Drexel PMHNP 2014

Pantoinette4 · Jul 28, 2014

Hello NP_HOPEFUL,

I will be starting the PMHNP this Fall 2014 as well. I am excited & nervous as well. Are you located in PA? I live in MD.

NP_HOPEFUL · Jul 28, 2014

Hi Pantoinette4,

I live in NJ and I am still getting my schedule togather. I was accepted as a part time student and I'm not sure if I should take 2 or 3 classes. I work full time so I want to get a feel for the course load before I pick up a full time schedule. What do you think? Are you full time or part time?

Pantoinette4 · Jul 28, 2014

Hello NP_HOPEFUL,

I am going to be part time. I'm doing the Post MS Cert PMHNP. I did the online MSN Nurs Ed. with South University. My Adv. Path transferred & was approved. So, I don't have to take that course. I will be taking Adv. Pharm. (3 credits) & Professional Issues for NP (1credit) in the Fall and after that I am taking only 1 course at a time. I have to find my own Clinical sites in one of the compact states (VA or DE). I can copy & paste my plan of study if you want to take a look at it.

flpsych · Jul 30, 2014

I applied to the program but got my RN license about 9 days too late to meet the deadline. Decided to do BSN instead (was going to do the Bachelor's in another discipline bridge) but may consider applying for Spring start. Please update and let us know how you like the program!

NP_HOPEFUL · Jul 30, 2014

Will definitely keep you posted flpsych, Pantoinette4 you have a interesting educational background are you pursuing a career in Academia? My goal is to practice for a couple years first then teach at the University level. I also have adv pharm 1st semester.

Pantoinette4 · Jul 30, 2014

NP_HOPEFUL, I initially wanted to pursue a career in Academia but after completing my Practicum last year I'm not sure. I think we will have the same courses together except for the one I already took. I'm excited but still so nervous! I'm glad we connected before starting. Are you taking the 3 courses together and then going down to one? I've seen postings saying it's doable but during clinical sessions they cut back on work hours.

illcleff · Aug 5, 2014

Good luck guys, it sure is a very exciting feeling. I am currently in my final year at Drexel University (FPMHNP). It has been a great journey so far. I wish you all the best. Let me know if you guys have any questions. All the best. God bless.

Pantoinette4 · Aug 5, 2014

illclef,

Thank you for your encouraging words! Do you have any suggestions for additional pharm books that are good to have in our possession? Thank you in advance!

NP_HOPEFUL · Aug 7, 2014

Books are always good any for sale? How have you been preparing for the licensing exam? How long have you been in the program? Does Drexel have a practice licensing exam simulation test? I received my BSN from Thomas Jefferson University and we had one at the end of every semester. Extremely helpful. Pantoinette4 I will be taking two classes this fall one in the winter and hopefully three in the spring.

mimi1124 · Aug 10, 2014

I'm starting the program in Fall as well. A few courses transferred over so I don't have to take patho, pharm, research and a couple others. I will be taking 500, 544 and 664 in fall. 7 units total. Kinda nervous and rreally excited. Maybe we can form study groups and split up outlines. Do you guys want to exchange Drexel email or personal emails?

Pantoinette4 · Aug 11, 2014

Hello mimi1124. I'm all for forming study groups. I will be taking 664 along with Adv Pharm in the Fall. My other course transferred as well. I will PM you my personal email if that's ok.