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Hi everyone,

I couldn’t find anything while searching the forums about anyone applying to University of Rochester as a BSN to MSN candidate. I’m applying to the PMHNP program. If anyone has done any of their MSN programs, I would love to hear about your experiences and the admission process.

Specializes in Surgical, CVICU & Oncology, Med/Surg.
On 8/1/2019 at 8:49 AM, Netzi81 said:

Hello! There are really no requirements besides having decent grades in your bachelors and having experience. After you apply you have a interview where they will ask you about your support system, how you are going to pay, how much are you planning to work (they recommend you don't work, or work as little as possible). Then they let you know if you get in. Which pretty much once you have the interview if things go well you get in. The class times vary. I have had classes that are once a week from 2-4:30 pm. I have online classes that I have to go to school to take the exams or you can have them proctored at home by camera. I have a class coming up in the fall that is Thursdays 8 am-4:30 pm. So it varies. I have not started clinical yet but when you do, all they do is set you up with the NP or MD that is going to teach you and you coordinate your schedule with that person. I am doing the program full time while working 36 hours (it is crazy though) every waking moment of my life is school when I'm not at work. When I try to have a social life I don't do well. It really requires commitment and your family understanding you won't have time for birthday parties, movies, dinner outings- all you have is school. Going part time will make it more doable but don't let the part-time fool you it's still a lot of work. I told work about school before accepting the position and they have been supportive. It's good that your fiance is on board cause he will be picking up the slack! I like the program but it is the HARDEST thing I have EVER done in my life. School has always come easy to me and there have been times in this program that I have been hanging on by a thread. I will tell you that I feel like I'm in this all alone. I have the support of one or two other students but other than that I feel like passing or failing is up to me but I haven't had a connection with any instructors except for one. Even though it's a small program it has a big school feel to it. So if you need small classes and connecting with the teachers to do well this is not the program for you. Good luck!

Thank you so much Netzi81. So I was late with application and applied for the fall of this year. I just got an interview (via phone this time d/t COVID19) but it went well from the perception I got from the Director. So now I am waiting for that acceptance email. I am thinking of taking at least 6credits per semester. She gave me a program template as a guide of how the classes are set up. I currently work the weekend contract so I hope that may be feasible in terms of scheduling. It's scary to hear of it being the "HARDEST" thing as you stated but working full time and going to grad school full time is no joke! You are amazing!! Thank you so much! I hope it all goes well.

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Specializes in Med surg.
On 5/16/2020 at 10:15 PM, dianearc said:

Thank you so much Netzi81. So I was late with application and applied for the fall of this year. I just got an interview (via phone this time d/t COVID19) but it went well from the perception I got from the Director. So now I am waiting for that acceptance email. I am thinking of taking at least 6credits per semester. She gave me a program template as a guide of how the classes are set up. I currently work the weekend contract so I hope that may be feasible in terms of scheduling. It's scary to hear of it being the "HARDEST" thing as you stated but working full time and going to grad school full time is no joke! You are amazing!! Thank you so much! I hope it all goes well.

Hello, Did you get accepted? 

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Specializes in Med surg.
On 8/1/2019 at 8:49 AM, Netzi81 said:

Hello! There are really no requirements besides having decent grades in your bachelors and having experience. After you apply you have a interview where they will ask you about your support system, how you are going to pay, how much are you planning to work (they recommend you don't work, or work as little as possible). Then they let you know if you get in. Which pretty much once you have the interview if things go well you get in. The class times vary. I have had classes that are once a week from 2-4:30 pm. I have online classes that I have to go to school to take the exams or you can have them proctored at home by camera. I have a class coming up in the fall that is Thursdays 8 am-4:30 pm. So it varies. I have not started clinical yet but when you do, all they do is set you up with the NP or MD that is going to teach you and you coordinate your schedule with that person. I am doing the program full time while working 36 hours (it is crazy though) every waking moment of my life is school when I'm not at work. When I try to have a social life I don't do well. It really requires commitment and your family understanding you won't have time for birthday parties, movies, dinner outings- all you have is school. Going part time will make it more doable but don't let the part-time fool you it's still a lot of work. I told work about school before accepting the position and they have been supportive. It's good that your fiance is on board cause he will be picking up the slack! I like the program but it is the HARDEST thing I have EVER done in my life. School has always come easy to me and there have been times in this program that I have been hanging on by a thread. I will tell you that I feel like I'm in this all alone. I have the support of one or two other students but other than that I feel like passing or failing is up to me but I haven't had a connection with any instructors except for one. Even though it's a small program it has a big school feel to it. So if you need small classes and connecting with the teachers to do well this is not the program for you. Good luck!

Thank you so much for your in depth comments!

Do you know anyone currently enrolled in the PMHNP program? I just got accepted. ?

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Specializes in Med surg.
On 3/17/2019 at 5:11 PM, rpresto706 said:

Hi everyone,

I couldn’t find anything while searching the forums about anyone applying to University of Rochester as a BSN to MSN candidate. I’m applying to the PMHNP program. If anyone has done any of their MSN programs, I would love to hear about your experiences and the admission process.

 

Hello, Did you enroll into the PMHNP program?

I just got accepted for the Spring 2021 start and I also couldn't find anything searchingthe forums, I have some questions. 

 

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Specializes in Detox, Pediatrics.
5 hours ago, yayi4 said:

 

Hello, Did you enroll into the PMHNP program?

I just got accepted for the Spring 2021 start and I also couldn't find anything searchingthe forums, I have some questions. 

 

Hello! Congratulations! I am in the FNP program. My sister-in-law is doing the PMHNP program. What questions do you have?

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Specializes in Med surg.
13 minutes ago, Netzi81 said:

Hello! Congratulations! I am in the FNP program. My sister-in-law is doing the PMHNP program. What questions do you have?

Thank you so much for responding.

I wanted to know.... how are the online classes/program? is it all asynchronous? how often is the on campus visit?

Also what classes did you she start with? 

how many classes can one take at a time? 2 or 3. I am doing part time.

Does she live in Rochester? is there any issues with clinical rotations for students who live far from Rochester, like in The Bronx or Brooklyn as I live in the Bronx?

Thanks again ?, I have too many questions but do not want to bombard you too much.

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dianearc said:

Thank you so much Netzi81. So I was late with application and applied for the fall of this year. I just got an interview (via phone this time d/t COVID19) but it went well from the perception I got from the Director. So now I am waiting for that acceptance email. I am thinking of taking at least 6credits per semester. She gave me a program template as a guide of how the classes are set up. I currently work the weekend contract so I hope that may be feasible in terms of scheduling. It's scary to hear of it being the "HARDEST" thing as you stated but working full time and going to grad school full time is no joke! You are amazing!! Thank you so much! I hope it all goes well.

@dianearc

Hi there! I hope you're well. Checking to see if you got into the program. Had my interview recently and I'm curious of my outcome. Trying to figure out if being selected for the interview is a sure thing.

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