FNP to Psych NP

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what is the best path to go from FNP to Psych NP? and how long would it take? I've been told from several colleges it would just be a specialization certification but, after researching it looks like it may be more than that.. im confused. can someone perhaps shed some light on the best way to achieve this would be?  

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.

It will vary from school to school. Where are you located at? Our state has a fast track post-Master's PMHNP program for FNP's that will run for 12 months but it seems like it's only open to California NP's:

https://health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/academics/PMHNP-postmasters-certificate.html

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1 minute ago, juan de la cruz said:

It will vary from school to school. Where are you located at? Our state has a fast track post-Master's PMHNP program for FNP's that will run for 12 months but it seems like it's only open to California NP's:

https://health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/academics/PMHNP-postmasters-certificate.html

I am located in Arizona 

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.
6 minutes ago, Loadingnursebsn said:

I am located in Arizona 

I would look into ASU:

https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/NUPMNUPRCE/graduate/false?init=false&nopassive=true

I would avoid programs that lead to DNP as that would lengthen your coursework if that's what you're trying to stay away from.

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20 minutes ago, juan de la cruz said:

I would look into ASU:

https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/NUPMNUPRCE/graduate/false?init=false&nopassive=true

I would avoid programs that lead to DNP as that would lengthen your coursework if that's what you're trying to stay away from.

Thank you. So I should not go from an FNP to a psych NP? The college that is the sister school to my nursing program only offers an FNP. Their graduate school is regionally accredited but my current program is only accredited nationally and by the CCNE. unfortunately ASU won't accept that so I was trying to find a loophole but, it looks as though I may have to just settle with the FNP. I don't want to add unnecessary time like you stated. 

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Specializes in APRN, FNP-BC, Neuro, ICU, ER, Admin.
On 1/5/2021 at 12:47 PM, juan de la cruz said:

I would look into ASU:

https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/NUPMNUPRCE/graduate/false?init=false&nopassive=true

I would avoid programs that lead to DNP as that would lengthen your coursework if that's what you're trying to stay away from.

Thanks for sharing your wisdom

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