UCLA MECN Fall 2014?

EstudianteLA · Apr 3, 2014

April Fool's! No acceptance letter, just messing with you guys. I didn't have the heart to wait until tomorrow to let you know I was joking. Lol.

Aghghhhh!!! I almost had a heart attack!

max79 · Apr 4, 2014

Sorry guys - I wrote my e-mail too hastily. The reason I said the week of the 14th is because I called admissions to ask and that is what I was told.

Granted, I've been given other dates that were inaccurate but hopefully since we're so near the end, that will be the week!

katy_erine · Apr 4, 2014

Does anyone plan on working while in the program (part time, per diem etc etc) ?

RMJLA · Apr 4, 2014

Well, as I'm not qualified yet as any healthcare professional, I will not be working during the program. I'm sure it's possible though, even if it might be really tough to work, study and do classes and clinicals.

biglittlev · Apr 4, 2014

I'm going to try and work per diem. I really want to keep my foot in the door, but we'll see because I think the minimum is like 5 or 6 shifts a month, and it would be in South Orange county....

biglittlev · Apr 4, 2014

I got a call today from a 310 number today! I was so excited I threw my weights down...Wrong number. :banghead:

katy_erine · Apr 4, 2014

I'm just wondering since I am working full time as a Research Asst. right now so we will see if I'll do part time.... or just focus on school full time(:

RMJLA · Apr 4, 2014

CSULA actually recommends that students in their ELMN program work while finishing the post-licensure portion of the program. I thought that was crazy, to actually make a program that almost requires it students to maintain a full-time job while finishing up the rest of the degree. They suggest it because it's ultimately an NP program, and who is going to hire a new-grad NP with no experience?

morganw1 · Apr 4, 2014

If I can work and maintain a great GPA ( which will be difficult) I will. I do want to keep my foot in the door too, I think it's a smart idea to work as CSULA is suggesting. The job market is tough and rough so anything to make getting a job smoother is helpful. it's a catch-22!

TLeeM · Apr 4, 2014

Many NP programs require 2000 hours of RN experience before applying. The last time I checked UCLA's traditional post Masters NP required it. CSULA said many folks are able to do it once you are thru the prelicensure portion. I will do what I am capable of, but until I start my program I am not sure what that will be.

morganw1 · Apr 5, 2014

I would just like to know already! haha it's been way too long.

matthewandrew, NP · Apr 6, 2014

I wonder if mid-April is also equated to second week of April... hmmmm. #firstworldproblems

Matthew, RN