UIC Graduate Entry Program

Hi! I was wondering if anyone could help me?!!!

I was accepted to UIC's GEP program for Spring 2014 for the FNP/Occ. Health program. I have accepted my position in the program but now I am second thinking the program because of the costs (just received my MPH degree-additional costs here), the cost of living in Chicago, and the strength of the nursing program. Also, with this shift in the nursing field in regards to possibility of not being able to practice nursing through the MSN degree, I have become increasingly concerned about my options as a future nurse practitioner and researcher. I am now seriously considering the MSN-PhD program at Rush, although I may not be able to practice nursing, but have the ability to do nursing research. It seems that Rush's program may be a bit stronger than UIC, despite UIC's overall high ranking. Can anyone tell me more about the strength of UIC's program in comparison to Rush? Also, any idea as to which school of nursing has the most funding for students?

Thanks for the info. Since I'm going into psych, i guess i'll be taking UIC off of my list. Best of luck to everyone!

Does anyone know anything more about the GEP for 2015? The website still says the program is under review. I am having a hard time finding an email for who I should contact since all of the pages are not working.

Hi!

I understand now that UIC is changing its GEP program to no longer specialize in any particular field but will offer a generalist MSN similar to what RUSH offers. Other details such as updated prereq's are unknown; however, it is my understanding that the January only start date is obsolete as well (after this GEP January 2014). The first generalist masters program start is fall 2014, and it is unknown if admission is offered at other times of the year or just once per year.

It's pretty weird to me that they still haven't updated their website about the new program details. It's almost November.

They bumped all of the specialties up to the DNP level. Or rather, they're going to, once they get final approval from the college. I applied to an MSN specialty for Fall 2014 entry, and they had me fill out a form indicating a preference for a DNP specialty or the MSN Generalist program, pending policy change.

I don't blame them for holding off on updating their website about it, since I'm guessing there's a possibility that it won't be approved by UIC.

I also find it quite annoying they not have updated their website! I called back in early September and was told it may be January before the website is updated. I really liked Depaul's generalist program but it's so expensive! I am anxious to see what UIC's program has transitioned to so I know which programs I will be applying to.

Does anyone know how the acceptance rates/what they look for in applicants has changed now that the GEP is a general MS and not specialty? I just applied for Fall 2015 and I'm so curious what kind of a chance I have! I've seen alot of posts about 20% acceptance rates for the GEP, but they were from previous years when the curriculum was very different. Does anyone have any info? Thanks!!

Does anyone know how the acceptance rates/what they look for in applicants has changed now that the GEP is a general MS and not specialty? I just applied for Fall 2015 and I'm so curious what kind of a chance I have! I've seen alot of posts about 20% acceptance rates for the GEP, but they were from previous years when the curriculum was very different. Does anyone have any info? Thanks!!

I'm curious about the same! I applied for fall 2015 entry. I'm also wondering if anyone knows what the timeline to find out about acceptance is.

It says on the website that interviews, if required, are April, and decisions come out in early May. Eeek! I have to find a way to be nonchalant or between now and then I'm going to worry myself into a pool of mush on the floor, haha. As for the acceptance rates, someone told me on another thread ( https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/uic-gep-applicants-971613.html#post8329513 )that UIC said they usually receive over 200 applicants and there are 52 spots available. So maybe the 20% ish acceptance rate still holds. If anyone else knows different, please feel free to comment :-) Good luck everyone who applied for 2015!