Words of wisdom...

Breathe. And remember to divide it into bite-sized chunks. You will be undertaking a journey that will at times test your mettle in just about every aspect of your life. Take it a course at a time. With each course, as soon as you can, look at the calendar of great projects that you'll be responsible for turning in, and map out your ebb and flow throughout the term. Make a plan that includes real-life expectations and set backs and then execute the plan. Before long, you'll have knocked out many classes and be close to the end. Don't forget to breathe and make time for you.

All the best, and enjoy the journey!

Darth Practicus, FNP

I am so looking forward to this journey and excited for a real challenge. I scared but ready to take on something I know is going to to extremely challenging.

Staci Snyder RN BSN

Hi Staci,

Sorry I don't have advice as I'm not in graduate school yet. I was looking into Robert Morris for PMHNP, but I couldn't find the tuition costs anywhere. I've heard it's around $1,000/credit hour. Do you know if this is true?

Best of luck to you on your journey! It looks like a really good school!

Hi Staci,

Sorry I don't have advice as I'm not in graduate school yet. I was looking into Robert Morris for PMHNP, but I couldn't find the tuition costs anywhere. I've heard it's around $1,000/credit hour. Do you know if this is true?

Best of luck to you on your journey! It looks like a really good school!

-- Yes, Robert Morris is around $1000/credit. Their FNP and PMHNP programs are all doctorate level programs. Same with the University of Pittsburgh (where I attend). I am told that their lecture classes are all held on day per week (usually Thursdays). I am also told that some of the classes may be taken via distance education.

-- When I looked into their FNP program a few years back, I was told there was quite a wait to get into (two years). Hence, I applied and got accepted into the University of Pittsburgh's program. I am currently starting my 4th year at the Univ of Pgh in their DNP/PMHNP program (going part time, paying my way as I go). I decided to grab all of the non-clinical type courses first. Actually starting my first clinical rotation in two weeks (Psychotherapy). Still have to complete/writeup the DNP capstone project.

- Hope this helps.