HealingThoughts

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  1. Older Student - And So It Begins

    Thanks pmabraham! We sure can, I haven't been this excited about anythings in ages. Congratulations!
  2. Older Student - And So It Begins

    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 for my local BA to BSN program. Long story short -...
  3. Medical Asst., LPN, or CNA?

    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 next year. Thanks to the folks who answered all ...
  4. Is Baker College in Flint Accredited ?

    I'd like to close this topic. I've decided not to attend this school. There is a much better option! Thanks for the help.
  5. Is Baker College in Flint Accredited ?

    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 Flint, but I've heard a rumor that they are not accredi...
  6. 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 story.
  7. OHSU's PMHNP Program

    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 BSN - but I'd be interested in a program that had a...
  8. Medical Asst., LPN, or CNA?

    Thanks for the advice. I'm going to look into some LPN programs. I do see the value in what you saying.
  9. Medical Asst., LPN, or CNA?

    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 to start working, preferably in the medical field. ...
  10. CNA before RN

    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 UM-Flint (I have non-nursing BA already). I've appli...
  11. Any Psych Nurse Practitioner's out there?

    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 really wanted the option to run groups and worksh...
  12. Please help w/ path?

    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 in non-nursing field. They can usually be complet...
  13. PMHNP- advice needed!

    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 work, it's hard to go back to school. Use the powe...
  14. Any Psych Nurse Practitioner's out there?

    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 the 3,000 hours of supervised (and usually unpaid...
  15. Any Psych Nurse Practitioner's out there?

    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 applicable. Most of the people I knew who went LPC or M...