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Hi ndnursepract, One other quick question... are you working while you are in the program? Are you finding that difficult? If you are working, what is your FTE? Have you found the coursework quite challenging? Thanks soooo much for all your help!

Hi marigoldey, I haven't really learned a lot of new information. UND told me to contact them next year when I am closer to applying. I do know MN approves them as a clinical site and accredits the program. Have you heard anything interesting? Do you live in MN too and have heard of other affordable programs that are accredited in MN? Thanks so much!

I am currently an ADN ICU nurse in one of the larger hospitals in the nation. This is my first nursing job, and I was licensed in January of this year. When I went into nursing, I always wanted to me a psych nurse, but this position was my main option with ADN. I am currently finishing my BSN online, and I will be done December of next year. My plan has always to be a PMHNP. I withdrew from a MA in Community Counseling program to become a nurse (have a BA in economics), have script writing privileges, and utilize the psyciatric medical model. Has anyone gone to The University of North Dakota's (UND) PMHNP program? As of right now, my plan is to apply to their program in November of next year? Is the program tough to get into? Is their program very difficult to complete (especially if working a 0.6)? Does anyone have an other advice about how I can position my career in the future. I currently, work in one of the best ranked hospitals in the nation, and really don't mind the work in the ICU (I love learning much every day). However, I wonder if it is where my talents are. I also don't want to loose my clinical skills? Would anyone recommend staying an ICU nurse in hopes that I may someday want to become dual certified as a FNP? UND's PMHNP program is also very heavy in pathophysioogy and general pharmacology, and I wonder if staying in the ICU may help me with these classes in the future. I really miss the 1:1 counseling I did in my Master's program before leaving, and right now I can't imagine my future nursing career not working in my own psych practice someday. Any advice about preparing myself to get into UND or about PMHNP programs and UND's program would be appreciated. Thanks so much-