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I would suggest psych nursing experience first, before even applying to psych NP schools. I would highly recommend this because you will find out if you really like psych nursing before spending lots of time and money on a degree you don't want to use.
I am a psych home care nurse and love it and don't want to be an NP because I don't want the responsibilities of prescribing.
beauty912
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Hi everyone,
I am a new grad nurse who has been working on an ortho/med-surg floor for about 6 months now. I almost can't wait to go back to school because I have always had lots of interest in psych since my senior year of high school. I am currently looking into schools now for Psych NP programs because I would like to start in Fall 2012. For any psych NPs out there, can you please describe a typical work day for you? I want to know what this role is REALLY like. Also, I have received advice that it would be good for me to volunteer in a psych facility before beginning school. Does this sound like a good idea? To all of the psych nurses out there, I would appreciate ALL advice on how to prepare for this transition. Thank you!