lasgrace

I've been a "new grad" nurse with a BSN for almost 2 years... Nothing but volunteer work in an ER so far...but I was top of my class. I had a couple years after my BSN where I had personal issues... Judge what you will.. I am a nurse with a brain and most importantly heart that will impact the career positively. .. I want to get back for DNP ...but even my masters seems out of reach. I live in a big city with a lot of job seekers...but psych is more than my passion. I was told to work at least 1.5 years as an RN then apply for MSN. Met the director of behavioral health at a major hospital after one impromptu interview recently ... Because of the "passion" I displayed in a talk with the main recruiter ( who I know rejected a few friends more recently graduated and seeking Med Surg jobs.. not a specialty placement) Didnt get to final interview with CNO... If other applicants with experience were as dedicated ..good for them. I know the issues with hiring and training an RN especially for a specialty area like psych. Question is...tips on best way into psych nursing. I know it may be: a few years medsurg exp. .. or a bs in psych...I don't want to give up on my life's passion...I know I can make a difference. Mental Health care, Mental HC funding, and therefore Mental Health Nursing too is faulty... high rates of burnout. ..Just curious. If I get a response that got this far, thanks!