Suggestions for online Psych NP Program

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Specializes in ICU, step down, Psych.

HI, I'm new and was hoping I might be able to get your suggestions. I am an "older" RN with many years experience as a Psych RN. Thinking about taking the next step to a Psych NP. But, I have a family and need to work as much as I can. I can't move away to attend a school. I live in Northern New England. So I'm thinking of an online university program that is affordable. I seriously doubt I'll qualify for any financial aid. I'm not poor but definitely not rich. Can anyone offer suggestions. Thanks

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Specializes in Mental Health.

Vanderbilt has a distance program

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

I am in the same boat but not currently a psych nurse. I applied to Eastern KY University. There is also Drexel, SLU and some others....I'm trying to figure out how to juggle things. PM if you like.

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Here is a list off the top of my head. I am pretty sure that all of these programs are online with some having 2-3 visits total during the program.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of South Alabama

Drexel University

Saint Louis University

University of Missouri at Kansas City

Ohio State University

University of Southern Indiana

Eastern Kentucky University

Midwestern State University (Wichita Falls, TX)

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University of North Dakota - excellent program and affordable. Avoid Midwestern State at all costs!

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Specializes in Medical Surgical/Addiction/Mental Health.

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

I think Univ of ND is now DNP only if that matters.

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Specializes in ICU, step down, Psych.

Thanks for the feedback. Thought I found a program with little or no campus visits in Southern Indiana Univ. but then saw that they do not do Distance Learning in my state...Maine. Back at it.

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Eku has an online program. No campus visits.

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Specializes in ICU, step down, Psych.

mtsteelhorse....I wish could PM you but as a new member of this site it appears I am not allowed that option yet. I would love share some experiences with you. We seem to have some things in common.

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

xmas16, I sent you a PM. :)

Let's connect!

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Im looking into Wilkes np psych online program, $536 per credit. Drexel is $717 (net of my affiliate discount). Im looking for cheap np online program since i am experienced and self motivated to study on my own. Anyone here currently enrolled in np online program of Wilkes? Thanks for any info.

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