What is it like to be a graduate nursing student in PMHNP track? MSN or DNP?

[maanggohs]

Anyone out there did or is currently in the PMHNP track? How was your experience like, say compared to BSN education to put it in relative terms.

Course load? Were you able to work part-time (I know with the foundations of advance nursing, I can't possible work, at least this semester?) Was the program as good as you hoped or expected? Clinical experiences? Did it get easier? More manageable?

I've just started my BSN-DNP program right after finishing my BSN program and I'm feeling absolutely overwhelmed.

So far, everything we're learning is physiological, all of which I don't find particularly interesting. Even in BSN, psych is not that focused on.

It looks like I'll be starting the actual psych related classes next semester.

[thePsychedNurse]

I was able to work full time to almost full time on the first year. I'm in the BSN-DNP program as well. Just started my 2nd out of 3 years this semester. Compared to the BSN, this is definitely more difficult. The exams are tougher and no open book/notes after the 2nd semester. The program is ok. Sometimes, the instructors make it harder than it should be. At this point, with clinicals and family obligations, I don't think I can handle working full time. As far as the course content, I wasn't a fan of the first year either, but I guess it's necessary to have that foundation. For my program, all theory classes from here on out should be in advanced psych. Good luck!