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!
Yea, I'm super pump/excited for us to hear back and nervous at the same time. I think we should hear back by Thursday 23rd since that would give people 2 weeks notice to potentially make plan for the Admitted Student Day on Feb 7th.
I recently stumbled across this blog by a former YSN GEPN-CNM student that is a great time capsule documenting her experience along the way. It captures not just her YSN experience but the entirety of her life during that period. Though her specialty was CNM, I have found that her documented experience during the GEPN year is enlightening and universal. I hope this will be fun/helpful for some/all of you!
I read somewhere on the YSN website that GEPN and MSN students are asked to keep a journal of their experiences...so perhaps this blog will inspire you all for that endeavor.
I recently stumbled across this blog by a former YSN GEPN-CNM student that is a great time capsule documenting her experience along the way. It captures not just her YSN experience but the entirety of her life during that period. Though her specialty was CNM, I have found that her documented experience during the GEPN year is enlightening and universal. I hope this will be fun/helpful for some/all of you!
I read somewhere on the YSN website that GEPN and MSN students are asked to keep a journal of their experiences...so perhaps this blog will inspire you all for that endeavor.
Literally had goosebumps when I read the part where she got her acceptance. Praying we all get in! We’ve worked very hard supporting each other along the way. Good news coming soon for us all!
Hey guys! For those who emailed a "thank you" after their interview, which account did you interview? I'm not sure which email to use since I don't have the interviewer's email. Thanks!
@elh733 Just look up the interviewer's name in the faculty directory and their email will be right there. Or if you're lazy like me you will just google "<name> email".
@elh733 They won't mind. They put their emails public facing for a reason and it's to be found and contacted. If you haven't reached out to any nursing faculty before, I recommend it. You will be surprised how willing they are to answer any questions you have. For example, if you see a certain faculty who is doing research you're interested in, ping them for some publications or articles to learn more. If you're skilled at building rapport, you could have a research project from day one having already built inroads with the faculty.
Hi @MaleNP, I looked into every armed forces option and the NurseCorp. It looks like the NurseCorp lost funding for new scholarships this year and all the armed forces I talked to would not pay for the GEPN type programs. They would only pay for the graduate school portion of the program and not very much of it. The AF would only pay for a DNP if you had a BSN. The Navy would give you $10,000/year but every year you received that money, you had to serve after you graduated. If you were to consider the armed forces speaking purely of finances, the smartest option is to join the armed forces after you graduate for their loan repayment program. That being said, their loan repayment programs are not as competitive as would be doing a program through Nurse Corpse or a state sponsored program. In my own conclusion, the only reason to join the armed forces would be if you really wanted to serve.
Not sure if this has already been talked about but, what do students usually do in regards to scholarships/loans? I was looking at HRSA but it looks like we wouldn't be able to apply until after completing the RN portion of the program. Has anyone else has experience with this?
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Yea, I'm super pump/excited for us to hear back and nervous at the same time. I think we should hear back by Thursday 23rd since that would give people 2 weeks notice to potentially make plan for the Admitted Student Day on Feb 7th.