UA MEPN 2017

U.S.A. Arizona

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It's never too early to start talking! I'll be applying this fall for the 2017 cohort. Who else is applying? Are there any current or recent alumni that can give their insight on the program? What will the interview questions be like?

thank you so much for replying! yes im taking more classes in fall! hopefully it will help!

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also i have a question! if i get to the program, what should i do to get my np?

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Hi maryn12,

Your overall GPA is required to be a minimum of 3.0, but your overall GPA is actually not a factor in the admissions calculation. The GPA's that matter are your prerequisite course GPA and your last 60 units GPA. The prerequisite GPA makes up 35% of the admissions score, so the 3.8 will help! The last 60 units GPA makes up 20% of the score, and the HESI exam is 25% so it would benefit you to do well on the HESI.

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To be a nurse practitioner after this program, you would have to apply to a DNP program (3 years) or a master's NP program (2 years). Most people who get into these programs have at least 1-2 years of bedside experience working as an RN after graduation.

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Hi there!

I was hoping that someone could tell me if my chances are decent of getting into UA's MEPN program with a Pre-req GPA of 3.50, Last 60 GPA of 3.64. I haven't taken the HESI yet, but I think I will do okay. I got a 90.7% on my TEAS exam. Any help would be awesome!!!

Thank you!

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Hi there! Does anyone know how to calculate your GPA's for this program? I received a 94.5 on the HESI and my overall GPA right now is a 3.79 (although I know they don't look at that).

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Specializes in MSICU.

2 GPAs matter: the GPA of required prerequisites and also your cumulative GPA for all the semesters counting back to 60 credit hours. So say you took 12 credit hours every semester, you would calculate the GPA for your last 5 semesters. or if you took 9 credits every semester it would be your last 7 semesters.

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Hi there! Would you be able to answer some questions for me about MEPN?

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Hi there! Would I be able to ask you some questions about the MEPN program? I am an applicant this year.

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Specializes in MSICU.

Me? Probably not, I'm working on prereqs to apply to the next cohort in 2019.

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Sure. What are your questions?

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How manageable was the transition to the program, especially in the first few summer months?

What are the strengths and weaknesses that you have found with this program?

What does a typical M-F week look like for you in it? (Meaning clinical vs. lecture vs. exercise vs. personal life)?

How supportive are the faculty and the other students?

Is there any advice you can offer me on interviewing/starting the program/ ensuring success in it?

Thank you very much for taking the time to help me- I really appreciate feedback from a fellow student! :)

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