Gonzaga University PMHNP

[BB123]

Anyone have experience here? Recently applied and curious to hear from those in or previously in the program..

Thank you! 

[LongleggedRN]

I'm in the FNP program at Gonzaga University.  It's a 3-year program whether you choose MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP.  Just know that the first year and a half is a bunch of what I call 'fluff' classes, that they make you take.  Just know grad schools are out to make money.  You won't even get to Advanced Pathophysiology, and Advanced Pharmacology until 1 year in.  If you choose the Psych-NP track, you will follow along with the FNP cohort for about 1 1/2 years.  You'll have your first Immersion weekend (when you have to fly/drive do Spokane) starting in your Advanced Health Assessment class & Practical.  You'll be together with the FNP students at that immersion. 

Following Advanced Health Assessment Classes: This is when you'll break off and do all the Psych NP requirements in the following semesters, and the FNP's will do their requirements separately in their semesters.  If everything goes according to plan (as in no time off) you'll graduate at the same time as the FNP students that started with you too.

Do I regret it? A little bit? It is a lot of money.  But I can still work my 0.6 FTE at my hospital.  I just want to get out of bedside nursing.  But I have 4 semesters to go, and I'm not giving up.

Hope this helps!