UCSF MEPN 2021

peachavocado, BSN, RN · Dec 18, 2020

18 minutes ago, srowe said:

Congrats to everyone who has been notified of an interview! I got accepted to interview as well, for PMHNP. This is my second application cycle after being waitlisted last year so I am very excited!

Looks like it's all done over Zoom this year, as expected given the circumstances.

@srowewas it helpful to schedule a meeting with them after you got rejected the first time around?

futurenurse10416 · Dec 18, 2020

Hey guys!

First time poster here...Does anyone know what percentage of applicants they ask for an interview, and what percentage of interviewed individuals get accepted?

Thank you!

Luna_0 · Dec 18, 2020

Congrats again to those who got an interview and for those who didn’t like myself, I hope you’re still proud of yourself ❤️ If not then know that I’m super proud of you!

Ronnathelion, BSN, RN · Dec 18, 2020

@futurenurse10416 I don’t know about interviews I remember reading somewhere it’s half of what they accept but can’t find it on their website maybe I saw it in one of the prior forums. I do know that last year for the 2020 cycle 554 applied and 84 were admitted.

lemonlove · Dec 18, 2020

Congradulations to everyone who got an interview! I got my rejection letter this evening and I'm just crushed.

I'm curious for anyone who reapplied what you to prepare or make changes the second time around?

h_midwife · Dec 18, 2020

Overjoyed to have received the invitation to interview for midwifery/whnp! Many years of hard work. Wishing all the best on their paths in this wild journey ❤️

srowe · Dec 18, 2020

18 hours ago, lavieenrose said:

@srowewas it helpful to schedule a meeting with them after you got rejected the first time around?

Incoming wall of text:

If you're referring to setting up a meeting where we went over how I could be a better candidate, I did not do that. I'm not sure they have much time to try and go over these things with people, and I am also not sure they would necessarily divulge what hurt/helped any particular candidate. If I misunderstood what you were asking about please let me know and I'll try and address it! In my case I think a better interview would have helped my chances of admission more than anything else.

As far as what I DID do: I did email each of my interviewers a personal message to thank them for their time, no matter what the outcome was going to be. Also because I was waitlisted and not rejected outright, I technically did not know I had not been accepted until the cohort formally started instruction. In fact, on my 2020 application it still shows my status as "waitlisted". I contacted S.J. who confirmed that while it was less likely as time went on that a waitlisted candidate would move to the accepted list, it was actually possible all the way up until instruction actually started. So I ended up biting my nails for like, 5 months. I understand why things are that way but it was frustrating waiting for so long to have a definite answer.

also, @Jack Robins, it appears I cannot reply to your message without a premium account. I am happy to respond to you here if you are okay with that.

Once again congrats to everyone who got accepted for an interview! and to those of you who were rejected: do not despair; they made it very clear to us in the pre-interview meeting last time that it was extremely common for people to go through more than one cycle before getting accepted. My chats with the other interviewees at the time confirmed this, as well. I know its frustrating to wait-I'm there myself-but definitely try again next cycle if you can, and best of luck in doing so!!

Guest1148094 · Dec 19, 2020

Does anyone know the GRAND total tuition for the entire program? I know it also depends on specialty but the numbers I don’t think would be that far off.

sleepyshawn · Dec 20, 2020

Hi! Long time lurker, first time poster. Congratulations to all those invited to interview. I was invited for PMHNP, so excited! Crossing my fingers for everyone!

Ronnathelion, BSN, RN · Dec 20, 2020

@Omgbeck_123 per the last forum:

Paying for school-- here's my research and info form the meeting but don't take it as fact because managing money is beyond my scope of practice.?

In terms of scholarships and loans, there are two types of programs for those of us who have a bachelor's in something besides nursing. MEPN is the good kind-- "degree-seeking". "Non-degree seeking" programs have very few financing options. So, a good place to start.

At the financial aid meeting, we were given a paper with some info and had a conversation that was a light overview of what financing is available. Generally speaking, the meeting covered the same info that you would find by creeping around allnurses. Estimated tuition for the MEPN year which, is not subsidized by the state of CA in the same way the 2nd year and 3rd year are, is $57,544. The 2nd and 3rd year are $29,585 each for CA residents. Annual est of living expenses: cost of living-$34,800, books/supplies-$1,120, commute-$1,044, loan fees-$216, kit costs-$100.

There are two points of contact for financial aid. SON student funding officer- [email protected] (this is who lead the meeting) and, the UCSF Student Financial Aid Office. See MEPN FAQ on their website.

In February there is a SON student funding scholarship application. The first year we don't qualify for much. There is a MEPN scholarship that I think everyone gets and it is somewhere between $1,000 and $10,000. Most of your financial aid for the MEPN year will be from outside scholarships that you find and apply to and/or federal direct loans (max $20,500/yr) and grad plus loans(credit check) unless you're a baller, in which case let me send you my venmo info.

The paper from the meeting listed these scholarship ideas: search fastweb, search AACN, search pivot cos, HRSA nurse corps scholarship, UCSF student success, UCSFhousing food and transport, UCSF cost of living supplement.

If your EFC is low, HRSA and Nurse Corps are pretty attractive. They are very competitive, about 10% acceptance rate nationwide.

She also pointed out that most students work part-time during 2nd and 3rd year.

So, other than student loans and the MEPN scholarship you should bust a move on your own for scholarships.

EXTREMELY HELPFUL! Thank you for this wall of information!

One thing I did hear from the current MEPN students and from my boss (MD) is that there are definitely some forgiveness type of programs where you can work in an FQHC/medically underserved area after graduation to pay off the loans you take out. I am pretty positive this is one route I will be taking as I have been working with medically underserved clinics and would love to continue doing so.

Unlicensed06 · Dec 22, 2020

I cant wait for the interview and results! Nervous and excited while preparing...

Dera · Dec 25, 2020

Hi everyone

Merry Christmas. Does anyone know any midwife or doula that I can shadow? I need more birthing experience. Please I will be so grateful if you can help me.
Thanks