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How many hours a week do you spend studying? I know each school is different, but they have to be set up the same to a certain degree. I'm thinking of applying to the PMHNP program at EKU. While I am 4 wks away of completing my online RN-BSN online through GCU, I feel working towards an NP degree will be completely different online.

If I'm studying 30 hours a week, do you think that two 12 hour shifts are doable? For the first four months, I have to work 40 hours a week. I have a very supportive husband who will be doing all the cooking and cleaning. And since I work in Radiology, we have some down time where people study and do classwork. I guess for the next two years, I will probably be doing something every single day. I can't wait until I can go part-time!

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If I'm studying 30 hours a week, do you think that two 12 hour shifts are doable? For the first four months, I have to work 40 hours a week. I have a very supportive husband who will be doing all the cooking and cleaning. And since I work in Radiology, we have some down time where people study and do classwork. I guess for the next two years, I will probably be doing something every single day. I can't wait until I can go part-time!

As you know I have not started a program yet but have heard and read a lot of responses from people r/t their work schedules and study time. I think that you will be able to incorporate two 12 hr shifts without a problem. I guess it depends on how your program is set up. While no program is easy to do while working, I feel that the program I will be starting is a bit different compared to a lot of other posters here. I only take one class at a time, each class being 8 weeks. It is more of a part time course compared to what a lot of other people are going through.

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Which school do u attend?

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Which school do u attend?

I'm applying to EKU. I'm not sure where runlikeagirl is.

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Specializes in Home Health, Podiatry, Neurology, Case Mgmt.

I looked at EKU myself, it's very competitive from what my friend said, she had a 3.9 and didn't get in =(

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I looked at EKU myself it's very competitive from what my friend said, she had a 3.9 and didn't get in =([/quote']

I heard the opposite. The Admissions person told me 90% acceptance. Two of my friends just started. One GPa was 3.5 and the other wasn't quite as high but above 3.0.

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Specializes in Home Health, Podiatry, Neurology, Case Mgmt.

WOW really? Hmmmm maybe I should take a look at them then. Their pass rate is phenomenal from what I did read online!!! =) Good luck! do they do provisional acceptance, prior to your degree conferral or do you have to wait until your degree is fully conferred before you can apply?

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WOW really? Hmmmm maybe I should take a look at them then. Their pass rate is phenomenal from what I did read online!!! =) Good luck! do they do provisional acceptance prior to your degree conferral or do you have to wait until your degree is fully conferred before you can apply?[/quote']

I'm not sure to be honest. I just finished my bsn this past Sunday and started the application process. What program are you wanting to enter into?

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Specializes in Home Health, Podiatry, Neurology, Case Mgmt.

I'd prefer to do FNP

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I'd prefer to do FNP

One of my friends just started the FNP at EKU and the other psych :)

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One of my friends just started the FNP at EKU and the other psych :)

What do your friends think of the program so far? I have been looking at EKU but a little nervous about it being completely on-line. I'm back & forth about this approach for me. I think I may feel more confident in classroom environment for the NP portion rather then the "self taught" online style.

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What do your friends think of the program so far? I have been looking at EKU but a little nervous about it being completely on-line. I'm back & forth about this approach for me. I think I may feel more confident in classroom environment for the NP portion rather then the "self taught" online style.

If you feel that way then it may not be for you. I know one of them is having a harder time than the other. The class they are in at the moment is very much a learn on your own thing. They have slides and notes provided but you have to pretty much learn it all on your own.

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