bpu-psych

for those who took the exam, were you results immediate? i received a sheet saying to wait till the end of the testing period for results - i think this might be an indication i didn't pass - oh the suspense!!!!!!

I took it today. I know the exam is in review - didn't receive any indication of pass or fail at the end of the test - i only received a printout from the testing center that "as part of the current test development process,....reviewing the test content and responses after all testing in June has ended..." pending a score report. Not sure if this is an indication of a fail as I am reading that we are suppose to receive immediate results upon submission of the exam. Anyone have any insight with this?

"put in a service request"

Hello, I am days away from complete a PMHNP program and a couple of months from having my degree and pmhnp cert posted/granted. I've already passed the ANCC boards. To celebrate this milestone, I've decided to check my email only to find that my grace period is ending within the next month leaving my student loans to fall back into repayment!! AHHH! I have a prior academic life, so that in combination with RN/NP school has shifted my loan amount to anxiety-provoking levels. Of course, I knew this day would come. I don't regret the RN/NP track. It provides me with a promising/loan-paying career that I find joy in doing. My questions to the RNs or RN/NPs in the room is: What is the norm in receiving student loan payback as part of negotiating a new job? Do new jobs offer such a perk to new NPs? If so, how much is provided? I am aware of NHSC loan repayment programs whereby the RN/NP works in an underserved area for ~2yrs. Does anyone have experience with this? If so, thoughts on pursing this? For now the NHSC loan repayment is problematic as I reside in the southern California area and not much (nothing actually) is available, and I'm stuck here until the sig other finishes cross-training in her OR program (approx 1.5-2 years). Any advice is appreciated! Thank you

Hi cfaith, did you use the carn study guide? Looking at the intnsa store of form and perusing through information on the exam, I only see the carn (not the carn-ap) study guide. Are they one in the same? I'll be taking the exam this spring 2015. About how long did you put into studying? Is it comparable to the ancc boards I wonder. Thanks in advance for any input you might have.

Hi, cfaith. I'm nearing. Completion of my pmhnp program and will be taking ancc boards in a few months. I've had my eye on the carn and carn-ap cerys for a while, but admittedly still ignorant. Right now I work in an acute locked facility thqt diee treat dual diagnosis and offer detox svcs. I also work at a psych urgent care, and of course often mental illnes and addiction are co-occurring. Therein lies the practical appreciated :Don for my interest in the cert aside from just beijg genuineely interested. How has this changed your professional career? Is it recognized and/or desired by employers? Is it advantageous to have this in conjunction with the pmhnp? I am considering joining as a srudent member of the intnsa, but before I do I am trying to do my due diligence since I have sooooooo much costs in the way of certs, boards, board ex study materials, membership dues, etc to pay for in the near future. Any advice is appr