University of Hawaii Fast-Track Program

Hi everyone!

Thanks to google, I found this site! This site has been so helpful with so much information that all of you provide. Thank you!

I would like to know if anyone here has any information on the fast track nursing program for University of Hawaii? I was more curious as to how many students they accept or if there's a waiting list. I heard it's very competitive, but wondering if I even got a chance.

Thanks for your response! :wink2:
I am assuming you mean MEPN (since the accelerated BSN was d/c'ed to free budget for the program). I am currently in the inaugural class of MEPN at UH. I have plenty that I would like to say, but I am confident that you can PM me for any information that you desire. my:

ya, sadly UHM discontinued their accelerated BSN program but they do offer a new direct entry master's program now. it's important to note that you are required to finish the entire program and will NOT be awarded a BSN partway through (i imagine this is to prevent people using the program as an acc. bsn rather than the intended msn).

I just read the forum or post about University of Hawaii MEPN PROGRAM...does anyone know about the program or any students who are in it already? Please help. Deadline for the program is approaching and I need some feedback.

Dear mcubed45, Could you give us some feedback on University of Hawaii's MEPN program? Is it worth applying for? How's the teaching curriculum and overall experience?

I am one week from being finished with the pre-licensure year of the MEPN program at UH as part of the inaugural class. As I stated earlier, I have a lot that I would like to say, but will only do so privately. We were a small cohort (27) and I would prefer my opinions stay private Feel free to PM me with specific questions!

Quote from starangel2Dear mcubed45, Could you give us some feedback on University of Hawaii's MEPN program? Is it worth applying for? How's the teaching curriculum and overall experience?

That's great for you. I was thinking the same thing: to apply for both UH's regular BSN program and MEPN since I already earned a BA in Sport Science. Good luck to you and I hope all goes well. Was it hard to get into the BSN program?

I understand. However, I just got started with this great forum and haven't earned the "platinum" level to PM. Is it possible to email me directly? I'd really appreciate your feedback on the program. I've heard good and bad (horror stories) and it would be nice to hear from a student directly. I'm wondering what am I getting myself into and if I should apply to other schools including on the mainland. I even thought about going into Occupational Therapy but I'd have to move away so that's why I'm in this predicament and need your help.

Quote from starangel2That's great for you. I was thinking the same thing: to apply for both UH's regular BSN program and MEPN since I already earned a BA in Sport Science. Good luck to you and I hope all goes well. Was it hard to get into the BSN program?

lol i just noticed - how come this's in general chat and not the Hawaii forum?

Does anyone know how many applicants they're accepting this year? I also applied at UCSF, Yale (out of the picture), and Columbia. So nervous about the results. :imbar

Hi Bullpups,I'm so glad to see that there are those like you who are willing to help and share their experiences, esp for a topic as this...and you can't beat hearing it from a student who actually went through the MEPN process and who is in the program. I already have a Bachelor's degree, only have a 3.0gpa (worried it's not high enough), currently taking my prerequisites and doing well--getting A's so far, and planning to apply for 2010. Initially, I've had questions regarding how well a graduate of MEPN is prepared to perform as CNS or APRN being that it's such an accelerated class...but the most important thing I'd like to know is, how difficult is it to get in? Do they mainly base their decision on GPA?, say, the highest of GPA's, like the 4.0 students definately get in, where any student below that has no chance? The big discouragement is the few that are accepted within a year...not even a semester! Also, being that it is very new to the University of Hawaii, I'm hoping they are organized and prepared to guide us along in the best possible way. I'm hoping you can give me some insight and I very much will appreciate it! I just feel like it's such bad timing that I wanted to do this at the most competitive time!Thanks, Lia