Do PMHNP graduates have difficulty finding employment in the psychiatric community?
On the contrary, Vanderbilt School of Nursing receives more calls and requests from prospective employers than we have graduates to fill the positions. Recent graduates are practicing in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and in all areas of the state of Tennessee. Our graduates consistently report that they are well prepared for their entry positions as PMHNPs – and their employers agree. The growth and reputation of Vanderbilt’s PMHNP program is based on the success our graduates. They are recognized by employers and other mental health professionals as well-trained in evidence-based practice and capable of implementing innovative practice models.
