sarahdukie

Hi All, There doesn't seem to be a thread yet for pre-specialty Vandy applicants (the thread going now seems to consist mostly of grad entry), so I thought I'd start one! Any other pre-specialty folks out there? I am from Seattle and applied for the...

Hi All, I have a tentative job offer as a soon-to-graduate PMHNP at a large private practice (24 therapists/NPs) owned by an MSW in Seattle. It is an independent contractor position, and they would take care of all admin tasks including credentialin...

Thanks, Jules A! I will definitely speak with NPs in the practice before making a decision. It will be interesting to see if others respond!

Best direct entry programs for psych are ucsf, University of Washington, Yale and Penn. I am currently finishing a direct entry program at Vandy, which is also highly ranked. I chose direct entry because I am in my 30s and wanted to start a family so...

I am currently in Vanderbilt's PMHNP program and can affirm is it very psychotherapy focused, but incredibly face-paced. They teach us a variety of therapeutic modalities, but whether or not you get to use them in practice really depends on your fiel...

I disagree that telemedicine is going anywhere--it is being increasingly utilized in hospitals to reach rural patients in the Pacific Northwest. Almost all the psych NPs in private practice that I know utilize it as an option for patients. Doing a...

I was admitted to the pre-specialty program at Vanderbilt and am currently in my specialty year (PMHNP). I chose Vandy for the relative speed of the program. The cost is insane (100k for tuition, about 50K for living over 2 years). I would strongl...

I am currently PMHNP at Vandy. The bar is set higher for pre-specialty students; however, FNP is one of the most popular specialties and therefore most competitive. The "satisfactory" means the bare minimum you can have to be considered for admissio...

Hi All! I found out 3/12 that I was accepted for psych!

Hi All, I am soon to begin an RN/MSN program to become a psychiatric mental health np. I'm very excited! I have spoken with several PMHNPs who work in hospital settings, but am interested in going into private practice doing psychotherpay and prescri...

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Thanks! I was gone over the weekend so I'm not sure exactly when it arrived. Yes, Vanderbilt is my first choice.

I'm in for psych!! Did not receive the email, just a letter in the mail. Good luck everyone, SO excited!!!

Due to the small size of the program and high demand of students wanting acceptance, Seattle U is more competitive than some top ten programs like Penn, Vanderbilt and Columbia! From what I gleaned from last year's thread, it varies by specialty, an...

Just got an invite for psych!!

Whoops, plus Vandy's website says all students get a 3,300 scholarship to cover books. Otherwise, a handful of little scholarships, and then the 1 full ride =)

Congrats on the scholarship, Ash!! That’s awesome. From what I’ve heard, many people end up having to put down multiple deposits if they want their options to remain open while waiting for other schools. I won’t even find out if I am in at Seattle U ...

Hey Hannah, I don't think I'm going to be able to get time off to visit both, so if you can't make Vandy I can give you a full report and vice versa! =) I'm trying to get a sense of the cost difference between Vanderbilt and Columbia--Columbia offer...

A question for psych students: I have read in the forums that psych students at Columbia have to practice for 6 months in New York upon graduation. Do you all know if this is true? Also, does anyone know the estimated cost of the program for psych ...

yay Hannah, way to go!!!

Columbia letters went out today--got in for PMHNP! Anyone else apply there? Vandy is my first choice, but it feels great to know I am accepted to at least one program, and a great one at that!

I got in for psych!!!

I just got into Columbia for PMHNP!!

@ Jason - =) it would be a great place to get that good news! a question to everyone about financial aid--I was surprised the "packet" included just two sheets of paper! Is that what everyone else got? Do you know what they mean when they say inform...

I just bought my plane ticket! I'll be at the preview weekend, sans boyfriend, but we'll definitely have to set them up for a man date! I know admissions is saying decision will go out first week of March, but last year the first letters were recei...