Assuming acceptance into all of the schools I applied to (I doubt it lol but fingers crossed anyway!!), how do you make your decision about which one to go to??
All of the schools are online and I have to find my preceptor for all of them.
The tuition pretty much ranges from $20,000- $40,000 for the entire program, not including books, out of state travel, etc.
Most of the schools are state universities so I think most of their reputations are ok.
Do you narrow it by cost? Or by location? How did any of you narrow down which program to go to?
University of North Dakota
University of Southern Alabama (heard some bad things on here about this program)
University of Alabama Birmingham
Eastern Kentucky University
Wilkes University (not responsive to phone calls/emails so far)
I also just got accepted into the PMHNP program at Wilkes, which I applied to at the same time as the program at Walden. I have gotten so much outreach from Walden from the minute I applied, and I feel like it's the total opposite at Wilkes. Difficult to find much information on the website also. I came to the forums to see what I could find and I'm nervous now. I know NP programs are going to be rigorous, and will take a lot of time and dedication. I just feel like I'll get more support from Walden. Anybody have experience?
I would go to Wilkes if I were you. I hear a lot of good things about Walden from students there however in the workforce their reputation is not that good. As programs keep popping up everywhere I think the market is going to get more competitive and the reputation of your school is going to be more and more important. For example my health network does not take on Walden students at all. So that’s just my two cents. Good luck with your decision!
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I also just got accepted into the PMHNP program at Wilkes, which I applied to at the same time as the program at Walden. I have gotten so much outreach from Walden from the minute I applied, and I feel like it's the total opposite at Wilkes. Difficult to find much information on the website also. I came to the forums to see what I could find and I'm nervous now. I know NP programs are going to be rigorous, and will take a lot of time and dedication. I just feel like I'll get more support from Walden. Anybody have experience?