I'm working in dialysis but will be doing a Psych NP program. Should I quit my job?

[Naturally Brilliant, BSN, RN]

So I'm enrolled in a Psych NP program for the fall semester. I recently took a job in acute dialysis back in early March and am in training for it now since I figured it may be easier with my school schedule (I used to work night shift in a MICU and knew it wouldn't work well for me). But now I'm thinking I should be in a Psych RN job instead while in school. Should I stay in this dialysis job while doing my online NP program even though it's unrelated to my NP program? Or should I plan on quitting and getting a Psych RN job instead?

[UsernameNotFound, BSN, RN]

All else being equal, I believe working in psych would enrich your educational experience immensely. The opposite also true.

[BirkieGirl]

while working in the content area will always be helpful, there are plenty of NPs in Wound Care, Cardiology, Surgery, Palliative care/Hospice, GI and other content areas that never actually worked in that content area as a RN. If your schedule doesn't work with it, then it just doesn't. If that's the case, pick the brain of a great psych NP and find out what you can do on your own to learn more about psych.

[cia30301]

I worked as a acute dialysis nurse traveling to hospitals while i worked on my Np degree, and it worked out wonderful! Also I have applied to two post psych programs just waiting on acceptance.