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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...