Yale GEPN 2017

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Hi everyone! Now that applications are starting to open for this cycle I thought I would start a thread. Is there anyone else that is starting the Yale GEPN application? If so, are you as overwhelmed as I am? Also, if there are any current GEPN students that see this thread, feel free to share any tips or your current experiences :) Thank you!

Specializes in Critical Care.

Don't be too discouraged! I also didn't get an interview :(

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Congratulations everyone, and to those who won't be interviewing you will find your place and you will thrive! I'll be interviewing for the PMHNP specialty in January. :cat:

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Got an interview 1/25 for ACNP! Stoked!!

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I have an interview on January 25th for the NMW specialty--very excited!

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I'm in for FNP on February 2nd!! Very excited :yes:

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Got psych interview on 1/27!

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I have an interview for NM 1/25! So happy! :)

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Can anyone currently in the program answer the following questions? I can't seem to find many FAQs elsewhere online, thanks!

1. What is a typical student schedule like each year - i.e. classes/clinical Mon-Fri or weekends? When are breaks and how long? Are any courses online?

2. Do students tend to work part time in the program? How many students work as a nurse after passing the NCLEX?

3. Is it typical for students to be Nurse Corps scholars? How else do students cut the cost of tuition?

Hi Em298! These are all great questions!!

1) GEPN year is pretty hectic. There are a couple people working part time during this year but I cannot imagine doing so. This semester we had 2 classes (pharm and biomed two hours each) on Mondays and Thursdays. Thursdays also had anatomy and week in review” for medsurg (think of and go to this like it is a class). Fridays had Health Assessment and Medsurg for two hours each. On Mondays and Fridays you'll either have medsurg lab OR ILCE clinical for a couple hours (you just go to lab whichever of the two days you don't have ILCE). In addition to these classes you'll have 12 hours of clinical per week on either Tuesday, Wednesdays or Saturdays (for either 2 days of 6 hours or a straight 12 hour day on 1 day/week). Throughout the semester you'll also have SIM labs and 3 OR observations scheduled on your off of clinical” days. It is really hectic and as soon as you think you have it figured out it's finals week. It keeps you on your toes and keeps it interesting.

2) I think a couple people are working part time during their 1st specialty year but it is not really common. A couple people have chosen to work or volunteer at local clinics.

3) It is common for student to apply to the nursing corps scholarship. I believe a few people in our class were accepted and signed on for the nursing corps! Definitely apply to it!!!!

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For anyone that did not get an interview this year I hope you reapply next year! Don't let this discourage you from your nursing goals!

Congrats to everyone that got an interview! I know it is nearly impossible to do but try to go into it as relaxed as possible! It is really personable and not nearly as stressful as you're anticipating. Congrats, again! Relax and enjoy!

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Hi Everyone! Chiming in as a 1st year CNM/WHNP student, meaning that I've made it through GEPN, the NCLEX, and am now in my specialty year. Happy to answer any questions.

Saw a couple of questions about whether students are working as RNs or not. Of our class of 80, I know of maybe 10-15 of us who are doing so. We are finding per-diem jobs at Yale Student Health, Planned Parenthood, and I have a job at a birth center. The faculty knows about it but discourages us because our course and clinical load is heavy and it's challenging with our constantly changing schedules. But at the same time, it's helpful in solidifying our hands-on skills and muscle memory after our intensive RN year.

As for scholarships, highly recommend the NURSE Corps and HRSA scholarships. It's currently closed but if you go on the website, you can put in your email to be notified. Once you've get in, ask those of who already got it to review your essays. We'll help :).

Also- I know some of you didn't get an interview. Please don't see this as a sign that becoming an NP isn't for you. I always think that we always end up where we need to be, but often the path just looks a little different than expected. Feel free to reach out if you'd like an extra set of eyes on your application materials.

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Thank you so much to current students for answering our questions! It's so helpful! I am interviewing for CNM/WHNP in Feb. and really excited to come check it all out!

Does anyone in the program have young children? My daughter is 9 months old (and amazing!) and I'm curious how other parents make it all work :)

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