University of Hawaii-MEPN PROGRAM...anyone heard about it?

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I'm applying for UH MEPN program for Fall 2009. Has anyone heard about the program? It's fairly new but I just want to know what I'm getting myself into...lol. I know overall, nursing school is tough but would like some feedback on the MEPN program itself.

Thanks!

Aloha. As I've said earlier, I'm originally from the mainland. I have only been living here 2 years. It's been a culture shock despite all my conscientious efforts to prepare myself. It's been tough for me here. I moved from NYC.

In contrast, Honolulu is tiny and has a lot of west coast culture about it.

In small cities, people remember you.

All that being said in a very abbreviated way - If you can practice patience and assume good will, that would be helpful to your well-being and not bogging down the school as they are in the reviewing process.

And, if you still MUST contact them, realize others are calling too. I wouldn't want to be associated with a neurotic herd of people. Again, if you MUST contact them, at the least open and close with how much you want to be part of the program, how excited you are about the prospect of this or that, etc. Make that the central theme to what might seem to them as premature thoughts/actions.

Finally, I would be concerned to not want to look like an already high-maintenance person to work with. You are applying to a graduate program, so it's like they are surveying candidates they will be working with in an academic setting. I would want to put my best foot forward as I play the waiting game.

I don't want to add to any nervousness. I know I am in a relatively lucky position right now. I want you all to have the best chance possible too. As I'm learning many times in recent history - No need for me to be my own detriment!

Again, consider practicing patience and assuming good will.

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Good luck to all those with interviews tomorrow!

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Mahalo lui noa!

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Nikki164

Yea, I feel like this is a bit unorganized. I only received two e-mails. One stated they were missing information, but then 5 minutes later they apologized for an error made, and that the e-mail was not meant for me. So, overall I am just very unsure of this whole thing. I hope we all have some answers soon because being in the dark is no fun.

totally with you. kind of makes me doubt the organization of the program.... where else did you apply?

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Nikki164- Exactly. Very unorganized. I applied to Yale (denied), Columbia (wait-listed), and NYU ( still waiting). What about you?

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Has anyone had there interview yet? How did you feel afterward?

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I applied for the Adult/Geriatric Specialty...My interview was okay, froze a bit due to nerves, if not this round there's hopefully next year:) Anyone else care to share?:)

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I had my interview for the Ped specialty today and it went well...kind of a blur and I too froze once but I think it went well overall? Fingers crossed :)

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Hi anaNY,

Congrats on the interview, was it over the phone or in person?

Do you know how many they choose from each specialty? What was your second choice?

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Hi there!

Mine was on the phone. Yours? I'm not sure how many for each specialty, they said 35 total and the largest group is usually family practice NP. I said family practice as my 2nd choice? You?

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My interview was in person and I chose FP for my second choice as well. 4 weeks can be a long wait...I wonder how many interviews were out of state and how many were in state...I was given a business card if I had anymore questions, as usual after the interview I have plenty lol!

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I had my interview this morning. It was in-person. It seemed to go well. Two interviewers. I was surprised I felt relatively comfortable, and even found myself getting happily excited during the interview. They responded very well, although a past interview for grad school in another field seemed enthusiastic, only to find myself wait-listed. So, I won't gamble to surmise. I'll be waiting to get official word.

They made sure to let me know they realize it can be a nerves-inducing kind of situation, laid out the procedure, said it is same with everyone, and it's not meant to be a hardcore experience.

I did not get a business card. But I did have 3-4 questions on the spot for them.

I'm an applicant for APH and 2nd choice is FNP.

I wish us all good luck. I will be hoping for the best for everyone.

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