Nicci123

Have you completed your PMHNP. If so, what school did u attend. I'm having difficulty finding schools. Even considered getting a 2nd masters degree but was told because I have a MSN I'm not eligible to apply for admission.

I'm also looking for a post-master's psych NP cert. I have applied to Maryville but have not heard back yet. How do you like the program so far? Do they require campus visits? Do they assists with clinical placements? TIA

I am still researching since I have not heard back from Maryville yet. Below is a link to a list of PMHNP programs to assist others. I know finding a program was a bit challenging for me. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Programs - Online & Campus || RegisteredNursing.org

Thank you so much for your input. It was very helpful. I have applied to Maryville U and hope to begin in Spring 2019.

OK so I have my MSN in Nursing Education from WGU. I have been a psych nurse for 9 years & have my psych Cert as well as CARN cert. I am ready to take the next & earn my PMHNP but am experiencing difficulty finding an online school that offers PMHNP post-masters certificates & does not require you to already be a NP or take GMAT/GRE. Any insight will be helpful. TIA

I just recently passed the CARN exam but have not received an official certification letter to provide to my employer. How long it normally take to receive it?

I applied mid April, interviewed the beginning of May and received a tentative job offer the next week. My best advice to all applicants is to make sure you have your references in order, current numbers, addresses, etc. I've been a RN for 5 years. Started off with my associates and have had my BSN for a year. I was boarded at a Nurse 2, step 3 with a starting salary of $ 70,017 for the Hampton, Virginia Veterans Hospital which really shocked me. I am very satisfied with the starting salary and look forward to working for the nation's largest healthcare provider.

I too am interested in Sheppard Pratt as well as Spring grove being that I've worked as a psych RN for about 3 years. 1 year private industry, 2 years state of VA. I pretty much have the same questions as you had. Any info would be helpful

I actually AM a psych RN. Have been for about 3 years at 3 different locations. I wouldn't give blind advice. An RN in psych nursing is mainly a supervisory position. You have to be able to make decisions quickly for others to implement.

I would suggests you try psych nursing. It's more communication than actual work. Little to none blood and gore.

I'm attending Medical Careers Institute online, so far it's gone well. Lots of busy work though but I work evenings/nights in a supervisory position so I usually have plenty of time to do my studies at work. My current job affords me the opportunity to go to school. However, with previous jobs there was no way I could work and attend school. Good luck on your endeavors

I've been a psych nurse in the Hampton roads area for almost 3 years now. I have an ADN and am currently in school for my BSN. I plan on moving to the DC/MD metropolitan area in about a year. I need info on potential employers(I would like to stay in psych), expected salary, and where to live. I want to buy not rent, 2 kids and a husband in the IT field, good schools are important as well as a family friendly environment(sports league and rec). We are originally from Baltimore, DO NOT want to live there again, but would not mind working there. I'm pretty open with location. Any info would be appreciated.