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?

[Nurse_Nae, BSN, RN]

Hhoward92, I got it within a week. It was pretty quick.

[FNKA]

Hey, I'm currently in the MEPN program.

If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask!

Just so you guys know; if you opt to, you'll get a student mentor that can help you once you get accepted.

[UAMEPN]

Hello FNKA, Thanks for offering info and assistance. I was wondering if you could give some idea of what your week typically is like. What are the class days like? What are the clinical days like? Are they on separate days? Thank you.

[FNKA]

Hey!

So our weeks really depend on which level you're in. The first level, you'll start front-loading with class Mon-Fri until august, then you'll start clinicals which are usually 2-3 days a week. You will be getting some help in level one with study guides, so there will be some help with the reading:). The classes are usually from 0900-1600 with some breaks in between.

Please do not assume that my schedule will be the same as yours, the administrators do change the schedule based on their needs as well. So your cohort may be little or very different from mine.

All applicants who get an interview get to talk to my cohort afterwards! :) We're a helpful bunch that are eagerly awaiting you guys!

[dancer24ish, BSN, RN]

I tried emailing, but are y'all allowed to sit for the nclex to become an APRN (advanced practiced cause it's a masters generalist program) or just for RN and be on the same level as like BSN grads

[UAMEPN]

Thank you for your reply.

[UAMEPN]

Thank you for your reply FNKA.

[Hhoward92]

dancer24ish,

I asked this same question back in July and this was the response I got.

"First, The difference between an MSN and an MS-RN is pretty tricky to figure out. Basically, an MSN is an advanced nursing degree - only those who are already RNs can apply for and complete an MSN program. The MEPN program which prepares students to be MS-RNs is an entry level nursing degree that prepares graduates for the NCLEX and initial RN licensure. An MS-RN would not be eligible to apply as an MSN to the NP certificate program. However, MEPN graduates often apply for and start the DNP program immediately after graduation."

From what I've gathered, this degree is basically equivalent to a BSN. MEPN programs that get you to the APRN level are generally about 3 years long. The appeal for me over a BSN is that I will qualify for graduate level federal loans and I'm hoping to be able to proceed with the DNP.

[stringray1965]

Anyone here anything yet? And does anyone know the class sizes for each cohort? Thanks

[Hhoward92]

No word yet. From last year's forum, they accepted 66 to Tucson and 48 to Phoenix.

[Methylbutane]

Hello FNKA

Thank you for your help. do you have the option to chose the hospital where you want to do your clinicals?

[FNKA]

Nope, you do not get to choose, but they try to get you into every major hospital in town. However, in level 3, you get to choose a rotation which is exciting!