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1. PMHNP Vs. Psychiatry MD

   ICantthinkofagooddisplayname replied to ICantthinkofagooddisplayname's topic in Advanced

   For those that have turned my thread into a *** contest, STOP! It's gross and rude. If you don't have anything constructive to add to the conversation then move along. Please find something better to do with your time than going back and forth. EVERY...

2. PMHNP Vs. Psychiatry MD

   ICantthinkofagooddisplayname replied to ICantthinkofagooddisplayname's topic in Advanced

   I agree 100% on QOL, that's why I want to get out of bedside. There's nothing wrong with enjoying it, but for me, it's just not the right career. I'm not so enamored by nursing that I couldn't possibly see myself doing something other than nursing. I...

3. PMHNP Vs. Psychiatry MD

   ICantthinkofagooddisplayname replied to ICantthinkofagooddisplayname's topic in Advanced

   Thanks all for the replies. I really appreciate all your input. I understand psych is not over-saturated. However, with other NP roles becoming over-saturated, I can only assume that that will make PMHNP more appealing to aspiring NPs. Maybe at this...

4. PMHNP Vs. Psychiatry MD

   ICantthinkofagooddisplayname replied to ICantthinkofagooddisplayname's topic in Advanced

   I'm in my 30's, so not ideal. But if taking the long and more difficult path of med school leads to greater job satisfaction, more opportunities, and a higher income, then yes, I'm willing to do it. I don't want to go through NP school (the path of l...

5. PMHNP Vs. Psychiatry MD

   ICantthinkofagooddisplayname posted a topic in Advanced

   My question is for Psych NPs. If you could do it again would you go the NP route or go through med school and become a psychiatrist? I have an undergrad in psych and a nursing degree so the most obvious path would be PMHNP. However, with the bar bein...