HealingThoughts

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 decision based on some things I learned when talking to g...

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 -...

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...

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

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. ...

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 ...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 undergrad degree (and work experience) was in non-scien...

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 basically the program this school has to get all the pre-...

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 enrolled in a Masters of Counseling program. I did ...

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 administering your son's care in the Hospital. Maybe then ca...

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 pressure. I used to walk cranky 80-yo's through setting up...