PMHNP Walden

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Hello!! I will be entering the PMHNP program at Walden in August. Any advice from anyone who has been through this same program?

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Thank you so much!

how long are the semester? how long does the program take if you already have you master?

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Specializes in pmhnp.

I do not know but nova university 9 months with master

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Guys I’m thinking about going to Walden  or liberty university . Can anyone give me advise. Im looking for a 12 months program. Not more not less.  Will take any suggestions of schools that is a 12 month program. Thank you kindly 

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I don't  think it doesn't really matter, eventually, as long as you have PMHNP certifica tion.

The most MSN programs are online and you don't really have to be on classes, I think. I love online class !

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But is it 12 months and how intensive is it

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very intense if u study and follow direction u will make it

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Specializes in Psychiatry.
On 7/30/2020 at 6:24 PM, SM75 said:

I feel so discouraged.Talked with Walden today and became very excited that all was lining up until I got online to find many negative comments/warnings. It’s extremely difficult to determine what is true vs false. I am assuming ALL online schools will require you to find clinical placement.

SM75,

I can understand you feeling discouraged and confused by the conflicting information regarding Walden. I graduated in August, and felt the same as you when I found this site. I decided not to log on while in the program because it was very deflating to read all the negativity. As a recent graduate, I can tell you that the program is very demanding. I was prepared for my clinicals, performed well, and received excellent evaluations from the psychiatrists and NPs I worked with. I live in Florida and can confirm that being a Walden graduate is not impeding job prospects. I have had several offers already and have not even taken my board exam yet. As with any program, you get out of it what you put in. I think that going through my last two clinicals during Covid added an extra twist to an already demanding curriculum. Walden absolutely does not help you find clinical sites or preceptors. I knew that going into the program and started my search months in advance to head off any issues. Unfortunately, I had two preceptors leave their jobs just weeks before the clinical start dates and the school did not help me other than to say that I could sit out the clinical and try again next time. I managed to find alternatives in both circumstances, but it was through my effort and determination alone. You can do this. It is all worth it in the end, and if I can help you in any way please let me know. I would be happy to. 

 

Best,

J

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Well, here I am...graduated in May. Passed boards in August. And in the state of Minnesota I cannot land a job at all. They are scarce for one and it is very competitive. And without directly telling me that part of the problem is being a Walden graduate, I am told that’s part of the problem. Can’t even get a chance to prove myself when I’m compared to NPs who have graduated from local colleges. I’m beyond frustrated. And not in a position currently to leave to state. Happy to hear that others have job offers and no problems. Has not been the case for me in MN

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Specializes in operating room, surgical services.
On 8/2/2020 at 3:58 PM, umbdude said:

It's widely considered a diploma mill with no admission or academic standards. Although sadly it's certainly not the only PMHNP diploma mill, it is probably the most notorious across all industries.

Which online schools have a good reputation for PMHNP?

 

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Specializes in Psych/Mental Health.
41 minutes ago, stephadler82 said:

Which online schools have a good reputation for PMHNP?

 

There are so many online PMHNP programs these days so I don't know them all. The top notch ones include Vanderbilt, Rush, and Duke. Any public university (state schools) is almost always acceptable (e.g. University of Cincinnati, Ohio State, U. of texas, alabama). Frontier isn't well known outside of nursing but supposedly it's not a bad school, and very cheap.

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But is it 12 months and how intensive is it

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Specializes in Psych/Mental Health.
6 hours ago, hopefulapn said:

But is it 12 months and how intensive is it

12 months? Are you already an NP?

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