BlueSandBeach

I 100% agree. Or who even knows, they could be old time friends. They could know each other's secrets. There's some kind of reason this place is so dysfunctional, and it's not good. OP I wish you'd get the heck out of there and go somewhere your diligence is appreciated.

If this cancer of a woman, who not only runs free to bully has now coerced others into signing some fit test that never occurred, what else may she coerce them into signing into stay off her torture list and keep their own jobs safe? Someone, somewhere, has put her into this position of authority and either likes what she does or is at least OK with all of it, for reasons none of us will ever know. This kind of bad is never an accident. Not in nursing. Not anywhere. You're not losing, being defeated, or giving up or anything negative by going. You're winning. Because you're going to somewhere where your level of dedication and integrity will matter and make a difference. That isn't going to happen where you are now. It has nothing to do with you and everything to do with what's not in your control. Go somewhere else, quick. The faster you get there the sooner you'll be making a difference. IMO.

Thank you so much for writing! This is proving to be such a difficult decision! I've narrowed it down to EKU and Mount Carmel. What else can you tell me about EKU? And she found her dream job? I love hearing that!

Hello heiheihei, just wondering where you ended up going? fingers crossed you see this!

Hopkins and Vanderbilt are out, because of the mandatory campus show ups. I have a feeling they are out of my price range, too. None of the schools I'm considering are for profit. I don't believe any of them find placements. I think that's a bunch of hooey when they say they will. But I do believe you when you say, preceptors may be more inclined to say yes depending on how they feel about the school or if they graduated from that school themselves.

Hi FullGlass, I like your name btw, Unfortunately, I really don't think any of them actually assist with clinical placement. I think it's hype to get you on board. That said, I'm up for that challenge. I want control of that, I want a diverse variety of preceptors, patients, places and experiences. I really want to learn from my clinicals. I'm persuasive and I don't mind paying. I'm paying the school an ungodly amount for something over the internet LOL, I don't mind paying preceptors for actually teaching and supervising me. If I can't find people in time, that'll be a bummer but postponement or waiting isn't the end of the world. I don't feel comfortable with putting myself in the position where I can be thrown out of an expensive program if I can't hop on a plane once of the 5 times I need to whisk away for 4 days. Life is unpredictable and that's a recipe for failure. I avoid situations where I lose when something out of my control happens. Safety from this is worth the risk of what I might be missing, because I know somewhere somehow, I'll end up getting whatever I missed, if indeed I even missed something. A 4 day cram session after being on a plane, checking into a hotel and ubering somewhere isn't my best learning situation. It's true I can cram for a test and I do well, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's engrained. Repetition is learning for me. Anyway, to each their own. No need for a prostate model LOL, I'm doing psych. I do agree in person for the physical learning would be necessary. I have it narrowed down to 2 schools now. I've been contacted by someone from each who have both said 1. they liked the program and what they liked about it 2. they felt prepared by the program 3. the professors were responsive and good 4. they have found a job they love. They are both well-spoken and sound happy. LOL DECISIONS! ?

Wow, thank you for that! I noticed their degree is "rural" for both the family NP and psych, can you explain any of the differences between "rural" and the general PMHNP degree? And I'm so happy to hear you found a great job, that's so encouraging to hear!

Hello, does anyone here have any experience with EKU's PMHNP program now? Any info will b egreatly appreciated!

Thank you so much for this review. I've read another review talking about third party this and third party that, "InPlace" is a nightmare so along with your review this school is out. Thank you. If you happen to have heard anything about EKU and or MT Carmel please let me know, this decision is so hard without any actual information like what you just posted about NKU.

I don't think any of the online schools actually find your preceptorships for you, regardless of anything they say or allude to. I'll be searching for those myself, and I'm pretty relentless about things I put my mind to. I've already found a website that will hook me up with someone (I have to pay) but still will accommodate me none the less. I can't do in person. Online is my only option, and that's why I'm open to schools with a high amount of clinical hours vs NKU which is only 500. I went to a very, very cheap associate's degree program, in person. I can't go into the eons of pages I would write to cover my list of regrets, LOL. That's why I'm focusing on what helps me stay COMFORTABLE while I learn, which is hearing a voice. I've taken a few how do you learn tests- I'm mainly an auditory learner. Hearing other people's voices and being able to interact with them (in person) helps too- but I can't do this program in person, so some lectures mixed in with everything else is going to help me. I noticed in another post you referred to first, second and third tier schools- does online also have those classifications? It isn't the workload, it's my experience in my associate's degree that makes me want to do online.

"Also, you are responsible for learning the material as there is no lecture. You get a list of weekly readings and assignments and you complete it all to the best of your ability." Wait, I'm confused, there's no lectures? "I would have loved to sit in a lecture, take notes and then go home and read to "fill in the blanks" versus having to study everything myself. I learn better through lecture," YES, that's me too!! Your other post says there were lectures, pre-recorded and not pre-recorded- At the time of writing this post, maybe you hadn't had any of the classes with the lectures?

Hello adreamdeferred, MSN, RN, APRN, NP, Your program sound wonderful, a choice between recorded and virtual lectures? I need to hear lectures to keep me feeling involved! Do you mind saying which program is yours? Hello adreamdeferred, MSN, RN, APRN, NP, My current choices are EKU and Maryville, or Chamberlain, but I'm definitely open to others!

Hello, anyone with new news on Maryville's program? I will be so appreciative! ?

Hello, Allnurses won't let me like anymore posts- I'm trying to like what everyone has mentioned about Maryville- I'm deciding between Maryville and EKU PMHNP programs, any input will be so appreciated!

Hello everyone, Allnurses won't let me add anymore likes for the day- I'm trying to like everyone's post commenting on the transition to psych and any experience on schools/programs for PMHNP. Please, if you're willing to share your insights I would be so grateful!

Hello flipkid1287, did you do Maryville's program? mtnbiker, did you do EKU's program? These are the 2 programs I'm deciding between, please any info about either school will be so appreciated!

Hello mtnbiker, any info on EKU's program? I'd really love to hear what you think about it!

Hello, anyone with any info on the PMHNP program at EKU please reach out ?

Hello cHipSAhOy, I'd really love to chat with you!! I can't send direct messages, I hope you see this! Fingers crossed!

Hello FLLPN3339, any news on which program you are going/went into?

OK, NKU is out LOL ANYONE have any info on EKU or Maryville PMHNP? Please respond if you do! ANY info will be so appreciated!

Hello HopieD, any chance you went to EKU? Any info would be so appreciated!

Hello juneberryrn, BSN, did you choose a program? Any chance it was EKU?

Hello antnurse and lillyg, would either of you please tell me what programs you did and your opinions of them? I realize burnout is high but I'm burnt out of my current position now too LOL. I'm looking into EKU and Maryville.

Winston, how's EKU going? Your post made it sound pretty definite that is the program you are going/went into. If you see this please respond! I'm choosing between EKU, possibly NKU (read a really bad review) Maryville, possibly Chamberlain. Any input you share is so appreciated!