UA MEPN 2017

[az827]

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?

[Ladybug51]

In the first month and a half or so, things are super confusing and you will have no idea what is going on. After that, things start making sense and become more predictable.

I would say that the greatest strength is the usefulness of clinicals. They're exhausting, but they really make didactic information click. Organization isn't always one of the strong suits of this program. They're always saying that flexibility is super important in this program, but I think that if things were a little more organized, we wouldn't have to be so flexible.

During the first 4 weeks of the semester, we have front-loading where we have class almost everyday, all day, with lecture, lab, stimulations, etc. After front-loading, my typical week is about 7 hours of lecture and two 12 hour clinical days. There's a ton going on and some weeks are worse than others, but I almost always can make a little time for life outside of school.

Almost all the faculty are pretty great and I can honestly say that the people in my cohort are wonderful. There's no curve, so I think that eliminates most of the competitiveness.

For interviewing, google common nursing school interview questions to help you prepare. It is a super short interview, but it helps to have some responses for typical questions in mind. For starting the program, try to enjoy the time you have before you start. Once you start, there's not much of a break until December. When you start, do a lot of NCLEX practice questions to understand the style of questions and what the priorities are. Also, don't get caught up in memorizing everything in the book. Focus on the power points.

[nursinghoping]

For those of you who got in, and are currently in the program - what does the school calendar look like? It looks like 2018 classes would start May 14, but are there any breaks between then and Thanksgiving? I know it follows the standard school calendar but there are different stop dates in August (before everyone starts) depending what summer session you look at. Thanks!