Therapist4Chnge

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1. psych-mental health NP vs Psychologist

   Therapist4Chnge replied to LolaBunnie's topic in NP

   Money and time-wise.....NP makes more sense. Being a clinical psychologist requires training in research, assessment, therapy, etc....which is great, but if you aren't interested in those things, it can be a LOOOONG road. While some people can get ...

2. Did anyone consider becoming a psychologist first?

   Therapist4Chnge replied to darthbreezy's topic in Psychiatric

   Psychology can pay well, but the expectation is at the doctoral level, and for the amount of time we put in.....it still doesn't pay well unless you work in certain areas. The flexibility is excellent though. There are MA/MS level therapists, though...

3. Ok, so I'm soon an FNP... what about a DNP in acute care?

   Therapist4Chnge replied to yellow finch's topic in Doctoral

   It is important to not only figure out if a DNP will meet your needs, but also if you can find a program with the right classwork. I'd say if you want advanced clinical training, then the DNP may not meet your needs....as the focus seems to be on m...

4. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   Therapist4Chnge replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   At 40ish credits for NP-->DNP....it really does look like a combination of "shortest path" + "degree creep", since an MBA or MPH is at least 40 credits. I am surprised there isn't more pushback from current NPs, since the DNP may 'force' people to...

5. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   Therapist4Chnge replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   It actually makes sense....since DNP programs don't really focus on advanced clinical work, I can see why practicing NPs would skip it. Some may argue that the "management"-like courses are beneficial for administrators....but wouldn't an MBA maximi...

6. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   Therapist4Chnge replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   Very well said.

7. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   Therapist4Chnge replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   If anything, be thankful that you are being forced to talk through your rational, differential, and the like....because that will help you be a better provider at the end of the day. Apples and Oranges. The Ph.D. in Nursing is grounded in nursing t...

8. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   Therapist4Chnge replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   That is my experience too. I WISH I could do it in four years, currently I'm on pace for about 6.5 years. Huh? Two year to get your proposal hashed out and MAAAAAAAAYBE started. Typically you have to have a pretty substantial amount of fleshing o...

9. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   Therapist4Chnge replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   (Late to the game, so I am catching up. Pardon me if I am covering old things....I may update my responses if I am too far off topic with where the thread is currently focused) Ironically Ivory Tower PhDs should be against the DNP, as the curric...

10. competency as a APN

    Therapist4Chnge replied to KatieRN04's topic in NP

    If it is anything like our ethical standards for clinical psych, we are not allowed to write, "Doctoral Candidate/Ph.D Candidate/Psy.D Candidate" or any form thereof in our title because you are only allowed to put earned degrees in your title. The ...

11. RN vs. Psychologist

    Therapist4Chnge replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    This has been an interesting read to say the least! :chuckle Undergrad psych and graduate level psych are very different animals, so it is important to do research into the field if you are looking to do it at the graduate level. The vast majority ...

12. Psychiatric NP AND Psychologist?

    Therapist4Chnge replied to Jo Dirt's topic in NP

    Psych NP and Clinical Psychologist are very contrasting career paths, so it is important to know what you want to do with the training....as both would not really make sense for the amount of schooling required, etc. Clinical Psychologists are prim...

13. BA to Diploma to DNP?

    Therapist4Chnge replied to evpsych's topic in ADN/BSN

    Wow, this thread took a left turn.

14. Is psychiatric nursing for me?

    Therapist4Chnge replied to veggiemom's topic in Psychiatric

    Most/All quality clinical psych PhD programs have acceptance rates As for part-time status....I have never seen this at any traditional program, although once you complete your classes you can drag out your dissertation for years, unfortunately some...

15. Gre

    Therapist4Chnge replied to 2B_RN_2008's topic in NP

    I guess it depends on how well you want to do (for clinical, it was pretty important, I'm not sure how much it is weighted for other programs) I'd say a minimum of 4 weeks, probably 6+ would be better. Buy a book (make sure it has a CD, for practice...