University of South Carolina PMHNP program

littlepeopleRNICU · Feb 22, 2016

I'm not sure of the psych program specifically. I remember at orientation, they told us they had accepted maybe 30% of applicants to start this past Fall for the whole grad school. How that is divided between specialities, I'm not sure. I do know people who haven't gotten accepted to their respective programs they applied for.

I like the program. The format is perfect for me. If you are not in-state, do be warned that out-of-state students have had problems when it comes to clinical. Also, there are campus visits. They tell you in orientation, 2, but I have 4 for my first clinical course. One is 100% mandatory attendance. The others are recommended, but can be done by video.

I'm not sure if that's any different for psych! I'm in acute care.

jrntmb · Mar 27, 2016

I was admitted to the psych np at USC summer start. Got my letter/email friday.

myersd1225 · Mar 27, 2016

Do you mind sharing how your application looked? Volunteer work, etc?

jrntmb · Mar 27, 2016

GPA 3.9 in BSN. No volunteer work. Nurse 15 years with last 5 years in psych on a detox psych stabilization unit. Did have some killer references from some docs. (Almost made me cry!) Don't really know what got me the ok for acceptance but grateful!!

myersd1225 · Mar 27, 2016

Thanks so much for the feedback! Congratulations and im sure you'll do fantastic!

jrntmb · Apr 6, 2016

No problem! Did you apply and/or get accepted? I know of another school thats starting a PMHNP this fall if you didnt get in and are interested. They wont accept people till june or so cause they are waiting on their certs. Let me know!!

myersd1225 · Apr 6, 2016

Yes I have applied to both schools for a fall start. I'm still waiting to hear.

jrntmb · Apr 6, 2016

Oh for fall!! I wasn't sure if you were summer or fall. I applied to Anderson University as well but they will not admit until the summer for fall start. They are not well publicised cause its a new program there but if you are in SC might be another option!

myersd1225 · Jul 10, 2016

Hi there!

I was wondering how the program is going for you? I am starting USC PMHNP in the fall and very nervous! Are you working while in the program? Thanks!

jrntmb · Jul 10, 2016

It's going good. Nursing classes are pretty organized and planned well. I have 2 classes in summer which is full time and I am only working prn. Summer is very cramed in so I would limit the # of hours u take in summer. Fall should be easier. I see a lot of people dropping classes cause they have taken too much and working full time. I personally would limit my hours if u can. But I know people sometimes have to work.

KDGMSN · Nov 4, 2016

Hi jrntmb,

I was recently accepted into PMHNP program at USC for Spring 2017. I am curious about the orientation process and the program in general. I am pretty excited!