University of the Pacific ELMSN - FAll 2025

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Members are discussing their experiences with working part-time while in the UOP ELMSN program, sharing information about scheduling, interview experiences, and acceptance letters. Some members are asking questions about the interview process, timelines for hearing back from the school, and creating group chats to connect with other accepted students. Overall, there is a mix of excitement, nerves, and support among the participants.

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. 

is getting a 4.0 hard/rare? How are the exams? Are there any "weed-out" classes? 

aethereality said:

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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heavenly_falafel said:

is getting a 4.0 hard/rare? How are the exams? Are there any "weed-out" classes?

Getting a 4.0 is not difficult and can be done. I don't know how many people got a 4.0. You will use quizlet to study for exams a lot. They can be tricky especially when it comes to HESI exam. You can pass with an A but it depends on how well you do in the class and your understanding of the concepts/materials. They don't necessarily have weed out classes. If you don't pass the classes with an exam average of 75% AND a class overall grade of 77%, consequences may happen and it depends on your circumstances and what trimester you're in. Your first goal is to understand the materials and pass. Once you know you do well on exams, you can aim for the 4.0.

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aethereality said:

Getting a 4.0 is not difficult and can be done. I don't know how many people got a 4.0. You will use quizlet to study for exams a lot. They can be tricky especially when it comes to HESI exam. You can pass with an A but it depends on how well you do in the class and your understanding of the concepts/materials. They don't necessarily have weed out classes. If you don't pass the classes with an exam average of 75% AND a class overall grade of 77%, consequences may happen and it depends on your circumstances and what trimester you're in. Your first goal is to understand the materials and pass. Once you know you do well on exams, you can aim for the 4.0.

I have a few more questions but all nurses won't allow me to message you. My email is [email protected]. Would you mind emailing me? 

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Specializes in Acute care.

Yes, I sent you the message. The subject should start with UoP ELMSN.

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aethereality said:

Getting a 4.0 is not difficult and can be done. I don't know how many people got a 4.0. You will use quizlet to study for exams a lot. They can be tricky especially when it comes to HESI exam. You can pass with an A but it depends on how well you do in the class and your understanding of the concepts/materials. They don't necessarily have weed out classes. If you don't pass the classes with an exam average of 75% AND a class overall grade of 77%, consequences may happen and it depends on your circumstances and what trimester you're in. Your first goal is to understand the materials and pass. Once you know you do well on exams, you can aim for the 4.0.

How many individuals in your cohort work part-time? Is it feasible?

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heavenly_falafel said:

How many individuals in your cohort work part-time? Is it feasible?

And how often are clinical rotations on weekends? Do people work weekends typically?

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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.

I will be relocating to the Sacramento area. Do you have any recommendations for areas to live off-campus that are a quick commute/conveniently close to clinical rotations? Where have you found that most people in the cohort live? What are some of the hospital partnerships in Sacramento?

Also, do you remember the timeframe for when you began receiving financial information and financial aid offers? Thank you in advance for your response.

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hi all! I was wondering if anyone has heard back who interviewed on march 28th? 

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heavenly_falafel said:

How many individuals in your cohort work part-time? Is it feasible?

Some people do still work part time or per diem. It is feasible but it depends on whether you're doing well or struggling in class. That is something you have to determine for yourself. Studies should be the priority.

 

heavenly_falafel said:

And how often are clinical rotations on weekends? Do people work weekends typically?

I haven't heard of weekend clinical rotations. I am not saying they don't exist but at least there's none so far for my cohort and previous cohort.

 

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HopeInScrubs said:

I will be relocating to the Sacramento area. Do you have any recommendations for areas to live off-campus that are a quick commute/conveniently close to clinical rotations? Where have you found that most people in the cohort live? What are some of the hospital partnerships in Sacramento?

Also, do you remember the timeframe for when you began receiving financial information and financial aid offers? Thank you in advance for your response.

I believe the UoP website has a page with the recommended areas. I know some classmates live in Roseville, Elk Grove, West or East Sac, Natomad, etc.

I live on campus by the way. UoP has partnerships with Sutter, Kaiser, Dignity Health. They are working on to get UCD.

I received financial aid information around November-December after I accepted the admission. 

Disbursement will happen first week of classes.

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I just got my invitation for an interview. I am so excited but nervous at the same time. I noticed I have one of the later invitations, so I wonder if they filled up most of the space already. Based on the rest of the thread, some students already received their acceptance letters. That is awesome! 

I am beginning to worry and want to prepare for the interview as much as possible. I read it is only 15 mins. Is it one on one or in a group setting? What kind of questions do they ask during the interview? 

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HopeInScrubs said:

I will be relocating to the Sacramento area. Do you have any recommendations for areas to live off-campus that are a quick commute/conveniently close to clinical rotations? Where have you found that most people in the cohort live? What are some of the hospital partnerships in Sacramento?

Also, do you remember the timeframe for when you began receiving financial information and financial aid offers? Thank you in advance for your response.

I emailed financial aid and they got back to me today and said we will get our financial aid packages late Spring/early Summer.... im thinking June? we shall see

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