EKU MSN

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

Looking to connect with any grad students at EKU. I have applied to the PMHNP program. I'd love to get some info.

Thank you

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I was looking into this program as well, have you been accepted?

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I have been accepted for the PMHNP program there and starting this fall. Did you get accepted? If so, how do you like it so far?

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

brentntexas, starting 2nd class today. So far so good. Glad to get Adv Path behind me. You starting now??

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mtsteelhorse, if you get a chance please PM me. I would like to discuss EKU with you. Hope to hear from you soon.

Best,

Zenman

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I'm at EKU, too. Starting my fourth semester! We must have been in the same patho class.

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Specializes in BC in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.

mtsteelhourse, how are you liking the program at EKU? It's a PMHNP program, right?

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I would also like some more info on this program. I have applied to Brandman, which is a 3 year BSN to DNP program. However, I heard that EKU is completely online, which would be preferable to having to fly out to CA 2-3 times a year for Brandman. Also, I live in MN and the MN Office of Higher Ed. happens to approve degrees from very few programs outside of MN. EKU happens to be one of the few that are accepted, so now I am seriously considering applying. The deadline is approaching in about a month for spring 2015, and I have a few questions...

When do you do clinicals for EKU? Do you do them throughout the program, or is it all at the end? Could you work while attending, or do you have to quit work to do clinical?

Does EKU help you find a preceptor, or are you responsible for setting that up on your own? Does 100% of clinical need to be done w/ a NP, or can some be done w/ a MD or DO?

How soon do you find out if you are accepted after you apply? Do you have to interview?

I am interested in PMHNP as well, and have been working as a LPN in a state hospital in MN for 3 years...I just earned my BSN in May. Do you think I will have a decent chance of being accepted even though I have only technically been an RN for a few months? Will they consider my time working in the mental health field as an LPN?

Sorry for all the questions, I just don't have enough posts here on allnurses yet to PM anyone :(

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Specializes in BC in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.

Regarding the clinicals: it seems that you are responsible for setting that up. However, the upside is as you mentioned that it is 100% online.

Regarding working, program length, and clinicals: from what I have read, it is possible to work with a lot of planning and organization. The program is 2 years for the MSN PMHNP portion, and you complete 1 course every 8 weeks. The site for the school breaks down for you how the classes are set up throughout the 2 years depending on which semester you start due to their rolling admissions. Thus, that would determine when you do the clinicals.

Regarding notification time and interview: once you have submitted your paperwork, it takes about 2 weeks for them to review and notify you of acceptance from what I have read. If you get your 3 references to fax their letter of recommendation, and work on getting previous schools you have attended to submitting your official transcripts first, that should expeditate things. The rest, you will have control of time-wise because it requires your input. No interview.

Regarding your experience/background: I doesn't mention anywhere on the school's website that you won't be competitive with regards to your experience. They do place a heavy weight on your Statement of Purpose. Make sue you address the purpose/questions clearly, with specific examples, and with your best writing effort.

Hope this helps.

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I am starting my second year in the FNP program at EKU. I started Aug 13 and should be done in May of 16. The application process is pretty straight forward. Make sure that you have good references and that you fully answer the questions when writing your admissions essay. I have been working 40+ hours weekly so far. I am planning on cutting back after this semester to 2 or 3 12 hour shifts per week. Some classes have been more rigorous than others. I have to spend probably around 20 hours a week studying on average. All of my clinicals will be in the last year of my program. You are responsible for finding your own preceptors- which has been pretty stressful. You can work with NPs or Docs. Hope this helps. Good luck.

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Thank you so much mariomexusa and bluesue! The information helps tremendously. I just finished my application and transcript requests; now to wait for my references to come through. I feel that my goal statement is strong, I just hope they don't hold it against me that I don't have much RN experience. RN jobs are scarce where I live, and it's not feasible to relocate at the moment. I also submitted my GRE scores, even though my GPA is high enough to meet the waiver. I figure that since I paid $200 to take the test, I might as well send the scores to anyone who cares to see them. The last point they list in their goal statement criteria is basically about a self-evaluation of ability to be an online student, and I did my LPN to BSN online (with the exception of clinicals) in a 3 year bridge program, so I have a great deal of experience being an online student, and I know the level of motivation and self-discipline required to be successful; I hope that fact will help make my application stronger.

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