UCSF MEPN 2018

Nursing Students School Programs

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  1. Which UCSF MEPN specialty are you planning on applying for?

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      AGCNS
    • 0
      AGCNS - Oncology
    • 3
      AGPCNP
    • 1
      APHN
    • 5
      FNP
    • 0
      HPN
    • 3
      CNM/WHNP
    • 0
      OEHN
    • 3
      PNP
    • 5
      PMHNP

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A place for individuals applying to the UCSF 2018 MEPN program to contact each other, share information, support each other, and provide advice.

Hi Marmite,

I was wondering if you would be interested in speaking with me by phone or email? I would love the opportunity to speak with someone who has gone through the 1st year of the MEPN program and has some insight on UCSF Nursing school!

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Specializes in Midwife, OBGYN.
Hi, Everyone.

I'm a second-year AGPCNP student who was a MEPN in 2016. I just wanted to add my congratulations to those who have been invited to interview and to tell those who weren't not to be discouraged. Some of my classmates applied twice before being accepted. Others I know who applied went to schools that were equally outstanding. I'm starting a new quarter next week, so I won't be able to reply to individual questions, but I just wanted to reiterate what was posted above about the interview. The most important thing is to be yourself. Don't try to anticipate answers you think the interviewers want to hear. To prepare for my interview, I sat down and wrote a bunch of questions that I thought they might ask me and tried to come up with some answers. Some of the questions I came up with were actually on the interview, including the most obvious ones: "Why do you want to be a nurse/nurse-practitioner?" and "Why do you want to specialize in FNP, AGPCNP, peds, midwifery, etc.?" They will probably ask questions that you haven't thought about before. The most important thing is to remain calm, take a second or two to formulate an answer, and actually answer the question. Many people ramble when they are nervous, which is totally understandable, but it is important to answer the interviewers' questions as directly as possible. The people who will be interviewing you are warm, thoughtful, and intelligent people who are looking to have a conversation with you about why you want to be a nurse practitioner. Have some understanding about what nurse practitioners do before you go into the interview. Otherwise, try to relax and treat the interview as an opportunity to get to know something about the program. I would also have a few questions prepared about the program itself. Remember, this isn't just about UCSF interviewing you; it's about you interviewing UCSF. I wish everyone the best of luck. Warmly, Marmite.

Hi Marmite,

Thank you for coming back and commenting on this year's thread. I read some of your posts from 2016 and 2017 and thought the information you provided to be very helpful.

Do you know if the current MEPN cohort is planning to continue the tradition of meeting with the current group of applicants on the interview days in January or will they be too busy with classes and clinicals? I would love the chance to speak to them about their experiences so far if they are willing.

Thank you again!

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@marmite16 Yeah! Thanks for your help. I hope I can pay it forward. Good luck with this semester.

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Specializes in Midwife, OBGYN.

Looks like UCSF just sent out the interview time confirmations and there will be a meet and greet with the current students! I am looking forward to being able to speak with the current cohort. Did everyone else receive their confirmations?

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Yep! Got mine too. Are you AM or PM @TangoDeux? What's your specialty again? After getting this email, I am a bit more nervous thinking about how soon this is. SO EXCITED

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Specializes in Midwife, OBGYN.
Yep! Got mine too. Are you AM or PM @TangoDeux? What's your specialty again? After getting this email, I am a bit more nervous thinking about how soon this is. SO EXCITED

I'm AM, what about you? I'm CNM/WHNP. I'm just excited, can't wait! But still another 2.5 wks to go!

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See you there. I am also AM

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I will also be interviewing on Jan 26 in the AM for AGPCNP! Super excited. Hope to meet you that day!

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I'm bummed that I'm interviewing on the 19th when it seems like a lot of you are scheduled on the 26th! However, I am happy to share and talk about my interview experience if anyone would like that. Just DM me. Also, I work at UCSF and will be on campus on the 26th if anyone wants to meet up before or after their interview.

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Lots of luck acires!!

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Lots of luck acires!!

Thank you so much! Same to you :)

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Specializes in Midwife, OBGYN.
I'm bummed that I'm interviewing on the 19th when it seems like a lot of you are scheduled on the 26th! However, I am happy to share and talk about my interview experience if anyone would like that. Just DM me. Also, I work at UCSF and will be on campus on the 26th if anyone wants to meet up before or after their interview.

Don't be bummed @acires, I personally would love to meet up with you. Thank you for offering. Would your schedule allow you to come to the 26th Meet and Greet that SJ is currently setting up if it is close enough to where you are on campus? That way you can meet the majority of us in one go and not have to set up individual meetings. I'm sure SJ won't mind since you already had your interview the week before?

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