<p>Hi all, I'm currently getting a bachelor's in nursing and considering applying to the psych NP program at Yale because they're still offering the MSN rather than the DNP and the courses look really interesting. Anyone have any experiences with the nursing school or know anything about it? All thoughts are appreciated! Thank you!</p>
<p>I work with a number of psychiatric APRNs who received their training at Yale. Is the psych NP program different from the APRN program. I believe that APRNs, unlike NPs, can practice independently–although I could be wrong about that. </p>
<p>I’ve heard no complaints, and the people I know are all gainfully employed, and have no problem finding jobs if they want to change employers. I think the school provides excellent networking. Yale-New Haven is the largest medical center in the state, and the largest between NYC and Boston, so there’s plenty of work here.</p>
<p>The nursing school is planning to move out of its current building–a former New Haven High School, although I’m not sure where they’re going.</p>
<p>Thanks for your response- that’s good to know that you’ve had good experiences with Yale psychiatric APRN grads and they’ve all had strong employment prospects!</p>
<p>The term APRN (advanced practice registered nurse) encompass both NP (nurse practitioner) and CNS (certified nursing specialist). NPs tend to have the wider scope of practice of the two (NP vs CNS) but it all depends on state law. Also, the exact terms and abbreviations used vary by state so I can’t totally speak for Connecticut. They’d all be considered mid-level providers in psychiatry if their specialization/master’s degree is in mental health, and can prescribe and practice psychotherapy independently in many states.</p>