UCSF 2011 MSN Hopefuls

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Hi ya'll!

I'm applying for UCSF 2011 MSN program ACHIN specialty. I know that the MEPN programs are VERY competitive--does anyone know how the MSN programs compare?

How many of you are applying? What have you done to prepare yourself? Have you heard anything about it?

Hopefully we can get some good discussions going and learn a lot from each other here =D

Is your friend, who received acceptance email, a FNP applicant?

Yes. That is why it made me so anxious. I heard from the school yesterday that they will be sending out "decisions" over the next week. No idea if more people may still get acceptances or not.

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The only reason I see for them accepting more MEPNs is financial. They are able to charge more due it being "accelerated" in nature and receive a commitment from them upon licensure to complete a masters.

This ensures a seat for the next 2-3.5 years with guaranteed tuition payment. It can't get any better than that from a business perspective. Unlike us traditional MSN's, we are only there for the minimum of 2.

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Specializes in OR.

I got into UCSF MSN/NP program, I found out via email last week but waiting for UCLA results as well. Good luck to you all!!

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Hi all. Still waiting to hear back about admission into the MSN FNP program. My application still reads 'under review.' I emailed the SON yesterday asking for an update on applications- no reply yet but I will keep you posted. Has anyone else who applied to MSN FNP program heard back?

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Hi all. Still waiting to hear back about admission into the MSN FNP program. My application still reads 'under review.' I emailed the SON yesterday asking for an update on applications- no reply yet but I will keep you posted. Has anyone else who applied to MSN FNP program heard back?

Myself and a fellow RN both applied to the UCSF FNP 2011 program, but we are still "under review" and have not received any snail mail letters to date.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Progressive Care.
The only reason I see for them accepting more MEPNs is financial. They are able to charge more due it being "accelerated" in nature and receive a commitment from them upon licensure to complete a masters.

This ensures a seat for the next 2-3.5 years with guaranteed tuition payment. It can't get any better than that from a business perspective. Unlike us traditional MSN's, we are only there for the minimum of 2.

Actually MEPNs are a minority at UCSF SON, with the possible exeption of the Nurse Midwifery specialty (It seems to attract alot of MEPNS). I am graduating from the CCT specialtiy this year and I am the only MEPN out of 17 people in my specialty group. The MEPN year has a hefty tuition becuase the school gets no state support for the program.It is my understanding that the program is self suporting, but not a profit center. For the two years of masters study MEPNs pay the same tuition as everybody else.

I wish you all good luck in your applications! I will be staying around doing PhD study so I am certain I will see some you on campus.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Progressive Care.
czyja,

I wonder if you would mind sharing a bit how it works to matriculate from the MSN to PhD program? Do you have to apply along with all the other PhD applicants? And how long does it take to finish the PhD if you already have your Masters there? Thanks! -Leah

You submit your application along with the other doctoral applicants and it gets reviewed in the same way. The advantage you have, however, is that you (hopefully) have decided on the faculty member you would like as your advisor and developed a relationship with them. The PhD program requires the GRE and I dont the MS program does anymore. So if you have not taken it you will need to if you apply to the PhD program. If you are a few years out of school you may want to brush up on your math a wee bit for before taking it. The exam is kind of bear but the scores are good for five years.

It takes four or more years to complete the PhD program. The first two years consist of foundation coursework (research methods, advanced statitistics, seminars in one's area of research, cognate courses, ect) and two research rotations. One then takes the qualifying exam and advances to candidacy. The following two or more years are spent conducting one's reasearch and writing the dissertation. There is no "credit" for coursework done at the MS level. I think this is because the vast majority of coursework in the MS program is clinical content - ie pharmacalogy, pathophysiology, advanced assessment, and courses on the assessment and management of various diseases in various populations. I think they will accept applicants with a BSN but everybody I have met in the program (so far) has a masters degree. Maybe not in nursing, but they have done post-baccalaureate study.

If you are interested in the PhD program I would start figuring out who you want to work with and participate in their research early in the MS program.

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I was just denied by UCSF via email link to the website.

A little disappointed but it also helps me narrow my choices. Right now I am thinking I will accept UW's offer for the FNP DNP.

Good luck to everyone else!

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Specializes in Critical Care, Progressive Care.
I was just denied by UCSF via email link to the website.

A little disappointed but it also helps me narrow my choices. Right now I am thinking I will accept UW's offer for the FNP DNP.

Good luck to everyone else!

That sucks - sorry to hear it.

On the flip side - UW is an excellent nsg school with an excellent program. Seattle is also a great city - I lived there for 4 years and loved it. Methinks you will be quite happy there. Best of luck!

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I was just denied by UCSF via email link to the website.

A little disappointed but it also helps me narrow my choices. Right now I am thinking I will accept UW's offer for the FNP DNP.

Good luck to everyone else!

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools/nursing-rankings

my attempt to cheer you up

cheers

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Specializes in OR.

I got into UCSF MSN/NP Program for this Fall. Quite a surprise since I didnt think I would get into their program. I am still waiting for UCLA but dont think I will get in there. UCSF is in the top ten.

Are there any fellow NP students that can tell me about the program? thanks

Good luck to all!

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