Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Specializes in Psych.

Hey everyone! Your input is much needed....

I have been an RN working on an inpatient- locked-down actute Psychiatric unit for 4 years, and I love my job. I have an associates degree currently, and in December this year (2015) I will be graduating from Kent State University with my BSN. I plan on enrolling for my Master's Degree for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with hopes to begin in the fall 2016.

I live in Ohio, I plan to do the degree 100% online (except for clinicals, obviously). Ohio State University offers a program, but at approx $1,000 per credit hour, it's too costly. I have been looking at a few different schools, and the one that sticks out is the University of South Alabama. I've read some posts that say do NOT go there, but does anyone have experience with this University? Why should I not go there? I have contacted a few other schools, and this one is my first choice due to cost $500 per hour.

I've contacted University of St. Louis, they only offer on campus programs. The university of eastern Kentucky was another one I am checking out. I can only do online due to the fact that I need part time schedule because I need to work full time, and I have a child. I just cannot drive to a campus. Kent State has some classes online, but not all.

What are your experiences? Thanks!

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Hello,

We moved your thread to the Student NP forum where Students and NPs will reply. Good luck.

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KF28,

There are other on-line programs out there. Have you considered UMKC? It is accredited, affordable, and very quality. I believe there is also a school in Nebraska, UNMC? And you need not move to do clinicals. Most online programs will work with you to set up clinical experiences in your area. Good luck.

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Specializes in Psychiatric and emergency nursing.

I'll be starting at the University of South Alabama this fall for the psych nurse practitioner, BSN-MSN. I think every school has its highs and lows, so we'll see how it goes. Most of the complaints I've seen is from having to teach yourself most of the material, but I really think this should be expected from grad students, not to mention distance learners

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