PNP Advice

[explorer1028]

I am a BSN RN as well as a licensed mental health counselor. I work in my own private counseling practice but am now entertainng the idea of returning to school so that I may obtain prescriptive powers and treat my patients that require a medication component.

Please advise: Am I best to enter a psych nurse practitioner program?

How much more money can I expect to earn?

What distance/on line programs are recommended for part time study that are reasonably priced and do not require many, many clinical hours?

Is there a better academic program/degree to take in order to prescribe psychotropics?

I am older and want to expedite my education at this stage of life, so please keep that in mind in responding.

I will remain here to practice in the great mental health state of Florida.

Any input would be helpful. I am overwhelmed with information on line.

Thank you!!