Ucsf Mepn Hopefuls Entering 2010

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Hello to aspiring carreer changers contemplating and gearing up for the MEPN program at UCSF. I am starting a thread for those working on prereqs and doing volunteer work at this point while dusting off old transcripts and beginning to package a stellar application for the "main event." I also want to solicit advice from recent RN's from the program who can help me and others who are considering this path.

I am an English major on course to become a writer when I decided that onc/ gerontological nursing is what I want to do and that UCSF will allow me to broaden my reach into research, science education, teaching, international outreach and writing. I am working on my prereqs right now and will take the GRE prior to Oct. '09 application deadline for the June'10 batch. If you are doing the same footprint as I am - please reply and share your plan of action. RNs now successfully progressing to fulfill their dreams please share valuable insights - coping skills, study tricks, best preparation path, etc. It will be very much appreciated.:bow:

Hello all,

I've been reading these posts from this year and past applicant pools and I finally decided I needed to join in on party. Though I'm still second guessing every single part of it, I submitted and locked my application this past Saturday. I had just about every single person I know look it over, but I'm still worried I overlooked something. Anywho, I applied to the ACHIN specialty and am wondering if there are any other ACHIN applicants out there? I've been told by the folks at UCSF that the ACHIN is the smallest specialty. I know they say it is less competitive, but with such a small applicant pool I worry that it'll only take a few really impressive people to knock me out of the running. I've been looking for a program that really combines clinical nursing with public health and this just looks perfect (and much more streamlined than a joint RN/MPH program). Anywho, I'd love to hear more about any ACHINers backgrounds, concerns, interests, etc.

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Hello all! Does anyone know when invitations to interview will be sent out?

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shallowhorn,

From what I've read on the UCSF site and from postings on allnurses from past MEPN applicants, it's usually not until mid-December. Right now that feels like an eternity. Good luck!

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looking west,

thanks for letting me know. it truly does seem like an eternity! good luck to you as well!

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