I have been on the lookout for the 2020 thread but figured that I'll have to create one. I am sorry if there is one that I am not aware of.
I am a 2020 hopeful that is looking to make a career switch. I was at one of the information sessions where I gained further insights on the application process and the program. I took the GRE yesterday and was around the 50th percentile for both Q&V.
One of the changes to this years' requirements is that you don't need the GRE if you already have a masters degree or would complete one before the start of the 2020 session. I haven't taken the major prerequisites, but I will take and complete them in the summer of 2020.
I will start talking to my recommenders from next week, I have a tentative list that I composed with a view of having them tell different stories about my candidacy.
May I crave the indulgence of both current and past GEPNs and the benevolence of prospective class of 2020 to make this thread the best one yet. Your views and insights are welcome and appreciated!
@Ohm108, I really like the flexibility that YSN affords students to take classes across specialties and Yale departments...how realistic is it to add courses on top of the standard curriculum? Is it common for GEPN/MSN students to take advantage of the opportunity to take additional classes? Would it be realistic to try to take an assessment course from a different MSN specialty and/or Spanish language classes on the main campus for example? Thank you for your insight!
I actually asked this same question! I can't speak to GEPN specifically but my interviewer had said it may be difficult to arrange since the Spanish classes would be on the main campus on set days and times that may not align with the MSN program. They said sometimes there are opportunities to take medical Spanish language classes, opportunities to study in central America in the summer, or there's a (University?) a few hours away in Vermont (I think) that offers language programs and may be an option for the summer, or online... I think it warrants further research. Again, the GEPN may be different but from what I've heard, that first year is like a fire hose of information and clinical and I doubt an additional class would be possible that first year. Also, this question was posed to midwifery faculty so other specialties may differ.
@AmyS4, thanks for your reply! It makes sense that outside classes will be too difficult during the GEPN year...the fire hose of info seems like an apt description...though I’m hopeful for a bit of flexibility during the 2nd/3rd years. To be determined!
FYI, So my interviewer was telling me yesterday that Acute Care Specialty get the entire summer off between spring of 2nd year and Fall of 3rd year. He said that students usually use that summer to either relax or work as a nurse.
FYI, So my interviewer was telling me yesterday that Acute Care Specialty get the entire summer off between spring of 2nd year and Fall of 3rd year. He said that students usually use that summer to either relax or work as a nurse.
I believe the same is true for nurse midwifery, as long as clinicals don’t need to be finished during that time.
@thet0wn20 I asked this during my interview, if it's common for students to take courses outside their specialties/other departments. I interviewed for FNP. My interviewer said it is not common. Not only is the GEPN jam packed, but for the 2nd and 3rd years, FNP's are required to do the most clinical hours, so it doesn't leave much time for outside courses. I had asked because I had read on the website that this is an opportunities students could have, so maybe for other specialties it is more do-able.
Is anyone thinking of any of the concentrations YSN offers?
I’m planning on applying to the Gender and Sexuality Health Justice subspecialty as LGBTQ and transgender care is one of my areas of focus in my professional goals.
I'm very happy to see that everyone of us have been helping each other out with questions (including interview related) without any sort of competition. I'm hoping this will carry-on to our first year of GEPN when we are all together and supporting one another.
Alson, how many of you guys are planning on going to the Admitted Student Day on Feb 7th (of course assuming acceptance)?
I believe the same is true for nurse midwifery, as long as clinicals don’t need to be finished during that time.
That’s great news, @MaleNP and @AmyS4. It would be nice to be able to shift gears over the summer between 2nd/3rd years and spend time focusing on other areas of interest and/or garnering bedside experience.
I'm very happy to see that everyone of us have been helping each other out with questions (including interview related) without any sort of competition. I'm hoping this will carry-on to our first year of GEPN when we are all together and supporting one another.
Alson, how many of you guys are planning on going to the Admitted Student Day on Feb 7th (of course assuming acceptance)?
@MaleNP, agreed! It has been so encouraging and helpful to experience the camaraderie in this forum, and I too am hopeful that the support will continue into GEPN year. I’m definitely planning to attend the admitted students day if accepted. Hope to meet you all there!
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Aclb thank you very much for your reply.