PMHNP Walden

georgia dixon · Nov 17, 2020

Look up for the top five

stephadler82, BSN · Nov 17, 2020

11 hours ago, hopefulapn said:

But is it 12 months and how intensive is it

The PMHNP post masters certificate might be 12 months but not the MSN PMHNP.

georgia dixon · Dec 8, 2020

all online school you have to find your own clinical site whichever you go

we all know covid make it very to find clinical site

Aspire2020 · Feb 13, 2021

One of the MOST helpful groups for preparing for PMHNP ANCC exam in 2021 is NP Certification Academy LLC or "Kenny Elisha" group on facebook. You don't want to miss that review.

Purple book is highly emphasized.

Best of luck.

georgia dixon · Feb 13, 2021

yes I do have the purple book.

MentalKlarity, BSN, NP · Feb 13, 2021

On 11/1/2020 at 11:36 PM, NanerRN said:

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

This should be a word of warning for anyone considering a degree from a for-profit program that many consider to be a diploma mill (I.e. they take anyone willing to pay). The days of providers being so scarce that your school didn't matter are over. Ironically, it is BECAUSE of schools like Walden churning out so many NPs that the market is getting saturated - and now employers can be picky. When they can be picky, they're going to choose the "traditional" graduate over the person who went to the school known to have no admission standards that is currently under investigation by the US Dept of Justice for their nursing programs. That is just a fact. You get what you put into it - if you want to choose the school where applying and starting is super easy and requires almost no effort, then understand that on the other end it's going to be MUCH harder for you to prove yourself to find a job. Seeing Walden on a resume may be a red flag for many recruiters and hiring managers.

JackChase1212, MSN, APRN · Feb 22, 2021

This has not been my experience at all. I graduated from Walden in August as a PMHNP, passed my board exam with no problem, and was inundated with job opportunities. I turned down 3 before I found a good fit. I will be starting the job of me dreams in a week so I have no regrets in attending Walden.

lilRN16, ASN, BSN, RN · Aug 17, 2021

Thanks for everyone's input. I am looking into Walden's program, as I am finally ready to start next year. My friend attends and is on track to finish next year.

It is unfortunate that some perceive this school negatively, but seriously, what isn't for profit? LOL

Additionally, as I am in California, luckily there isn't that perception of the school, as everyone doesn't care too much about what others think, LOL. I've seen people who have graduated from here get hired at Cedars ~ world class/level 1 trauma center... So I think here, it's more how you present yourself, than where you went to school.

MentalKlarity, BSN, NP · Aug 19, 2021

On 8/17/2021 at 5:41 AM, lilRN16 said:

Thanks for everyone's input. I am looking into Walden's program, as I am finally ready to start next year. My friend attends and is on track to finish next year.

It is unfortunate that some perceive this school negatively, but seriously, what isn't for profit? LOL

Additionally, as I am in California, luckily there isn't that perception of the school, as everyone doesn't care too much about what others think, LOL. I've seen people who have graduated from here get hired at Cedars ~ world class/level 1 trauma center... So I think here, it's more how you present yourself, than where you went to school.

You'd be wrong. I assure you that school does matter for many jobs and the reputation of degree mill Walden is very poor at most institutions. There are basically no entry standards or quite frankly exit standards. Their goal is to make money not graduate top professionals. An embarrassment to the profession.

mkpatl, APRN · Oct 15, 2021

I’m a little late to the game on this post, but wanted to comment. I will finish my PMHNP program at Walden in May '22. I’ve had an excellent experience and it is a very good program. As with any online program, you get out what you put in. Every class I learn a ton and grow my skills. I am a stronger psych RN and am feeling ready to be a new psych provider. From psychopharm on, the class content, homework assigned, and the texts used are fantastic, and resources I’ll be using a provider as well.

Here are some common statements about Walden that I couldn’t possibly care less about:

1. They are for-profit. I don’t care, more power to ‘em. I’m getting a great education at a decent price. The online model is 100% about schools making more money. Even not-for-profit schools implement online programs because they are more profitable. As long as my education is good, then I’m getting what I paid for.

2. They are a diploma mill. They have a difficult MSN program that requires time, effort, dedication, and growth to complete. Perhaps they have a lower admission policy? I don’t know, and I don’t care. If they admit somebody who is a poor performer, that student won’t succeed. Walden has an incredibly organized program with tons of university resources, the responsibility is on the student to succeed and complete the program, the resources are there for them.

3. You have to find your own clinical site. Yeah, you do. Almost every other online program too. Work all the psych connections you’ve made with your years as a Psych RN (hopefully you’ve been a psych RN). Hit the ground and drop off packets at clinics, whatever, keep at it and secure your sites really early. Wish it wasn’t this way, but it is. You control your level of effort, that has nothing to do with Walden or any of the other program that doesn’t find you placement.

4. They have a bad reputation. That hasn't been my experience. But we all know you can read any thread and see the haters. Doesn’t faze me because it doesn’t reflect my reality. Back when I first started the program at Walden I would almost be apologetic when I mentioned that I was attending Walden, because I let the negative posts lead me to believe they were widely held beliefs. They aren’t. I would say something like, “I go to Walden… I know it doesn’t have a great reputation but I am getting a very good education”. And I’d usually get back in reply, “I hadn’t heard that”, or “I’ve had some fantastic Walden students” or “I went to Walden too”. Walden is just another school among many online schools, same accreditation and same curriculum. Online is the new norm, maybe for-profit is too. And that doesn’t bother me at all.

Anybody looking into an MSN program should choose a program that works for them and that they feel comfortable with. I did, and I have been very happy with my choice of Walden.

MentalKlarity, BSN, NP · Oct 16, 2021

I mean, we're happy you have had a good experience but it doesn't change reality. As mentioned countless times Walden has no entry standards, teaches mostly via modules and self-learning, makes you set up your own clinical, and operates entirely on a for-profit model with a goal of maximizing profit for shareholders. It's a diploma mill graduating thousands of NPs annually, many poorly prepared.

lilRN16, ASN, BSN, RN · Nov 1, 2021

On 8/18/2021 at 5:34 PM, MentalKlarity said:

You'd be wrong. I assure you that school does matter for many jobs and the reputation of degree mill Walden is very poor at most institutions. There are basically no entry standards or quite frankly exit standards. Their goal is to make money not graduate top professionals. An embarrassment to the profession.

Not in La... Sorry that's been your experience... Thankfully Los Angeles employers think outside the box and are more realistic than in your neck of the woods.

If that was the case, then UoP, WestCoast graduates would be out of work, and most of them work Kaiser and County... Thats east coast thinking...