Family Mental Health NP MSN

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Hello all!

I am currently looking for online/distance programs for an MSN in F/PMHNP that provides great education and experience, preferably at a part-time pacing/option, as I will most likely be working part-time to support myself.

I currently live in Florida and the nearest university (USF) has an indefinite hold on their program (Boo!). My only option now, with the closest program being four hours away, with no distance option, is to seek an online format/structure.

So I guess my question is, can anyone recommend or share their experience/knowledge with me regarding reliable and valid education programs and what they may entail?

Any and all help is greatly welcomed and appreciated! Thank-you for reading!

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I have the exact same question. There are so many online programs, it is difficult to narrow it down. I wonder if this thread should be under the mental health specialty rather than online learning.

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I am wondering the same thing

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Hopefully someone will have an answer for us! lol

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Specializes in Education, OR,CVT Stepdown,Psych..

Check out University of Michigan-Flint. They have an online DNP program in Psychiatric/Mental Health NP.

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UF has an online PMHNP . I was told you only have to go to the campus I believe 6 times over a two year period.

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Where is UF located?

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It's my understanding UF does not offer that track online.

Per UF College of Nursing website:

The BSN to DNP program will be 93 credits and last 2 1/2 years for full-time study and 4 1/2 to 5 years for part-time study.*Note: Core courses in the BSN-DNP and MSN (with the exception of Psych/Mental Health) programs are delivered primarily through a web-based format. There are a few courses taught in the classroom or lab in Gainesville or Jacksonville. Due to limited resources, courses are not taught in both web-based and in-class during the same semester. Increasingly, courses are being offered in the web-based format.

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Thank-you for all of the help! It is greatly appreciated. I think I will re-visit U of M-Flint, especially since it is my home state :)

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Hey! Did you get your question answered? I currently live in FL and starting a PMHNP program in the Fall. I have been accepted to MI-Flint and a few other schools for distant learning. Trying to narrow it down now. Any luck with your search?

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Specializes in PSYCH NP, ER, ICU, PACU, NAVY NURSE.

Hi Amtrak. Did you attend USA in the Spring of last year as you shared? Was just curious how things worked out for you. Thanks.

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Hey Guys!

How is the school hunt going? I am enrolled at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The FPMHNP program is online and can be taken at a part time rate. I am just now getting ready to begin my Mental Health rotations, but so far the coursework has been challenging (which is good in my eyes), professors seem genuine, and large emphasis on research application to practice. The FPMHNP is one of the few MSN programs left at this university and one of 3 offered online the other NP programs are traditional format. UMKC was recently ranked in the top 10 best online MSN programs with the neonatal online program ranked number 1 in the midwest. There are required on campus residencies (2 I think lasting 4-7 days). The FPMHNP is a relatively new program offered by the university (2 years in existence). I am pleased with my educational experience as of now, and hope when I graduate they will offer a Psych DNP program so I can finish my degree with these professors. I know Florida is a long commute, but this is a great program.

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