Nursing vs. Social Work (eeek!) HeLPP!

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Hello, I am a bsw (bachelors of social student) going into my senior year. Originally, five years ago I wanted to become a nurse but was dis-encouraged. I am at a accredited SW program and am about to enter my field practicum. I would love to get my MSW, but feel as if NURSING is my calling because I enjoy the medical aspect of it. Are there any professionals with both a social work degree and nursing?

If I do decide to go back and receive a second bachelors...I want to pursue a career as a psychiatric nurse!

Help! Once again are there any professionals that hold both titles bsw and rn??

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Medical social work - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

You could get a MSW and become a Medical Social Worker.

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Specializes in L&D.

I was a social worker for 5 years before going back to get my nursing degree. I love social work and worked with child protection as a foster care worker(and some investigations). I LOVED it, but I love nursing more. And the pay for nursing is better.

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I was a social worker and did medical case management. Look into hospitals, counties, the VA, etc... You're too close to graduating right now to change things up. I was hired as a new grad nurse because of my case management background. Build up some experience and then use it to your advantage if you decide to go back for nursing

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Finish up you bsw.enoll in a msw program. It will only take you one year because of you have a bsw. And then go to nursing school if you still have that urge. No need to stop now ur almost finish

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