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

Lindzer · Feb 23, 2010

Mahalo malapata! I'm trying to accept what seems to be the grim reality for me with this program. I'm just surprised and part of me feels like, "But there must be some mistake..." Just trying to think that everything happens for a reason. Keeping my fingers crossed. Good luck to you!

blahblah56 · Feb 23, 2010

hey guys, if you dont mind answering, what did you all get for your prereqs and what is your gpa? im applying for 2011 but i just wanted to get a feel of what the stats are for other applicants to see if my grades are competitive enough, thanks!

AjBob · Feb 24, 2010

Just do your best when applying, don't say NO to yourself! Wanting to know is great, but you can't know what they want, so if you want to go, apply :)

cjlbnp · Feb 25, 2010

Hi there,
I have a few more questions on the MEPN program. I wanted to know more if the fall and spring semester grades of my senior year would be equated in the gpa requirement, as the grades for the fall semester aren't available until mid-January of my senior year which is after the application due date. Therefore, only my spring of junior grades is equated in the gpa during the submission of the application. Also if students at this point are borderline of receiving a 3.0 gpa, would you accept a student but on a condition basis that they do fulfill a 3.0 gpa at the end of their graduation?
And does the admission look at the level of courses taken in the undergraduate work if the gpa is not in the upper percentile? Do they also consider other factors in determining admission? Lastly, are there any cases of students reapplying to the program and getting submitted? Do you recommend to continually reapply? What grades should you get on your pre-reqs?
Also, your experiences with the program in terms of being prepared for the NCLEX exam and surviving the course/work load. Also if you have any other suggestions? How was the interview process? How do you prepare for this? Who should write your letters of recommendations? Do you recommend shadowing a nurse practitioner? Please feel free to respond. Thank you.

AjBob · Feb 25, 2010

Nmgp,

I think most ur Q's should be directed at the school- this forum isn't host by UHM. Most peps chatting are applying this year or next, none of prev students seem to be on here (busy no doubt).

But u nev know : )

mangohead · Feb 25, 2010

I have heard that uh mepn students working at queens are not well regarded by the experienced nurses there. The exact words of my contact were, "They're clueless!" I'm hoping this isn't so. Any current mepn students available for comment?

mahalos, mh

wifee47 · Mar 2, 2010

Does anybody know if they plan to schedule more interviews? I still haven't heard a word from them, except the email Erik sent out in the beginning of Feb. I'm beginning to lose hope for UHM. =(

mangohead · Mar 2, 2010

Eric Anderson is very helpful. If you send him an email he'll probably let you know what's happening regarding the waitlist, etc.. They told me at the interview that final decisions wont be made til the end of march. Dont waste too much energy with worry.

wifee47 · Mar 2, 2010

Thanks for the positivity, Mangohead. I'll shoot an email over to Erik this afternoon. Hopefully we'll all be classmates one day

erigrl057 · Mar 3, 2010

Yes wifee...I would definitely recommend you to email Erik to see the status as to whats going on with the interview process. Have you applied to any other schools besides UHM?

hollownurse · Mar 3, 2010

I know they are conducting interviews until March 10th. I have mine this week. I'm not sure when they let all know for sure but I may ask, have to see how it goes. Good Luck

erigrl057 · Mar 3, 2010

Hollownurse,

so March 10 is that last day for interviews? I have mines next week. Good luck with your interview this week and let us all know how it goes. =)