University of California, Irvine (UCI) Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) 2025

FutureCRNAaa · Feb 26

Hi y'all, don't feel bad, if you're competitive enough to make it to the interview, you'll get admitted into a program one way or another. Financially, it actually makes more sense to go for an ADN first and then bridge to a BSN. You can use the money you save on tuition for traveling—or anything else you want.

I didn't get a call today, but I'm staying positive and unbothered. UCI was my top choice because of the location, but for now I think I'll go with Plan B: getting my ADN first and then bridging to a BSN during my first year of work. I plan to join the military as an officer and military nurse after earning my BSN/MSN anyway, so whether I go to UCI or not doesn't make a huge difference.

Good luck to you all, and keep your heads up!

Seleen · Feb 26

I just received a waitlist offer via email.

maddog · Feb 26

I received a waitlist offer email! Fingers crossed 🤞🏼

appleberry46 · Feb 26

No email and no call, I'm assuming it's a no for me LOL

CyberSireZero · Feb 26

appleberry46 said:

No email and no call, I'm assuming it's a no for me LOL

Yeah we're cooked GG

nursetbd25 · Feb 26

Waitlisted as well! I will update this thread for anyone anxiously reading this a year from now for the 2026 application.

FutureRNMayra · Feb 26

No news on my end. For those of you who were accepted, can you share your timeline? Application submission date and confirmation of app received. Wondering if there is still hope...

CyberSireZero · Feb 26

FutureRNMayra said:

No news on my end. For those of you who were accepted, can you share your timeline? Application submission date and confirmation of app received. Wondering if there is still hope...

That's surprising you had very compelling stats!

I'm thinking they weigh the interview pretty heavily.

FutureRNMayra · Feb 26

CyberSireZero said:

That's surprising you had very compelling stats!

I'm thinking they weigh the interview pretty heavily.

I didn't get an interview. These are my stats: GPA 3.1 (Which I understand is on the lower end, therefore I worked on other areas to make me competitive.) I have over 20,000 Paid PCE as a Medical assistant in urgent care, primary care, pediatrics, infectious disease, HIV clinic, genetics, and many more. 5 AA degrees, a bachelor in psych, and minor in sociology. 2 years of research, and a Newborn behavioral observations certificate from Harvard. I have held leadership roles in major hospital systems and worked for underserved communities. I don't know what else to do...😓

CyberSireZero · Feb 26

FutureRNMayra said:

I didn't get an interview. These are my stats: GPA 3.1 (Which I understand is on the lower end, therefore I worked on other areas to make me competitive.) I have over 20,000 Paid PCE as a Medical assistant in urgent care, primary care, pediatrics, infectious disease, HIV clinic, genetics, and many more. 5 AA degrees, a bachelor in psych, and minor in sociology. 2 years of research, and a Newborn behavioral observations certificate from Harvard. I have held leadership roles in major hospital systems and worked for underserved communities. I don't know what else to do...😓

Yeah I realized I confused you with someone else who uses their face as their PFP because this is your first time posting stats MB.

You have so much impressive healthcare experience nonetheless and it seems like you're genuinely passionate about disparities in healthcare. You will be an asset to which ever program you get into. Believe it!

24student · Feb 26

Congrats to everyone who got accepted! For those who were waitlisted, fingers crossed for good news soon. And to those still waiting, I hope you hear back soon with positive news!

For those who got accepted, is UCI your top choice, or are you considering other programs as well?

AnotherStudent · Feb 26

I'm pretty sure all of those who were accepted were yesterday since last year's forum said that they only have 40 slots.

For people who got waitlisted or accepted, what were your stats?