Eastern Kentucky University PMHNP program

notbad454 · Mar 2, 2016

Hello my name is Lee Ann, I am also starting in the summer for MSN PMHNP. I live in southern Ohio. Would love to share advice and comments! Have you received an email yet on how to register for classes?

notbad454 · Mar 3, 2016

also at Eastern Kentucky University

leighRN2 · Mar 3, 2016

They request a photo for your ID be sent in before you sign up for classes. I have not completed that yet so I have not received the email regarding registration. Did you send your photo?

notbad454 · Mar 3, 2016

No, I never received anything asking for a photo to be sent. How were you advised about the photo? Thanks, Lee Ann

notbad454 · Mar 3, 2016

Leigh, or some reason I can't retrieve my inbox private messages--you can email me @[email protected], thanks

leighRN2 · Mar 8, 2016

Did you receive the email that I sent to you?

KayFuryPsychRN · Mar 8, 2016

Curious ladies, how did you decide Eastern Kentucky? I think that was one that I had looked into but did not pursue. I applied to University of North Dakota, but my transcipts got sent over too late. I also applied to University of South Alabama and that deadline is Mar 15 and I'm waiting for NCAS to verify app. They are online programs and I live in Ohio, and can do clinicals here. I have also applied PMHNP. Do you mind telling me a little about your backgrounds ? I'm just wondering if I can compare to see if my chances of acceptance to a program are favorable or not. I have been a psych rn on an inpatient acute locked down unit for 4 years which is a part of a large hospital system that treats illnesses of all types, not just psych. I am hoping they view my experiences as favorable. thanks!

notbad454 · Mar 8, 2016

Did you receive the email that I sent to you?

No I never received it

leighRN2 · Mar 9, 2016

Lee Ann,

I sent another email just to see if it would go through. If it does, I will forward the original email I sent to you.

leighRN2 · Mar 9, 2016

KF28,

I have some similar experience to yours on the inpatient unit. I worked oncology for a couple of years then switched to an adult inpatient behavioral health unit for 6 years. I am currently working within the court system with adults that have a mental illness or are dual diagnosis. I have been at this position for just over 6 years. I was initially worried because I have been out of the traditional clinical setting for a while now, but I have honestly learned so much in the past 6 years. I have heard they weigh the goal statement fairly heavily but I have not spoken to anyone at the school about that. I chose them because I had heard good things initially, then I looked a little deeper and found they have high pass rates on certifying exams, their online nursing programs are rated # 18 in the country, the cost of tuition was no where near as high as the schools local to me and I found the staff I have interacted with to be helpful, interested in helping me when I needed assistance or had questions. I also emailed or messaged a couple of current students to get their input and it was all positive.

KayFuryPsychRN · Mar 11, 2016

KF28,
I have some similar experience to yours on the inpatient unit. I worked oncology for a couple of years then switched to an adult inpatient behavioral health unit for 6 years. I am currently working within the court system with adults that have a mental illness or are dual diagnosis. I have been at this position for just over 6 years. I was initially worried because I have been out of the traditional clinical setting for a while now, but I have honestly learned so much in the past 6 years. I have heard they weigh the goal statement fairly heavily but I have not spoken to anyone at the school about that. I chose them because I had heard good things initially, then I looked a little deeper and found they have high pass rates on certifying exams, their online nursing programs are rated # 18 in the country, the cost of tuition was no where near as high as the schools local to me and I found the staff I have interacted with to be helpful, interested in helping me when I needed assistance or had questions. I also emailed or messaged a couple of current students to get their input and it was all positive.

I am thinking of applying there since their deadline for fall is July. Does the University require any on campus visits for like a few days to one week? UND and USA require an on campus visit. USA wants 2 days and UND wants a week of my time. It's ok since by choosing those schools versus OU I will be saving so much money. I didn't see anything about an on-campus visit for EKU. Is there? Thanks, Kim