Dual FNP/mental health programs

PG2018 · Aug 18, 2015

Does anyone know of any programs have a dual fnp/mental health np program? Thanks

Since this is in the DNP forum, I guess you want a DNP/FNP/PMHNP.

I Googled this for you:

https://www.uthsc.edu/nursing/academic-programs/DNP/dual_dnp_psych_family.php

tiggr06 · Aug 18, 2015

Im sorry. I didn't realize this was a dnp forum. I was actually looking for a master's program like this. I do appreciate you giving me this info though. Thanks

OrganizedChaos, LVN · Aug 18, 2015

I saw that too but you have to go to TN for three weeks every semester. It seems like there are no dual FNP/PMHNP programs. I'm looking too, but coming up with nothing.

Jules A, MSN · Aug 18, 2015

I'm curious why you'd want to do both at once rather than getting one, starting to practice, making money and gaining valuable experience while later completing a post-masters certificate. Combining them wouldn't cut out any clinical hours or courses so I'm not sure what the advantage would be.

OrganizedChaos, LVN · Aug 18, 2015

I'm curious why you'd want to do both at once rather than getting one, starting to practice, making money and gaining valuable experience while later completing a post-masters certificate. Combining them wouldn't cut out any clinical hours or courses so I'm not sure what the advantage would be.

Well they have dual certs/programs for other NP interest. I'm not trying to "cut out" any courses or clinical hours. I would like to do it with FNP & PMHNP.

Jules A, MSN · Aug 18, 2015

Well they have dual certs/programs for other NP interest. I'm not trying to "cut out" any courses or clinical hours. I would like to do it with FNP & PMHNP.

But wouldn't it take longer to complete both together right? You could finish one and get licensed in 2 years but I can't imagine you could do both in that time frame so that is what doesn't make sense to me. Why not get one and work while getting the second? My post masters FNP was only a year and I worked full time throughout.

OrganizedChaos, LVN · Aug 18, 2015

But wouldn't it take longer to complete both together right? You could finish one and get licensed in 2 years but I can't imagine you could do both in that time frame so that is what doesn't make sense to me. Why not get one and work while getting the second?

The doctorates listed above for dual FNP/PMHNP takes 3 years, full time.

delawaremalenurse · Aug 18, 2015

My FNP program is a mental health program unto itself.... :woot:

gettingbsn2msn, MSN, RN · Aug 18, 2015

I am an ANP who is going back for a post master's PMHNP. Hope it is worth it.

PG2018 · Aug 19, 2015

I believe Vanderbilt, also in TN, has an on campus FNP/PMHNP program. Swell.

I side with Jules. You're losing money every year you're in school. That being said, you could become a PMHNP, get a nice income, work negotiable hours, and then do FNP in your spare time. You could do this in reverse order too, but I think you'll make more as a PMHNP across the board so it's most profitable to get that cert as quickly as possible. I envy you and wish I had the gumption to pursue the FNP. I'd really like to tend to a smattering of primary care stuff, but crotches and crying babies are a great repellent.

resilientnurse · Aug 19, 2015

I'm curious why you'd want to do both at once rather than getting one, starting to practice, making money and gaining valuable experience while later completing a post-masters certificate. Combining them wouldn't cut out any clinical hours or courses so I'm not sure what the advantage would be.

That would've been my exact advice a couple of years ago. However, I feel like a FAT ARISTOCRAT now (not really) :-). I am going back to school for a DNP, but I am doing it one class at a time, and only if it works with my schedule and am the laziest graduate student ever. Meaning, family, making money and relaxing come first. Otherwise, there is no way in the world I would go back to school. There is little motivation to do so, especially since it would not impact the bottom dollar line. So, you stand to lose your motivation and drive. If you have the stamina and those other certifications are important to you, go right ahead! As you get older and more settled, many people look for the nicest paved road to accommodate the smoothest ride.