Looking for some insight into the Psych Mental Health NP Program with the University of Cincinnati, specifically the post-masters. I was previously enrolled in their PMC-FNP program which was sort of awful; instructors literally read from slides as your lecture and would take days to clarify content (which usually consisted of "refer to page bla bla" rather than a real explanation). I've previously taken online classes and this was insulting to say the least. I completed a couple semesters with As and decided to defer but chose to transfer to theit PMHNP program because we have a greater need in my area.
I'm curious to know how others found the PMHNP program at UC. I obviously know self directed learning requires focus and they all have their issues, but rather than applying to other schools, I'd like to commit to this one. However, I'm really nervous it's going to be similar to the FNP.
How were the final 9 courses (including 3 clinical)? Were instructors helpful and fast with responses? How was testing (I.e., proctored vs unproctored vs papers)? Were you able to have time with your family while completing your studies? How was it finding clinical locations as well as how long it took to get approval? If you took boards, were you prepared by UC and were you successful the first try?
I won't be starting back until the end of 2020, so I have time. Thanks in advance!
This thread is old but in case anyone stumbles across it. Beware UCs program they cannot even get preceptors in Ohio or Kentucky. The course is very bare bones and it will be hard to pass boards just taking what they require. The didactic was good but the clinicals were awful and instructors were petty and you have to find your own and good luck with that especially peds. Lots of people end up paying for clinical hours done online not the best... I transferred out asap when I realized the writing was on the wall. The guy running it wouldn't tell me how many people actually finish and graduate the cert and how the pass rate is... He kept avoiding the question.
This thread is old but in case anyone stumbles across it. Beware UCs program they cannot even get preceptors in Ohio or Kentucky. The course is very bare bones and it will be hard to pass boards just taking what they require. The didactic was good but the clinicals were awful and instructors were petty and you have to find your own and good luck with that especially peds. Lots of people end up paying for clinical hours done online not the best... I transferred out asap when I realized the writing was on the wall. The guy running it wouldn't tell me how many people actually finish and graduate the cert and how the pass rate is... He kept avoiding the question.
Hey Elizabeth - I just read your FB post that you’re transferring out of our cohort. So so sorry it’s been such a pain for you. Fingers crossed your next experience is much more positive!
Hey Elizabeth - I just read your FB post that you're transferring out of our cohort. So so sorry it's been such a pain for you. Fingers crossed your next experience is much more positive!
@Guest603994 I know it's been almost 2 years since you were last on here, but just hoping you see this and can update on how U of Cincinnati went for you, if you finished??
I graduated from University of Cincinnati postmaster's degree in PMHNP program. The school does not provide you preceptors so you need find your own preceptors. The school does provider you a list of potential providers and you know the list is old because when I tried to contact the practices listed on the paper, a few practices were either closed or not taking any students. I ended up paying $2000 to have Preceptor Point to help me find preceptors so I can graduate on time. If you choose to go to UC PMHNP program, please make sure you to find preceptors first or else you may not be graduate on time
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This thread is old but in case anyone stumbles across it. Beware UCs program they cannot even get preceptors in Ohio or Kentucky. The course is very bare bones and it will be hard to pass boards just taking what they require. The didactic was good but the clinicals were awful and instructors were petty and you have to find your own and good luck with that especially peds. Lots of people end up paying for clinical hours done online not the best... I transferred out asap when I realized the writing was on the wall. The guy running it wouldn't tell me how many people actually finish and graduate the cert and how the pass rate is... He kept avoiding the question.