University of the Pacific ELMSN - FAll 2025

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Hey! I didn't see a thread made for this application cycle yet so I just wanted to start one. I submmited about a week ago! This is my first time applying, nervous to see what happens next. 

Hello I was wondering if any one had tips to prep for interview ?

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aethereality said:

Congratulations to those who got accepted. As a current student, your cohort will be the first with roughly 60 students. Consider where you will live, how you will commute, support system and your study style.

Hello! 
Thank you for the advice. If you don't mind, can you provide your feedback regarding the program? How is your weekly schedule? And how do you feel about the quality of education? 

I look forward to your response. 
 

thank you 

 

 

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Linda97 said:

Hello! 
Thank you for the advice. If you don't mind, can you provide your feedback regarding the program? How is your weekly schedule? And how do you feel about the quality of education? 

I look forward to your response. 
 

thank you 

 

 

The ELMSN program at UOP is new since it's only been around for 3-4 years now. It is accredited and the NCLEX pass rates for the first two cohorts are over 97% (heard from the dean). They are improving and changing as they grow and expand to accommodate the students. I personally think there are certain areas that the school still need to work on. Nevertheless, I like the professors and the friends that I make. I am enjoying my courses. My weekly schedule is manageable considering I do work per diem at the hospital. The quality of education at UOP is amazing; however, it is an intensive and accelerated program. Most of their clinical sites are in Sacramento unless you are in the Abbott Scholars program, then you will be in Stockton. Study groups will help but individualized study is also great. You do need to know your study style. Depending on whether you have experience in healthcare or not, it will vary when it comes to learning and understanding the materials and skills.

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aethereality said:

The ELMSN program at UOP is new since it's only been around for 3-4 years now. It is accredited and the NCLEX pass rates for the first two cohorts are over 97% (heard from the dean). They are improving and changing as they grow and expand to accommodate the students. I personally think there are certain areas that the school still need to work on. Nevertheless, I like the professors and the friends that I make. I am enjoying my courses. My weekly schedule is manageable considering I do work per diem at the hospital. The quality of education at UOP is amazing; however, it is an intensive and accelerated program. Most of their clinical sites are in Sacramento unless you are in the Abbott Scholars program, then you will be in Stockton. Study groups will help but individualized study is also great. You do need to know your study style. Depending on whether you have experience in healthcare or not, it will vary when it comes to learning and understanding the materials and skills.

Thank you for that information. I appreciate your elaborative insight. I have been a medical assistant for 3.5 years so I hope that would help with my understanding of some concepts.
I have another question if you don't mind. Do we have to purchase the school's scrubs for clinicals or can we wear our own scrubs? 

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aethereality said:

The ELMSN program at UOP is new since it's only been around for 3-4 years now. It is accredited and the NCLEX pass rates for the first two cohorts are over 97% (heard from the dean). They are improving and changing as they grow and expand to accommodate the students. I personally think there are certain areas that the school still need to work on. Nevertheless, I like the professors and the friends that I make. I am enjoying my courses. My weekly schedule is manageable considering I do work per diem at the hospital. The quality of education at UOP is amazing; however, it is an intensive and accelerated program. Most of their clinical sites are in Sacramento unless you are in the Abbott Scholars program, then you will be in Stockton. Study groups will help but individualized study is also great. You do need to know your study style. Depending on whether you have experience in healthcare or not, it will vary when it comes to learning and understanding the materials and skills.

Hello,

Thank you so much for reaching out to this cohort and sharing this information. It helps tremendously. By any chance, do you know anyone who got the Abbott scholarship? I have a few questions that will help me decide if I want to move forward with that. Thank you!

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jacsolorio1 said:

Hello,

Thank you so much for reaching out to this cohort and sharing this information. It helps tremendously. By any chance, do you know anyone who got the Abbott scholarship? I have a few questions that will help me decide if I want to move forward with that. Thank you!

My cohort has two people with Abbott scholarship. It seems they send out invites for that and you do have to complete applications. Reach out to the office and ask. There is also a link on the UOP website. Just search for UOP ELMSN abbott scholarship.

They also have the HRSA scholarship and they will send out information on that. I am not applying because I want to work where I want to work and not limited to critically shortage areas. You do get benefits if you get the HRSA.

Linda97 said:

Thank you for that information. I appreciate your elaborative insight. I have been a medical assistant for 3.5 years so I hope that would help with my understanding of some concepts.
I have another question if you don't mind. Do we have to purchase the school's scrubs for clinicals or can we wear our own scrubs? 

You do have to purchase your scrubs. I suggest to get black bottom scrubs for cheaper from Uniform Advantage, Walmart, etc... Then wait for orientation or when the school starts to purchase the black scrub tops with logo from the CNSA. They sell them at 50% of the original price or more.

 

When the incoming cohort attends orientation, you'll be able to hear back from current students and they will tell you their experiences and opinions. My experiences and opinions may differ because I do have extensive healthcare experiences. I also don't struggle with studying for first semester much because my experiences help me. So what I am saying on this forum does not mean it will reflect my classmates' experiences and opinions. I DO WANT YOU GUYS TO HEAR FROM THEM AND FIGURE OUT HOW YOU WILL STUDY AND BE SUCCESSFUL.

Although I did great for first trimester, I don't know about my second trimester yet since it will start in a week and half. That's when I will attend actual clinical rotations. I'll figure out whether I need to change something or so and so.

Definitely, try to get your textbook access codes early from the bookstore if you can. Be aware that technical difficulties may happen. My cohort had issues with the access codes at the beginning of the first trimester. I do hope they resolve that so you all will not have to go through it again.

I don't recommend you to go and purchase external resources such as those online nursing bundles (simplenursing, etc.) UNLESS you find them helpful for you. I didn't use them. I studied on my own and with friends. I used quizlet and pixorize. I also took zero notes in my notebook or tablet. AGAIN, know your study style and what works best. Make friends with quizlet and pixorize because they are helpful and will follow you throughout your journey in school.

You will have three classes for first trimester. They are fundamentals and health assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology, and professional nursing & current issues.

In addition, you will be assigned a mentor if you want to participate in the mentorship program.

Time management is VERY important. You need to manage your time wisely and do not leave things until last minutes. If you do, I guarantee that you will not do well on your exams and/or assignments. In order to pass the pre-licensure courses, you need a 77% total and an 75% or higher on your exams alone. If you do not get a 75% or higher on your exams, you will still fail the course despite having an overall grade over 77%.

Not passing fundaments means you will not move on to next trimester. I do not know if they will let you retake the course or drop you from the program. I haven't heard about anyone not passing this class yet. Your clinical rotations are definitely delayed.

Not passing pathophysiology/pharmacology means you will move on to next trimester. You will have to retake the class and you will not be participating in clinical rotations with your peers. Your clinical rotations are also still delayed.

I am not trying to scare you all but you do have to understand that the program is not for procrastinators. You have to take it seriously because there are certain things that you can do and cannot while you're in clinicals. You're representing the school when you go out there to events as part of CNSA, SHS, or volunteers. If you decide to commit to UOP's ELMSN, adapt and make the best of it by putting yourself out there despite the possible struggles and obstacles that you may encounter.

Let me know if you guys have more questions.

 

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Thank you! Truly, really appreciate to hear from someone who has experience in the program already. For those that don't get any scholarships or grants, does the school offer a minimum loan amount? Because the program is super expensive, just want to see what the options are there to start planning as of now.

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Yes, they will provide the loan offer. I got the grad plus loan and the stafford loan to cover the tuition. Some of my classmates do work at least once a week. If you apply for the HRSA when they give the information, you may get monthly stipend and more. I'm sure they will inform you guys of the HRSA since you will start before end of September. Again, I am not applying to HRSA because I want to work where I want. My classmates who have it are required to work in critically shortage areas.

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aethereality said:

Yes, they will provide the loan offer. I got the grad plus loan and the stafford loan to cover the tuition. Some of my classmates do work at least once a week. If you apply for the HRSA when they give the information, you may get monthly stipend and more. I'm sure they will inform you guys of the HRSA since you will start before end of September. Again, I am not applying to HRSA because I want to work where I want. My classmates who have it are required to work in critically shortage areas.

Okay, that helps. I thought they only offered a certain amount. I qualify for Abbott, but I'm not sure if I want to commit to it because anything can change in two years and I also want to pick where to work when I'm done. It's my last resort, but I'll definitely find someone to answer those questions. How about parking permits? Is that something we should be looking into as well.

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jacsolorio1 said:

Okay, that helps. I thought they only offered a certain amount. I qualify for Abbott, but I'm not sure if I want to commit to it because anything can change in two years and I also want to pick where to work when I'm done. It's my last resort, but I'll definitely find someone to answer those questions. How about parking permits? Is that something we should be looking into as well.

Yes, if you get Abbott scholarship, you're committed to work in Stockton the duration required from the scholarship. If you do drive and commute, you do have to get the parking permit.

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aethereality said:

Yes, if you get Abbott scholarship, you're committed to work in Stockton the duration required from the scholarship. If you do drive and commute, you do have to get the parking permit.

Thank you for all of your help 🥹

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Another thing is to submit all required documents including immunizations to the exxat platform (if they still use it for your cohort) and the school's health office.

I understand that some students may be waiting for other schools so you may not commit to UOP's ELMSN yet. If you do pay the deposit, it is non-refundable.

If you're confident that you're attending UOP's ELMSN, start working on your required documents and immunizations. Do your background check and urine drug screen early. Schedule your physical exam. All of my requirements were fulfilled about a month before my orientation and two months before the start date.

Get yourself a laptop that is compatible with Examsoft. Some students have to borrow laptops because their laptops are not compatible. Examsoft is the software used for exams.

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