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mtsteelhorse

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

Yes then! has an accelerated program. 3 Bridge courses are required plus a statistics course. Not too bad! I'm fairly sure SLU does as well. Sorry, I didn't follow your question initially.

thank you.This is very helpful!

TheDude77

168 Posts

i am also looking into starting the psych np program at SLU. I am looking into the online program. Are you doing the classroom or online? Are you working full time as well? I am currently a psych rn and finishing up my BSN through Grand Canyon and am hesitant to start and online NP program!

TheDude77

168 Posts

You have to take a stats course for SLU? I have already taken one but I guess they make you take a grad level stats course?

mtsteelhorse

1,635 Posts

Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

No, stats does not have to be grad level. I took mine at UoP and that was fine. SLU has a GREAT reputation. I have been accepted but deferred. As schools go I think SLU is one of the better online programs. It is $$$ however. Good luck with your decision...psych programs are hard to find. Congrats on finishing your BSN. I finished mine in Dec.

TheDude77

168 Posts

Yeah, the money is making me stress a little. Especially bc there aren't many jobs for psych np's in my area.

mtsteelhorse

1,635 Posts

Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

The psych NP field is exploding. By the time you finish I expect there will be jobs available. I've pretty much decided to forgo my plan to attend. I wish you well in your journey!

TheDude77

168 Posts

What!? Why? If I may ask

mtsteelhorse

1,635 Posts

Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

Happy to respond. I have not actually started at SLU. I am essentially burned out on research and paper writing. It is my least favorite aspect of education. That's not good for an online student! While I can produce a decent paper the process for me is, at times, excruciating. I spend hours on assignments and don't enjoy the process at all; in fact I hate it. I was so excited to be accepted...all I could think about was becoming an NP in psych. Then the reality set in. Online education is super writing intensive. I think it's great and I'm so glad I completed my BSN. I would love a master's in a mental health care field but...the thought of being glued to my computer makes my back ache. If I were 10-15 yrs younger I would go for it. It's not that I think I'm too old to accomplish NP school, I'm just pretty darn sure I don't want to devote the next 3+ years to schooling. I encourage others to go for it. I have so many things I want to do and right now it doesn't involve research or writing. Some say "c'mon, you can do it!" Sure I can...but at what cost?

TheDude77

168 Posts

Happy to respond. I have not actually started at SLU. I am essentially burned out on research and paper writing. It is my least favorite aspect of education. That's not good for an online student! While I can produce a decent paper the process for me is at times, excruciating. I spend hours on assignments and don't enjoy the process at all; in fact I hate it. I was so excited to be accepted...all I could think about was becoming an NP in psych. Then the reality set in. Online education is super writing intensive. I think it's great and I'm so glad I completed my BSN. I would love a master's in a mental health care field but...the thought of being glued to my computer makes my back ache. If I were 10-15 yrs younger I would go for it. It's not that I think I'm too old to accomplish NP school, I'm just pretty darn sure I don't want to devote the next 3+ years to schooling. I encourage others to go for it. I have so many things I want to do and right now it doesn't involve research or writing. Some say "c'mon, you can do it!" Sure I can...but at what cost?[/quote']

I absolutely understand. I really want to continue my education but am wondering if I can handle the work load while having a full time job. I'm 26 and figured now is the time to do it before my husband and I start a family , but the thought of the responsibilities of not only grad school but diagnosing and writing med orders scares me a little!

mtsteelhorse

1,635 Posts

Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

Ditto...especially when your life is family centered. It took me a while to come to this point. I love mental health and have considered a slow, 3.5-4 yr master's in counseling. The pay is lousy but it might be a nice part-time retirement job. I'm twice your age so don't stress too much. You have plenty of time!

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