UCSF CNM program

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Hello all! I am new to this site. My burning question has to do with my application to the UCSF CNM program. I applied for the fall 2008 program and have not heard back yet. I have called and they said they have no information. They cannot even tell me when they will be sending out letters to applicants. Does anyone know when I should expect a response? Has anyone received a letter of acceptance? The lady on the phone sort of hinted that this year is unusual. Is something up with the midwifery program?

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Specializes in Obstetrics, M/S, Family medicine.

i will also be applying to the ucsf cnm program, but not until fall 2009.

i noticed that the website states that this program is filled, but this doesn't necessarily mean they have selected the students who are accepted. this could just mean they have enough students to complete a class.

they are probably still weeding through the applications. please let me know if you get in!!

i would love to stay in touch with you throughout your experience at ucsf.

good luck to you!! :D

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I'm curious to know if you speak Spanish. Now this is just my experience, so take it for what it is, but when I talked to them a couple of years ago, they wanted to know if I spoke Spanish, and when I said I didn't they all but told me my chances are slim.

I don't mean to scare you, knowing how tense this moment can be, but just sharing my experience. Keep us up to date. I'd be curious to know.

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Specializes in Obstetrics, M/S, Family medicine.

i can get by speaking spanish to my clients, but it is very, very rough. this summer, i have been making an effort to take spanish speaking pts and learn spanish words/phrases that may come up during ante/intra/post partum.

i would definitely not call myself fluent.

oh, that's frustratring.

let me know what you hear.

btw, do you have a bsn or an adn with an unrelated bs?

i have the latter, which hurts my chances even more i am sure.

thanks for the info. . . .keep in touch!

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I'm curious to know if you speak Spanish. Now this is just my experience, so take it for what it is, but when I talked to them a couple of years ago, they wanted to know if I spoke Spanish, and when I said I didn't they all but told me my chances are slim.

I don't mean to scare you, knowing how tense this moment can be, but just sharing my experience. Keep us up to date. I'd be curious to know.

Hi there,

I am planning to apply to the WHNP program at UCSF in 2010. I was wondering if anyone knows how the school views ADN nurses with a BSN from University of Phoenix (online). Yeah, I know they're accredited and all that, I guess I mean how they REALLY feel about it. Also, I know that being bilingual in Spanish is practically a prerequisite, which I'm working on, but what about the volunteer part? Do they really want to see volunteer activities or would that just be gravy? Thanks.

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Update: Did not get in this time around :cry:. However, I applied very very late in the game, so that's not a huge suprise. Plus, I got two rejection notices. One was very formal and just said thanks for applying, but we regret to inform you...good luck where ever you go. The other was much more personal and said things like you're obviously qualified, we just didn't have enough spaces, please apply again next year. So thats what I'm doing. Applications for 2009 open sometime this month. Thanks to all who responded. Would love to keep in touch with all 2009 applicants. Maybe we can be study partners one day :nuke:.

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Update: Did not get in this time around :cry:. However, I applied very very late in the game, so that's not a huge suprise. Plus, I got two rejection notices. One was very formal and just said thanks for applying, but we regret to inform you...good luck where ever you go. The other was much more personal and said things like you're obviously qualified, we just didn't have enough spaces, please apply again next year. So thats what I'm doing. Applications for 2009 open sometime this month. Thanks to all who responded. Would love to keep in touch with all 2009 applicants. Maybe we can be study partners one day :nuke:.

So sorry to hear. Don't give up, please. we need more midwives.

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Specializes in Obstetrics, M/S, Family medicine.

:dncgbby:i'm sorry to hear that you did not get in, although it is nice to know they personally respond letting you know why you did not get in.

just curious, how long have you worked as an rn, and which department do you work?

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Update: Did not get in this time around :cry:. However, I applied very very late in the game, so that's not a huge suprise. Plus, I got two rejection notices. One was very formal and just said thanks for applying, but we regret to inform you...good luck where ever you go. The other was much more personal and said things like you're obviously qualified, we just didn't have enough spaces, please apply again next year. So thats what I'm doing. Applications for 2009 open sometime this month. Thanks to all who responded. Would love to keep in touch with all 2009 applicants. Maybe we can be study partners one day :nuke:.

I'm just curious as to why if you didn't get in, why are you waiting an entire year to reapply there? Why not consider a distance learning school?

I'm curious to know people's reasons for choosing one school over another, other than location?

Is that something particular about the program you are interested in?

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Specializes in Obstetrics, M/S, Family medicine.

for me, i am applying to ucsf, bc i don't feel that i learn as well in an online classroom setting. i really enjoy the in person interaction of classes. i also get a lot out of speaking with my classmates and instructors about topics that i am having trouble with or topics that i find interesting.

i think you need to know what kind of learner you are, so that you can pick the right setting for you to learn in.

again, that's just me. :twocents:

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for me, i am applying to ucsf, bc i don't feel that i learn as well in an online classroom setting. i really enjoy the in person interaction of classes. i also get a lot out of speaking with my classmates and instructors about topics that i am having trouble with or topics that i find interesting.

i think you need to know what kind of learner you are, so that you can pick the right setting for you to learn in.

again, that's just me. :twocents:

yes, that's a good point, i'm just the opposite, i'd rather do things on my own and get through the material at my own pace. there is more interaction with your peers and instructors online than you think, tho. some programs even require group projects and such.

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Specializes in Obstetrics, M/S, Family medicine.
yes, that's a good point, I'm just the opposite, I'd rather do things on my own and get through the material at my own pace. There is more interaction with your peers and instructors online than you think, tho. Some programs even require group projects and such.

It sounds like you have put a lot of thought into your decision. Good luck with everything!!:up:

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