Hey, I am currently getting ready to apply to the UCLA MECN program. I went to UCLA yesterday to meet with the nursing advisor and since I have 2 C's, one in psych and one in Stats, she advised me to repeat one of them because I can't have more than one C on my transcripts. I plan on taking Micro this fall. In terms of work experience, I work with an agency facilitating care for end of life patients. I really want to get into the UCLA program but I will also be applying to CSULA, CSUN, CSUCI, CSUSM and USF, Western and
Anyway, I just wanted to create a thread for those applying same time as I so we can discuss. Fyi I will be attending the info session on July 26!
I really want to specialize though so I'm kind of bummed that the MECN doesn't offer a specialty, I would have to do a post-masters program.
How many classes can you have in progress when applying?
If a class is repeated, do they average the two or disregard the lower grade totally?
How much is the program in total?
Do MECN graduates make more in terms of salary than BSNs?
I also applied to APU and Western , I got into APU and have an interview for Western on Monday. APU and Western are about 3 to 4 yr programs but they lead u to Nurse Practitioner. UCLA is just R.N
congrats on APU! I chose MECN over the programs that end in an NP because I don't see myself in an advanced practice role. I was going to apply to APU until I got the information packet and realized it ended in an advanced practice degree
Hi all! Just now joining this thread. I also applied for the Fall 2017 program. How is everyone feeling? I am so anxious and nervous to hear back from all the schools. I know for those that applied to WesternU, they started to get their acceptances yesterday. I haven't heard back from them yet I am also waiting to hear back from USF and Samuel Merritt- my top two choices. Anyways, I wish everyone great luck!
Hi all! Just now joining this thread. I also applied for the Fall 2017 program. How is everyone feeling? I am so anxious and nervous to hear back from all the schools. I know for those that applied to WesternU, they started to get their acceptances yesterday. I haven't heard back from them yet I am also waiting to hear back from USF and Samuel Merritt- my top two choices. Anyways, I wish everyone great luck!
I am am very nervous. I keep re-reading my SOP, and the more I do, the more I dislike it. It's not what I personally would have chosen to write but I had to write what they wanted so I can't get over the fact that I dislike it so much so it's making me think they will dislike it as well
I have a friend who started the program in fall 2016. She said March is when we will hear back from admissions but I'm hoping sometime sooner (such agony this waiting game). Good luck to all!
Has anyone called/emailed to find out exactly how many applicants there were to mecn this year?
You could, but they're pretty busy with apps right now. I know they've been reviewing them for the past two weeks. Last year I heard back around 2/16 I believe
there were notifications made all through March as well
I am also waiting to hear back from USF and Samuel Merritt- my top two choices. Anyways, I wish everyone great luck!
I can't get over the fact that I dislike it so much so it's making me think they will dislike it as well
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congrats on APU! I chose MECN over the programs that end in an NP because I don't see myself in an advanced practice role. I was going to apply to APU until I got the information packet and realized it ended in an advanced practice degree