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Does anyone know how to attain a complete listing of all PMHNP programs? I am graduating this May from a BSN program, and plan to research schools over my winter break.

Another question. I will not bore you all with a long story:

I am an adult learner. I had a TERRIBLE GPA from my first degree, I even failed out of school one year...but I had fun doing it apprarently! This occurred 20 yrs ago. Since returning to school for pre req's and the past 3 semesters of a BSN program I have received all A's; however, my past GPA has dragged me down to a 3.3.

Will this affect me getting into a top NP program? Or do MSN schools look at your BSN credits separately? I am nervous, as I did get rejected from a BSN program for these poor grades.

It would be a shame to work this hard to not be recognized for my achievements. But, life is life sometimes, and its not always fair!

Any advice would be much appreciated!

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Specializes in Mental Health.

Hi,

Look here for a list: Graduate Programs by State - American Psychiatric Nurses Association

As for your GPA, I don't think you have anything to worry about. I have been through the admissions process for very selective PhD programs, and my situation is similar to yours. I was offered admission to fully funded doctoral programs in clinical psychology (I decided to pursue advanced nursing instead). My first two years of undergrad were really bad, with several Fs and Ds. This was over 7 years ago, and even though I've done very well since then, my cum GPA is only 3.3. But I did very well on GREs (166v,159q,5.0aw) and have great letters of rec. You already have great academic record in the sciences and nursing theory from your BSN, and you've proven your ability by kicking butt on the pre-reqs. If you can do well on GREs, get good letters, and write a great personal statement which explains in detail your motivations, career goals, personal story, etc, then I have no doubt you'll get into a program. Also, not that I want to diminish the difficulty of getting into such a program, but PMHNP is not a popular specialty but the need is great. This means its easier to get in than a more popular specialty like FNP. I am also going for PMHNP and couldn't be happier with my career choice.

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Mzaur,

Wow, thank you so much for your reply. This is my first time leaving a post on AN's and I greatly appreciate your response. Do you mind me asking what program you are enrolled in? Also, did you get your BSN first? Or did you do direct entry into your PMHNP program? Finally and most importantly, what is PMHNP school like?! Is it manageable to work and take a full class load?

Thanks Again for your initial reply!

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Mzaur Wow, thank you so much for your reply. This is my first time leaving a post on AN's and I greatly appreciate your response. Do you mind me asking what program you are enrolled in? Also, did you get your BSN first? Or did you do direct entry into your PMHNP program? Finally and most importantly, what is PMHNP school like?! Is it manageable to work and take a full class load? Thanks Again for your initial reply![/quote']

I second all of the above and am wondering the same. I too, will be graduating with my BSN and am too interested in a PMHNP program

Any info would be greatly appreciated

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Nightnurse279, I see you are from MA! I'm from N. Andover originally. Small world. Looks like we are going to be finishing up at the same time (BSN). I have found quite a few programs that I am interested in...Eastern Kentucky and S. Indiana seem cost effective and completely online. I believe N. Dakota requires a few visits, and Vanderbilt is about 1x/mo if I am reading the info correctly. We should stay connected some how. Are you working in psych now as a tech? I start a psych tech job next week and will let you know how it goes. I can't get PM's yet, apparently I have to submit 15 posts prior to them allowing me to receive or send messages.

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Nightnurse279 I see you are from MA! I'm from N. Andover originally. Small world. Looks like we are going to be finishing up at the same time (BSN). I have found quite a few programs that I am interested in...Eastern Kentucky and S. Indiana seem cost effective and completely online. I believe N. Dakota requires a few visits, and Vanderbilt is about 1x/mo if I am reading the info correctly. We should stay connected some how. Are you working in psych now as a tech? I start a psych tech job next week and will let you know how it goes. I can't get PM's yet, apparently I have to submit 15 posts prior to them allowing me to receive or send messages.[/quote']

Email me at [email protected]

Easier to reply there

Talk soon!!

Sarah

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

Perusing posts as I just applied to EKU's PMHNP program. How's it going??

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Just applied there as well. Good luck.

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Hi,

Look here for a list: Graduate Programs by State - American Psychiatric Nurses Association

As for your GPA, I don't think you have anything to worry about. I have been through the admissions process for very selective PhD programs, and my situation is similar to yours. I was offered admission to fully funded doctoral programs in clinical psychology (I decided to pursue advanced nursing instead). My first two years of undergrad were really bad, with several Fs and Ds. This was over 7 years ago, and even though I've done very well since then, my cum GPA is only 3.3. But I did very well on GREs (166v,159q,5.0aw) and have great letters of rec. You already have great academic record in the sciences and nursing theory from your BSN, and you've proven your ability by kicking butt on the pre-reqs. If you can do well on GREs, get good letters, and write a great personal statement which explains in detail your motivations, career goals, personal story, etc, then I have no doubt you'll get into a program. Also, not that I want to diminish the difficulty of getting into such a program, but PMHNP is not a popular specialty but the need is great. This means its easier to get in than a more popular specialty like FNP. I am also going for PMHNP and couldn't be happier with my career choice.

I realize this is an old thread but I wanted to thank you for sharing that link!

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Specializes in Critical care, Trauma.

Hey all, I just wanted to add that the APNA's list of grad schools is a great place to start, but it is not complete. I'm looking at grad schools that have programs both for my husband (Clinical Psych) and for me (PMHNP). In the process of looking at schools for him, I noticed that some of them had PMHNP programs that are not on the APNA webpage. Was glad to see it because it opens up more places for us to go.

So just be aware that there are some more options out there. =)

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Did anyone end up attending EKU? Any information or review for the school at all?

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