That would be another goal, and I have applied to hospital inpatient settings, however it is just difficult to land that hospital job (I figure it is largely due to the fact I do not have my BSN yet and might be also related to lack of experience). I suppose I just need to do one step at a time, which is why I am really just eager to all the potentials I may have right now, just to get the experience in so hospitals will be more keen to hire me. A few months to a year experience doing any of this work, plus I'd have my bachelor's, it would probably be easier to land that sort of job. I appreciate your insight though and there is a lot of truth to what you say, a lot of people go into a field expecting something and then it is completely different and there is a let down. I believe I would still enjoy doing that as an NP even if it isn't discussing feelings. I am really drawn to psych because an immediate family member has suffered from severe schizophrenia for a long time, and I felt powerless and unable to help them in *any* aspect. Therefore, in any aspect, even if it is just giving out medications as an NP, I would feel a sense of pride in taking an active role in helping these patients get back on their feet. However I will keep what you say in mind! :)
