Switching from FNP to Psych NP

[brinksta]

I Am almost finished with my first class in my FNP program. I am working in a psych hospital and absolutely love it. I am thinking about switching. What classes will usually transfer to other schools? Here is my curriculum. I just got done with the first class (ETHICS) and I am about to start the second.

NUR 510 Moral & Ethical Decision Making (residency) (2)

NUR 522 Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Practice (3)

NUR 532 Role Development & Leadership (3)

NUR 551 Applied Research Methods (3)

NUR 612 Advanced Pathophysiology (3)

NUR 618 Advanced Pharmacology (3)

NUR 602 Advanced History & Physical Exam (residency) (3)

NUR 693 Population Health (3)

NUR 683 Health Policy (3)

[SopranoKris, MSN, RN, NP]

I'm in the process of transferring to another program. I have completed Theory, Informatics, EBP/Research, Healthcare Policy, Leadership, plus an "intro to MSN" course that won't transfer any where. It seems to be easier to transfer the "3 Ps" (Patho, Pharm, Physical Assessment) than it is to get the other courses transferred. You'll find that some schools either don't offer as many "fluff" courses or they combine them so you only have partially what you need.

I've also found that most schools will only accept 3 courses (some more, some less).

Good luck with your search :)

[umbdude, MSN, APRN]

I Am almost finished with my first class in my FNP program. I am working in a psych hospital and absolutely love it. I am thinking about switching. What classes will usually transfer to other schools? Here is my curriculum. I just got done with the first class (ETHICS) and I am about to start the second.

NUR 510 Moral & Ethical Decision Making (residency) (2)

NUR 522 Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Practice (3)

NUR 532 Role Development & Leadership (3)

NUR 551 Applied Research Methods (3)

NUR 612 Advanced Pathophysiology (3)

NUR 618 Advanced Pharmacology (3)

NUR 602 Advanced History & Physical Exam (residency) (3)

NUR 693 Population Health (3)

NUR 683 Health Policy (3)

If you are almost finished, I think it's better to get your FNP first then go for a post-MSN certificate in PMHNP. In post-MSN cert, you go right into the psych NP classes and clinical. With both specialties you have a broader scope to prescribe.