University of California, Irvine (UCI) Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) 2024

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Hi Everyone!

I wanted to create this forum because I haven't seen one for this cycle. I figured it would be a good way to connect with others who are going through the application process, are scared, nervous, excited, or lost. (or maybe all of the above) Also just a great way to stay updated with the application cycle. The application closes on Nov 1st! ?

Would love if anyone wanted to introduce themselves, and why they decided to apply to UCI nursing masters program.

I will start!

I am in my last semester of college! WOO WOO! Graduating with my bachelors in Kinesiology, and I currently have a 3.63 GPA. I have over 300 hours of volunteer/ clinical experience. I have over 50 shadowing hours for different nurses, and doctors. I chose UCI because they have access to some of the best hospitals, but I chose Masters, because I am sure as you all know BSN and ADN programs are so impacted and only care about numbers. (Yes I know this program is extremely competitive ;-;) UCI looks at other things besides numbers, which for me is important. 

I just submitted my application today (I know late) but I unfortunately had a lot of unexpected events happens in the past two month that caused a huge delay ? so I am hoping it doesn't affect my application too much. 

Good luck everyone, I wish we could all just get accepted. 

ALSO..... did anyone else flinch when they saw the price of the application ;-;

hvcna91 said:

LOL I was just about to ask as well.  Nothing from my end. 

I was wondering the same thing today, decided to check the thread ! Nothing so far either 

I looked back at the threads from last year and it seems like they were notified on Jan 20. Hopefully we hear back in a few days. I've been a bit nervous. 

I just got an email regarding the virtual interview. Did anyone else? 

Ilc0100 said:

I just got an email regarding the virtual interview. Did anyone else? 

I got a virtual interview invite too! 

bageltag said:

I got a virtual interview invite too! 

I GOT AN INTERVIEW TOO!  ahhhhhhh so nervous, and holy cow the interview is due so soon! ???

I just checked my email and I received an interview invite as well!! ?

Received a virtual interview invite too. Also received a link for a fellowship essay. I can't find any information on it through UCIs website. Anyone know anything?

Rosd08 said:

Received a virtual interview invite too. Also received a link for a fellowship essay. I can't find any information on it through UCIs website. Anyone know anything?

No invite for me, do they send a formal denial or should I just assume I wasn't accepted. Hopefully they are still sending out emails, any help or insight would be helpful. Thanks guys, trying to stay positive ? 

Anyone did the interview? Or any tips? I'm so nervous omgggg

lovenursing6744 said:

Hi There!

I have not received a UCI student ID nor an application reference number; I submitted my application before the due date.

Did you receive both as yer?

Hi. I did receive both when I checked in the portal. I'm assuming everyone who applied got one? Check the portal. 
 

I got an interview invite today as well. They may be sending them out in batches? Don't lose hope just yet. 

Yes we have a week to submit, I'm super nervous. If anyone can please share tips. 

I was invited to an in person interview last year at another school and the interview asked a lot of "what would you do if" questions. The interviewers gave scenarios and you would answer what you would do. 

I received an email today around 3:00 pm saying I got invited to interview. My friend who also applied got one as well. I believe they're starting to send them out now. 

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