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1. UPDATE: RN BSN to PMHNP at age 55?

   lila29629 posted a topic in NP Students

   I posted this a few minutes ago under the wrong heading, so I'm putting it here where it the OP originated. Thought this topic is a good one to update as many older BSN's are looking into NP school and worrying about age being a factor - hopefully t...

2. RN BSN to PMHNP at age 55?

   lila29629 replied to lila29629's topic in NP Students

   OOOPS - I was wrong about Western Governors - they are a NON-PROFIT school, and an excellent one at that. Forgive the misprint in one of my earlier posts in this thread; I tried to edit my comment but can only reply to it. -lila926292

3. Walden vs Chamberlain FNP??

   lila29629 replied to snk2503's topic in NP Students

   Ok...not too encouraging so far from Dranger ...but I have seen many experienced NP posters here who have said they have seen and worked with outstanding NP grads from for-profits -Walden, etc. Depends on the PERSON as well as their education and bac...

4. RN BSN to PMHNP at age 55?

   lila29629 replied to lila29629's topic in NP Students

   Thanks so much for that, lhflanurseNP! That's how I feel about it...I think I'll have no problem recouping the investment once the boards are passed and I'm working as a PMHNP. Did you have any trouble finding a job as an NP afterward? If you don't...

5. RN BSN to PMHNP at age 55?

   lila29629 replied to lila29629's topic in NP Students

   Thankfully I am pretty much a computer whiz. That's no problem at all.

6. RN BSN to PMHNP at age 55?

   lila29629 replied to lila29629's topic in NP Students

   Thank you all so much for such diverse, thoughtful comments. We all need a little feedback when in doubt and your input has helped me immensely!

7. RN BSN to PMHNP at age 55?

   lila29629 replied to lila29629's topic in NP Students

   I would love to, and am actively pursuing that route; however, it's a very tough market where I live and almost all facilities that have openings are requiring 2+ years of psych experience. I am trying anyway though and am networking my tail off! My ...

8. RN BSN to PMHNP at age 55?

   lila29629 replied to lila29629's topic in NP Students

   Thanks so much again for the very helpful input. One more question and I think I will have this all down in my head to make a better decision: The for-profit online grad schools - like U Phoenix, Western Governors ( I'm just naming the schools as exa...

9. RN BSN to PMHNP at age 55?

   lila29629 replied to lila29629's topic in NP Students

   Thank you so much for your thoughtful answers everyone! I don't have ANY PsychRN experience...but certainly have decades of personal experience with a lot of it with BP1, BP2 and Schizophrenia with loved ones - and helped them get help - would the la...

10. RN BSN to PMHNP at age 55?

    lila29629 posted a topic in NP Students

    Yes...I'm getting up there, but really want and really NEED to pursue my dream. RN/BSN for 20 years, various specialties and also education - some of that spent at home with the 3 kids at the time. I have an enormous interest in and huge passion for ...