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1. Older Student - And So It Begins

   HealingThoughts replied to HealingThoughts's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Thanks pmabraham! We sure can, I haven't been this excited about anythings in ages.

2. Older Student - And So It Begins

   HealingThoughts posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   It took a long time, but now I'm headed down the path to becoming a Nurse. I'm 45yo and nervous as heck. As it turns out I'm going to take the CNA course first. Since it's part of the pre-requisites...

3. Medical Asst., LPN, or CNA?

   HealingThoughts replied to HealingThoughts's topic in Nursing Career

   Well I made the decision to the CNA course first. It's at a local community college and is very cheap! Plus it turns out I can get a little financial help. So CNA first then my BSN 2nd Degree program...

4. Is Baker College in Flint Accredited ?

   HealingThoughts replied to HealingThoughts's topic in Michigan Nursing

   I'd like to close this topic. I've decided not to attend this school. There is a much better option! Thanks for the

5. Is Baker College in Flint Accredited ?

   HealingThoughts posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

   I'm getting ready to try and get into a local Nursing program. The wait list for Mott Community college is really long. While UofM Flint is very expensive. I've been considering Baker College in...

6. Mary Eliza Mahoney: America's First Black Woman to Complete Nursing Training

   HealingThoughts replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   This is a great article! But it should be "Woman" singular not "Women" plural. That minor issue is repeated through the article. It's still a fantastic

7. OHSU's PMHNP Program

   HealingThoughts posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Are there any graduates of this program around? I have educational background in psychology - but want to make the switch to RN-Psychiatry. There's a local program near me that offers an accelerated...

8. Medical Asst., LPN, or CNA?

   HealingThoughts replied to HealingThoughts's topic in Nursing Career

   Thanks for the advice. I'm going to look into some LPN programs. I do see the value in what you

9. Medical Asst., LPN, or CNA?

   HealingThoughts posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Right now I'm unemployed. Unfortunately for me - I have no way to get an income other than finding a new job soon. I also want to start my pre-nursing program this fall. But in the meantime I'd like...

10. CNA before RN

    HealingThoughts posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Is it a good idea to get a CNA before applying to a second degree nursing program? If so what schools are good in the Flint Mi area. My end goal is to get into the second degree Nursing program at...

11. Any Psych Nurse Practitioner's out there?

    HealingThoughts replied to HealingThoughts's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Lots of great information here. My end goal was to do a hybrid of a salaried position and workshops/private practice. While studying psych I've received training in art therapy and group therapy. So I...

12. Please help w/ path?

    HealingThoughts replied to spaceinthesky's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you're almost done with your first degree, I would suggest just finishing it. Then you could apply to an Accelerated Second Degree (ASD) Nursing Program. These are programs for people who have a BA...

13. PMHNP- advice needed!

    HealingThoughts replied to Future_Brooklyn_RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm in the same boat as you - but I'm an older student. My take is to try to keep going. Life has a habit of getting in the way and delaying your plans. While it would be ideal to take off a year and...

14. Any Psych Nurse Practitioner's out there?

    HealingThoughts replied to HealingThoughts's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for the information! For what it's worth LPC's and LCSW's usually have heavy caseloads as well. They are pretty low on the hierarchy despite many years of school & training. Not too mention...

15. Any Psych Nurse Practitioner's out there?

    HealingThoughts replied to HealingThoughts's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks @mtsteelhorse and psychrnoklahoma! Yes, I do think this is a smart career choice. While I'm a little bummed I wasted some time in a counseling program, at least the courses I took will be...