Online PMHNP programs...good idea?

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I am toying with the idea of starting a PMHNP program in another state that is online-based. Before I jump right in, I was hoping to gather a list of things that I should ask the school such as preceptorship arrangements.... This is all relatively new to me so any input you might have I would be very grateful for!

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

If someone has a strong nursing background on an inpatient acute psychiatric unit I don't think a reputable online program would be a problem. I attended brick and mortar but I don't think I learned much in the classroom I couldn't have learned in an online setting. The beauty of being able to find your own preceptors is you can tailor your experience to suit your interests and ensure that you are being taught by professionals whose practice you know and respect. Good luck.

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Specializes in mental health.

Thanks for posting this, Ted. I've been working in inpatient psych and I am also tentatively interested in finding out more about reputable online PMHNP programs. Anybody have any recommendations?

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Finding preceptors on my own will be another big challenge, I'm sure!

If someone has a strong nursing background on an inpatient acute psychiatric unit I don't think a reputable online program would be a problem. I attended brick and mortar but I don't think I learned much in the classroom I couldn't have learned in an online setting. The beauty of being able to find your own preceptors is you can tailor your experience to suit your interests and ensure that you are being taught by professionals whose practice you know and respect. Good luck.
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