questions about. I treated it as an opportunity to ask two nurses in the field about their personal journey and passion for the field and reflexively highlight my passion as well. Last year we didn't have an opportunity to meet with current students, but that has historically been part of the interview weekends. My cohort is interested in providing that opportunity again and will discuss our ability to meet with the applicants either for a quick lunch, or possibly on the next day (Saturday) when we aren't all in class/clinicals.

Also all that was based off my experience last year and should only be taken as such - one person's opinion.

Interviews occur over two Friday's in January. Local candidates are generally interviewed on the first date and out of town/state candidates are interviewed on the second date. You are assigned one of two interview sessions on your selected day (morning or afternoon). It's random and not based off specialty. The first part of the interview day is a general info session where you can ask questions, talk to other candidates, and get assigned a specific interview time with two nurses - a faculty member (they try to pair you with a faculty member in the specialty you've applied for) and a nurse from the community (usually from one of the many possible clinical locations you'll rotate through over the course of school). The interviews are 45min-1hr, predetermined questions read off a note sheet. Even with that structure it's very casual and feels more like a friendly conversation. Come prepared with questions you want to ask them, it helps show interest. Approach the the questions from an NP perspective -meaning think of your long term trajectory and not specifically the MEPN year. Display passion, clarity, and understanding of why Advance Practice Nursing, why your proposed specialty, and how UCSF will allow you to achieve that. Dress attire: most candidates looked business casual, to give an air of "professionalism" but there doesn't seem to be specific requirements. Don't stress on what to wear, allow your attire to bring your personality, and know that a more conservative attire is always safe if you have concerns.

I'm happy to answer further questions anyone may have as well.

Current MEPN here - Hang in there everyone, you're all SO close to getting news. Some random info you might find helpful: Our 2015 cohort is 60 students (selected from 300 completed applications) and they look to be admitting a similar number for your application cycle. We received our notification for interview via e-mail, that arrived at 4:45pm on a Thursday. They tend to invite exactly twice the number of applicants per speciality to interview as they will choose to admit - so you're only actually "competing" with other applicants from your proposed speciality. Each specialty has a different number of applicants they can accept (FNP generally has the most with around 15). The waiting game sucks, but you'll all have answers very very soon!

For anyone currently in the Bay Area, and not already in the Facebook group, we're planning an informal meet n' greet of incoming MEPN students this Sunday, March 22nd starting at 2:00pm, at the Soma StrEat Park (428 11th St).

@carlyvega - I sent you a Private Message in case you were still have difficulties finding the Facebook group.

@viksss - I'm sorry you didn't get in, know that you gave an incredibly competitive application that gave UCSF reason to interview you. Don't give up hope and consider reapplying next year. On on other news I am happy to take over admin of the Facebook group of you want. I'll message you on there.

I think this is precisely why they don't give out specific dates for notification. We're all eager and building various levels of hope, dread, resentment, and anxiety because we know it's all hinging on an authorization signature of one person. they were purposely vague because they know situations like this arise and they wanted to avoid building our expectations of hearing before "the end of the month".

Better luck tomorrow. Same time, same channel. Hope everyone is able to make it through the evening without too much anxiety.

20 min left and I just want to cry

Where's the emoji for toe-tapping?!

It just feels cruel at this point, how can they have decisions finalized and not have notifications sent out?!