truffles111

i know! me too!

True...it just makes me nervous. I like counseling and educating patients, along with health education in general. I love working one on one, and even thought about a Masters in OT....or Social Work...still have yet to figure out the best route.

I am still deciding which Masters program will best the best fit for me. I as far as PMHNP, my main concern is prescribing medication...yikes!! Now that you mention it, safety is also a concern. Any thoughts/advice?

Hello, I have read several threads re the CNL programs and I am still unsure if this is the right role for me..any advice would be appreciated. I am looking at several masters programs, both nursing and non nursing. I love patient rehabilitation and ...

Hello...did you graduate with your BSN? Did you return for your Masters in OT? I would love to know! I find myself interested in OT , but I have not decided which Masters I should get...OT, CNL, LMHC...??? Happy Nurse ...

Hello, I understand exactly what you were saying.....did you ever find you niche??? nursing? non nursing??

To all the UCinn Psych NP students....how is the program? Does it seem that after going through your clinicals, prescriptions/med management is the main focus for the Psych NP role? I would love to know more...Thank you!

Did you decide on returning to school for OT?

Thank you!

I would love to know what everyone decided on...RN, BSN, MSN, OT, MSW???

Do you currently provide counseling as a CNS?

did you decide to go back for LMHC or Psych NP or CNS?

i have not seen many CNS in psych programs...i would want to focus more on counseling. is that possible as a psych NP in massachusetts?

did you become a psych NP?

I thought it might be helpful to post this under this section, and receive advide from the experienced nurses :) ok...i have a BA in psychology...i am finishing my prereq's for a second bachelors in nursing (an accelorated program), and i hope to get...

What did you decide??

i have been offered a school nurse position at both the high school level and early childhood level. i have only 1.5 yrs of nursing and it's in adult care...will i be in over my head?

what degree did you decide on? what are you doing for work?

Where are you taking courses towards a degree in school nursing? Congratulations!

I am thinking of getting my Masters Degree....I have a BA in Psych, and BSN. I don't really want to be an NP, but feel that it would be a good idea to get my Masters. Any suggestions?? Socialwork? Occupational Therapy? Psych CNS? Wound care nurse? Et...

I don't want to be a manager....and don't feel that the CNL would be the right fit. I think the CNS makes more sense for me over the NP and CNL, but, as you mentioned, that is being phased out...?? I guess that is why I was thinking I should find a ...

hello...just curious...did you get your RN then Masters in OT? If so, how is it working out???

hello....i am about 5 months in...i am at a subacute facility with 12-16 patients. the patients have iv's wound vacs, tpn, g-tubes, etc. lots of new orders...busy. i (and other staff that have neeb nurses for a long time) am there for my 3-11 shift u...

ok...so Psych CNS can provide psychotherapy...i'm in massachusetts...is the role the same in every state? also..i noticed that these postings are several years old...what did you decide to do??

i just graduated with a second bachelor degree in nursing...i've been working in a sub acute/rehab/long term and already wish i chose ot. i'm not sure what to do from here......get my masters in nursing or ot. i don't just want to jump careers again...