1911guy

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1. Psych NPs and Therapy

   1911guy replied to lc3's topic in NP

   In most states psych NPs can do therapy in private practice. In most states someone with only an MA in psych cannot do therapy (or anything else) in private practice. You need to go on to a doctorate in psychology to be licensed as a psychologist. ...

2. migraines disqualifying for ANG?!! disappointed.

   1911guy replied to nurseabc123's topic in Government

   Well, why do you want to serve? If you want to serve your country and/or community there are other options. Have you looked into the uniformed branch of the Public Health Corps? It is a uniformed service with military organization and benefits- and...

3. Interested in National Guard but have questions

   1911guy replied to sweetiepie, rn's topic in Government

   If something I've said is incorrect please let me know but I'm pretty sure I got it right (oh, and I do agree that talking to a Healthcare Recruiter is a good idea). It is true I've never served as an Army Nurse. I'm not a Nurse (though I have consid...

4. migraines disqualifying for ANG?!! disappointed.

   1911guy replied to nurseabc123's topic in Government

   My understanding is that generally anything that you currently need to take meds to control will disqualify you from enlistment/commissioning in any of the services (anything- migraines, blood pressure, depression, ADHD, etc.). If you can get it unde...

5. Interested in National Guard but have questions

   1911guy replied to sweetiepie, rn's topic in Government

   I'm not currently in the military and I've never been a military nurse but I hope I can help a little. Most of the Army's healthcare assets (docs, nurses, psychologists, social workers, everything) is Reserve component (Army Reserve and National Gu...

6. Anyone know about PMHNP to Psy.d/Ph.d?

   1911guy replied to 91W's topic in NP Students

   Mark, Serving as a combat medic with the infantry, especially during wartime? Any respect I already had for your service just jumped about 10 fold. I understand your thoughts of becoming a nurse and going back to "finish" your time (I guess I underst...

7. Anyone know about PMHNP to Psy.d/Ph.d?

   1911guy replied to 91W's topic in NP Students

   My post addressed both Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs so that may not have helped. Let me try to clarify and expand on psychology doctorate programs MA preferences. Ph.D. programs in clinical psych are extremely competitive. Many (about 20%) will even cou...

8. Anyone know about PMHNP to Psy.d/Ph.d?

   1911guy replied to 91W's topic in NP Students

   Thank you for your sevice. I joined out of high school but unfortunately I had a bad ankle that caused me to be unable to pass the run (short by 17 seconds) and I was discharged after basic training. Oh well. I have the greatest respect for military ...

9. NP or MD?

   1911guy replied to mingus_lost's topic in NP

   While I'm not an NP so I can't give the perspective you're looking for I will try to make the waters more muddied for you and give you a couple suggestions:devil: You say you have a Ph.D. in psych (something I know a bit about since that is the dire...

10. Anyone know about PMHNP to Psy.d/Ph.d?

    1911guy replied to 91W's topic in NP Students

    Hello 91W (are you an Army Health Care Specialist, MOS 91W?). Anyway, since I am a future psychologist (hopefully- I haven't gotten into graduate school yet) who looked into becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner as a possible alternative I hope I...

11. Moving to Baltimore--quiet/safe areas to live?

    1911guy replied to Toby's mum's topic in Maryland

    I would rethink Mt. Washington if I was you. It is a nice neighborhood but it is in Baltimore City. When I was looking for a place in the Orthodox Jewish community which is party in the city and partly in the county I called my car insurance compan...

12. can a single RN make it ok in Baltimore?

    1911guy replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in Maryland

    Why would you want to do that to yourself. I've lived in Maryland my entire life and for the life of me I have no idea why anyone would move here who doesn't need to. Baltimore is relatively cheap, but crime is high (esp. violent crime) and we have t...

13. How is it working in Sinai Hospital

    1911guy replied to ccu_idol's topic in Maryland

    Baltimore isn't a bad city, but it isn't great. Prices are decent. There are some great neighborhoods in the city, and some nice areas outside the city. But, we are also one of the worst cities in the country for violent crime, drugs, AIDS, and a few...

14. MSN in Psych Nursing or MA in Psych?

    1911guy replied to lc3's topic in Psychiatric

    OK a post that caused me to come out of lurking. First, a little background (i.e. "what can he possibly add to this thread"): I have a BA in psychology. I planned on being a psychologist, and still might if life allows it. I will be getting an MA in ...