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I cannot comment about the Walden MH PN program specifically. But I will say that my experience with Walden nursing graduate students and grads has been.... how shall I say this........ quite "variable". I would encourage you to investigate VERY closely before investing your money and time.
Caveat emptor!
There are regular discussion questions I believe weekly. Yes the physical exam/assessment is video taped. Cranial nerves, all systems etc. It is thorough. Working full-time is possible if you stay on top of the work and dedicate about 3- 4 hours a day on each day off.
Clinicals are broken down into individual therapy, group therapy, kids/ adolescent and adults with mental illness. Most clinics run 8 - 4 pm so you are limited of you work similar hours. If you can get into a 24 hour psych facility you can round with the psychiatrist at different hours (evening).
You cannot use your place of employment if it is a mental health facility during your work hours. But you can use work after / before your shift.
I think working non raditional hours is the way to get through any NP program. If you want it bad enough you may have to give up the nice day shift with holidays off to get clinical sites.
JustSN1219
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Hello! I am considering Walden University Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. I was wondering if anyone else is going to Walden University and also if anyone has heard anything (good or bad) about this program. Any advice or comments? Thank you,