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I am thinking about whether I want to apply for a psych NP program that starts directly after my BSN program ends (I'm a traditional college age student), or working for a year before applying. I'm not asking about whether I would have the knowledge ...

I notice on this forum some people talking about taking a job with a 2 or 3 year contract. Is this the norm, or the exception? Do most RN jobs not require you to work there a certain amount of time in the contact? Does it vary by part of the country?...

Hello everyone. I want to be a PMHNP (psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner). I am in the home stretch of my junior year in one of the best BSN programs in the country. I'm 20 years old. By the time I graduate, I'll have extensive experience w...

Hello all! I was considering whether I should graduate from college with a BSN and go straight for the PMHNP degree, or take a year off in between college and graduate school and get some work experience. I know I want to provide counseling and presc...

Anyone have any updates from their interviews or know when are the AE-MSN applicants expected to hear back?

Anyone attended/heard of a psych NP Program that's heavily focused on psychotherapy? I know Penn's program is. I'm open to cheap state schools, expensive private schools, "name" schools and non-name schools. Just want to know what's out there. Thanks...

I am from Indianapolis and will be attending nursing school in Michigan, graduating in 2015, but I'm interested in potentially moving to be near some family in Knoxville after graduating. How's the market there?

"Compare a small pot of water that is boiling vigorously to a large pot of water that is boiling gently. Which statement is true?" 1. Pots are boiling at same temperature 2. Small pot is boiling at higher temp than large pot 3. Vapor pressure of liqu...

I think compiling such a list would be helpful to those of us planning to apply to a graduate PMHNP program and wanting to rule out online options. Specify DNP vs MSN if possible. To get started: University of California - San Francisco (MSN) Columbi...

Hey all. I'm starting in September and just want to know what I should be preparing myself mentally for. How much poop/puke/pee etc is involved? Is it a daily basis thing or just once in a while? I'm not totally averse to it, just want to start gett...

Just thought I would update this thread now that I'm almost done with my first half of nursing school and clinicals. Can't believe I'll be a senior in just a month! So, I've gotten straight A's, worked as a student nurse on a psych unit, and got an a...

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I go to a really good BSN program and I'm a junior. I have time to work 7 hours a week, have fun with friends, and still get straight A's in school. I study/do homework on average 15 hours a week, attend the majority of my lectures, and go to clinica...

*MSN program. Specifically, for psychiatric nurse practitioner. thanks

Thanks so much! I am excited to give applying a shot!

Hi, does anyone know of anyone who applied to the UT-Austin traditional BSN program without prior RN work experience? I am considering applying during my senior year of BSN school. Thanks!

What kind of questions do they ask in the interview? Does anyone know of anyone who got in prior to RN licensure i.e. still a senior in BSN school?

Also, is it required to do an in-person interview?

Did anyone apply to MHNP or any NP program as a senior in BSN school, prior to becoming eligible for RN licensure? I am going to be a senior in nursing school next year and am thinking about applying to OHSU's MHNP program, but don't know if it's fea...

Thanks!

Did anyone apply for a direct-entry program with local clinical placement? I'm considering applying to the PMHNP program during my senior year of BSN and would like to choose the non-distance, local option, but don't know if admission would be realis...

I have a nice black pant suit, a light purple button-up blouse, 1.5-inch heals (not chunky), and was planning to go very light with make-up and jewelry. Does this sound too formal or about right for a summer student nurse internship interview? Thanks...

Have you applied many places? A lot of NP schools, especially reputable ones that provide you with clinical sites, have no RN experience requirements.

Yale Columbia MGH UPenn Vanderbilt UIC UCSF OHSU Boston College the list goes on. All these places offer direct entry Psych NP programs designed for non-RNs, some having been around 20+ years.

Just to play devil's advocate- some people do go directly to graduate school. There are varying opinions. People tend to feel their way is the best. Talk to APRNs, learn about it yourself and search this forum to figure out what's best for you.