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  1. Any Psych Nurse Practitioner's out there?

    HealingThoughts posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I recently made the choice to switch from a Mental Health Counseling program to an Accelerated BSN program. With the ultimate goal of obtaining an advanced degree (PMHNP). This was an informed...

  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. 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...

  4. 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.

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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...

  11. 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

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Direct Entry MSN or Accelerated BSN?

    HealingThoughts replied to chloejean104's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just applied to a second degree program at a local University. In your shoes and at your age, I'd say go for the MS degree. You already have an undergraduate degree in the sciences. For me, my...

  18. A little anxiety applying for Nursing school as an older male

    HealingThoughts replied to Magnicious's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well I did it.. at least I got started. I went to an informational meeting tonight. After talking to the counselor, I went home and sent in my application for the "Pre-nursing" program. That's...

  19. Older Student - Career Path Question

    HealingThoughts posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I'm an older student (43) who's decided to make the second career switch into Nursing. I'm specifically interested in Psychiatric Nursing. I'm not nervous about the Psych Part. A few years ago I was...

  20. Looking for some info from the parents side

    HealingThoughts replied to aeris99's topic in Psychiatric

    Please consider talking to another doctor for a second opinion. I highly question any doctor who would take your son's threats to harm himself and others so lightly. Perhaps chat with those...

  21. A little anxiety applying for Nursing school as an older male

    HealingThoughts replied to Magnicious's topic in Men in Nursing

    Wow I'm so glad I found this thread. After my third layoff in 6-years, I made the decision to back to school for Nursing. My main career was in technical support. So I'm not worried about the...