UCSF MEPN 2016

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Hello!

I know this is a bit early, but I'm planning to apply to the apply to the UCSF MEPN program (among a few others) this summer/fall. I've seen similar forums for past application periods, and thought it might be nice to get one started so we can start to bounce ideas and questions off each other.

Has anyone been to an open house? Any information worth sharing?

FutureNPisMe, after getting into Columbia, I was INSANELY stressed about having to decide between UCSF and Columbia, even though I hadn't even gotten into UCSF yet. I didn't really see Columbia as feasible, it's hard to think you'd actually get into an Ivy League when you see yourself as an average, regular person who didn't get a 4.0 GPA or get their name on research publications. After actually getting in though, my mindset was changed: I love how many options it gives as far as either going straight to a DNP or just earning an NP certificate after the MSN. You also don't have to choose a specialty until the DNP portion, which is great if you end up falling in love with a different specialty during the MSN than the one you originally wanted. I even contacted an NP I used to work with last night to ask her about her opinion on whether the extra mile of the DNP is worth it. I like to think that the universe kind of made this decision for me, and even though my heart has been set UCSF throughout this whole process, not getting in made my life a lot less stressful and essentially nailed down my decision, and I'm now going for the DNP :)

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I'm in for AGNP! Congratulations to those of you who have been accepted and decided to enroll. I'd like to get a FB group started soon, so if you're also accepted, please message me your contact info and I'll I invite you to a MEPN 2016 FB group.

I do want to stress that if you didn't get in and UCSF is your first choice there's no reason to give up. It's true that many UCSF applicants are denied their first time out. I was devastated when I didn't get in last year, but I got good feedback as to why they decided against me. It forced me to think long and hard about why the program was still the right choice for me, to consider my strengths, to set to work on strengthening my weaknesses, and to take the risk of applying again. If you'd like to try again next year, and there's any way I can be of help I will not hesitate.

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does anyone know when to make a deposit....and find out more information about your acceptance?

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Hi guys! I'm in for AGNP as well! I can't send private messages on this thing so let us know if you set up a FB group!

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I was also accepted for AGNP and just sent a request to join the FB group. Thanks for putting it together!

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Anyone in the PMHNP track? Is anyone debating between UCSF and another school? I can't PM -- what's the FB group called exactly?

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Anyone in the PMHNP track? Is anyone debating between UCSF and another school? I can't PM -- what's the FB group called exactly?

Just type "UCSF MEPN 2016" into the search box on Facebook, then click to sort results by Groups. Hope that helps!

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I can't seem to find it anyhow. Is it not public?

I'm in for Oncology! :)

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The FB group is called UCSF MEPN 2016

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Thank you for your post. I am a first time applicant who was rejected from agnp. Could you kindly share some of the feedback that you got last year? I would like to apply again but feel a bit lost about how to change my application to be a more competitive candidate.

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Sorry, above is for a2rutherford.

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It doesn't look like the websites have been updated to reflect 2016 deadlines and schedules, but here's a good place to start: Admitted Students Resources | UCSF School of Nursing. There's probably not much variation from year to year.

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