Capella University for undergrad?

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Specializes in Psych.

Hello all,

I'm currently conflicted. I have my ASN and am looking to continue on for my PMHNP. I currently work full time. To get my BSN at a local university I'll have to completely change up my schedule and take a few prerequisites. I've noticed schools like Capella, Purdue Global, and Purdue NW are all online and I can do with practically any schedule. I'm leaning towards Capella as it can be completed the fastest. Has anyone out there achieved their BSN from Capella or a similar online, for-profit school and transfered into a NP program without difficulty?

Also, I have 3 years of psych experience at several locations-- all inpatient & as an Assessment Specialist. I have reached out to local programs and they said they do consider the rigor of your undergrad as well as many other factors, but didn't give me a very clear answer.

Thanks!!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Hi, I know this is an older post but I would love to know what school you picked and the outcome it had on NP school. Thank you.

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I am beginning Capella BSN in June 

I am a 30 year RN CCRN doing same.

All of my credits transferred in and the staff for admissions have been wonderful.  
I will be completing full time and have transported 122 credit  hours in and only have   The nursing courses to complete.  I have many friends and colleagues who have gone this route and competed in 3-6 months.  
   Let me know which PMHNP program you select.  I am looking at South College vs Saint Thomas University vs Purdue vs University of Alabama, which is the one of the best programs, academically, I have seen, although they are way less helpful and  flexible with clinical preceptor assistance.  My best friend is going there and it is very hard and she could not work her second semester at all.  And may have to sit out a year until next Spring if she can not get another preceptor because her NP had to go on bedrest for medical reasons and finding a back up has been near impossible.   The school does not care.  She is devastated but still working like a dog to find another and then get them approved.  It's awful.   
I have attended and know many MSN graduates from Chamberlain and they, as well as I, had a wonderful experience there.   At 55, I would prefer not to be 50k to 75k dollars in student loan debt when finishing school.   Cost alone is why I have  not chosen  them yet for my MSN and why I exited for the remaining portion of my BSN.  
If I can not find reliable information from previous students regarding the others then I will likely go back to Chamberlain for my PMHNP.  Right now I'm researching them all.  Most for profits are very good at recruiting however it seems by feedback that  the support during your program is not as good.  I felt Chamberlain supported me during the first portion of my BSN in all ways. The professors were professional and provided excellent feedback and instruction for improvement.    
Good Luck to you and let me know what you decide for your PMHNP.

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Specializes in Cardiac.

were you able to go to NP school?

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