I a current high school student and am very interested in pursuing a career in psychiatric nursing and then ultimately psychiatric nurse practitioner, but don't know where to begin I am currently taking AP Psychology and AP English, and am also taking pre-cal-don't know if that helps any. I'm a junior, so I need all the help I can get and fast. I live in Fullerton, California-once again, don't know if that helps any. I would like to know things like: what universities should I think about attending? How difficult is it academically speaking to pursue this career? What steps am I to take? I've done the research, I'm just hoping someone with prior experience and knowledge might be able to help. Thanks so much.