2014 UCSF MEPN Applicants

MB2014 · Feb 18, 2014

Hi Kdiem,

I remember you saying that you are in the midwifery/WHNP track. Would you be willing to talk sometime? I was just accepted into that track (through the MEPN program) and would love to learn more about the program. I have tried calling a few staff members, but no one is really giving me much info. I adore UCSF but feel like I don't know much about the actual masters program.

Thank you for all your support on this board!

Rooster825 · Feb 19, 2014

ToFNPandBeyond, thank you for that very helpful advice! I hope to eventually work in an outpatient oncology clinic as an NP, and I believe both acute care and primary care specialties would provide a good foundation for that setting. My reason for considering acute care is that i wanted to have a solid understanding of critical care in order to better attend to the more acute needs of oncology patients. I guess I should direct these questions to a faculty member?

Can you let me know what you discover if/when you talk to a faculty member? I'm in a similar boat and would love to know what you discover. Thanks!

Nursing_Dilemmas · Feb 20, 2014

To meangreenbean and Rooster825,

Not within your specialty, but Penn is also on my radar. A current Penn student said that F.C. can put you in touch with some student who was making the same decision as you. Might be good to get a student opinion.

I haven't paid much attention to this forum until recently, but I'm emerging from the LURKER depths. Congrats to those who are in - all the hard work has paid off =) As a person on the waitlist, I'm wondering what you all have as a deadline to submit your decisions? This process seems endless but I am still hopeful!

ToFNPandBeyond · Feb 20, 2014

Some people received notifications stating that the deadline to make a decision for admissions is on February 22nd, while others have stated in their letters for March 7th (I know...confusing). In either case, the deadline for decisions is soon so hopefully you'll know the outcome for yourself sooner than later!!

jujubear14 · Feb 20, 2014

I've also been admitted for psych/mental health. I'm excited to see there's a good group of us so far! I spoke to S.J. today and he confirmed that the deadline is indeed March 7th. Congratulations to all those accepted and good luck to those on the wait list!

mentalhealthadvocate · Feb 20, 2014

Hello Jujubear14, I'm looking forward to meeting the other accepted students. I'm still deciding between schools. Does anyone know if we can pay the hefty deposit to "hold" a spot a little longer. I'm waiting on OHSU and afraid I won't be ready to make a decision.

NPApplicant · Feb 20, 2014

I spoke with SJ yesterday, and he said UCSF don't require a deposit (unless I somehow misunderstood him).

guufychica · Feb 21, 2014

I was accepted for AG-CNS, and I confirmed. Yay. Now for looking for funding and housing.

MB2014 · Feb 21, 2014

mentalhealthadvocate,

I am also waiting on OHSU! Do you have any sense of which program you prefer? I can't seem to make up my mind...

Good luck!

kdiem · Feb 22, 2014

Hi MB2014 -I'd love to talk. Just PM me and we can set up a time! :)

MB2014 · Feb 23, 2014

Hi Kdiem -- thanks so so much for your willingness to chat. I can't seem to PM you since I have less than 15 posts. Can you PM me by any chance?

Thanks so much!

meangreenbean · Feb 25, 2014

Did anyone get an email notification of an incomplete financial aid application today? I wasn't aware that there was an application in the first place. The email comes with a link to the UCSF financial aid portal but requires a UCSF email to create an account. How would we log in?