FutureNP2019

hi mepn2017, I am a current MEPN going into AGNP. The first year, your specialty does not matter, everyone has the same schedule. There are a few people who work and I think it is do-able. You will be busy all of the time and have to study when you g...

@arobie, this forum is actually from last year's application cycle. I believe there is a new forum for 2017 MEPN you can find by searching on all nurses.

Hi PPMM, I had a similar experience with Nursing CAS. They never sent my info in to Samuel Merritt and never emailed me to let me know why. By the time I figured it out, everyone else was getting interview calls, so I was out of the running this year...

Has anyone heard anything about the Financial Aid situation at UCSF? I know the ever increasing cost is one reason some people are choosing not to attend. Do they offer good scholarships/ grants? I am just curious to know as I begin to plan the next ...

HI deboncoeur...just search UCSF MEPN 2016 on Facebook and select groups. It should pop up and ask to be added. Also you can send me a private message with your name and I will add you.

lostasia, I believe in the past they have had a small waiting list, 1-2 people, just in case. I am not 100% sure but I think I remember reading it in some of the past threads.

Nursing CAS made a mistake with one of my transcripts and are just now verifying my information. Therefore, my app was never sent to Samuel Merritt! I am frustrated and now realizing I probably missed my chance this year, since people are now hearing...

Congratulations everyone for getting through interviews!! And now we wait...

I just found out from Nursing CAS that they are still verifying my transcripts and it might take up to 4-6 weeks! Ugh! What can I do now?

I just wanted to let people know that i did receive a confirmation email when I RSVP'd but it was basically "OK thank you." It did not include any details on the day. Also, I emailed after New Years. emara9, the Bay Area is really expensive right now...

Hi All, I have been anxiously awaiting hearing from SMU. I logged in to Nursing CAS and my application was marked as complete nut I don't see anything about it being verified. What does it mean?! Also, how did you all find the contact info for admiss...

@blueandgold1919 what specialty did you apply for? I should get my letter when I get home today because I am local but I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO nervous now!

Hi everyone, congrats on getting accepted to the SMU ELSMN program for 2016!! I am applying for the 2016 FNP program in Oakland for 2016. I was just hoping I could get some insight from all of you who just went through the application process. Any su...

Yes that makes sense...but how is it different than your experiences working with underserved populations? Or do you think there is overlap here?

Also, can anyone shed some light on what exactly "Community-based activities or experiences" means? It seems rather broad- anyone have some examples they might be using? Thanks!!

I am glad the conversation has been started about the "Additional Background Information" section because I am about to start on that and I am confused! It seems like we can write a whole extra paper? Ugh! Maybe we can write more detailed information...

@emara9 I am not sure about using a lab professor as your only academic rec. The purpose of having an academic recommender is so that they can assess your preparedness for the academic rigors of the program. So, I don't know about using a lab profess...

@emmafleur18 check out University of Hawaii Manoa. I saw that they had an entry level DNP but not sure if you become an NP with that.

I am also having a hard time distinguishing between the two, but I know they are such an important part!!

@fpjc it would be really great to hear stats of people who have gotten accepted. also, regarding experience with NPs, I too have minimal experience. I am hoping to shadow some NPs but am not sure if I can get it in before the application is due. Do y...

fpjc, I would be interested to know what you learned (if anything) after talking to admissions last year once you found out you did not get accepted. Also, what, if anything, did you do to "beef up" your chances of getting accepted this year? I will...