LCPC vs PMHNP

[nursebunny999]

All right, my friends.

After reading every thread I can find on here about this topic, I still need help making this decision!

About me: RN x 5 years with experience in med-surg, telemetry,obgyn (inpt and ambulatory). Currently pursuing Masters in Counseling, but having second thoughts.

DEFINITELY want to apply for as many online PMH-NP programs as I can find (minimal residency requirements okay)

-BUT-

this is the kicker: need programs that will accept an associate's RN rather than BSN. So far, I have found Frontier Nursing U's program and Wilkes University, but have not been able to find any others. Since I already have a BS in a non-nursing field (health promotion), I would prefer not to waste time getting a second BS on the way to my Masters.

Anyone have any tips? Thanks in advance!

[e.bataller]

Hi- I don't have any tips but am thinking about doing the same thing. If you come up with answers will you post with an update? Thanks!

[ElizeK]

Well I will respond! It's very annoying when you post something and need an answer and people do everything but just answer your question. There are many programs that take RN's with associates to NP's (Simmons, Frontier, Walden, Vanderbilt, Regis, MCHPS..) to name a few and then their are programs that have RNs that have a non nursing Bachelors to NP. I will respond to this post with those specific programs soon...

[e.bataller]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the response!

Btw, the I have an LCPC (no nursing background) but am thinking of pursuing an NP program. I will post more later about what I think about the LCPC route.