CogNeuroGuy

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  1. I'm going to do it.

    CogNeuroGuy posted a topic in General Students

    I've been spending a while researching (e.g., 2+ years) what path I wanted to take to work as a primary provider in mental health. Some of you may have read some of my previous posts and know that...

  2. Affording a Second Bachelor's

    CogNeuroGuy posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have posted here in the past, roughly put: I have a B.A. in sociology and psychology and a M.S. in cognitive neuroscience. Collectively I have accumulated $93,212 in federal loans. This leaves me...

  3. Affording a Second Bachelor's

    CogNeuroGuy replied to CogNeuroGuy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the info! I am in the process of contacting them. I have already reached out to FAU, but they told me to come to an information session. I have plans on calling up Nova

  4. Switching careers and interested in psychiatric NP

    CogNeuroGuy replied to Mkim680's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Really? I barely log onto here, and because I don't agree with your rationale, the only comeback you have is I am a troll. If that helps you sleep better,

  5. Switching careers and interested in psychiatric NP

    CogNeuroGuy replied to Mkim680's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I use the term midlevel provider because it is an accurate description of that provider status. It seems like you are getting pretty defensive about this. We simply are differing on a matter of...

  6. Switching careers and interested in psychiatric NP

    CogNeuroGuy replied to Mkim680's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My intent for using that was the imply that I typically view progressive actions in society favorably (e.g. gay marriage, equal pay for women, pro choice, etc.)...that was the

  7. Switching careers and interested in psychiatric NP

    CogNeuroGuy replied to Mkim680's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This sounds wonderful! I too was looking at geographical fluctuations in rates as well as the nice map that shows states where NPs can practice independently. I just moved to Miami from Dallas. In...

  8. Switching careers and interested in psychiatric NP

    CogNeuroGuy replied to Mkim680's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi there TheOldGuy, I definitely empathize with your point of view and I wanted to shed some light on a comparison that is similar to what psychologists do vs. midlevel social workers, mental health...

  9. Switching careers and interested in psychiatric NP

    CogNeuroGuy replied to Mkim680's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I too am in the same boat with the person you quoted. I did my undergrad in sociology and psychology and have a master's in cognitive neuroscience, publishing and gaining clinical experience in...

  10. Looking into getting my CNA, advice please.

    CogNeuroGuy posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am moving to Fort Lauderdale this week and will be looking at getting my CNA so I can start working ASAP. My husband and I are moving there for him to start pharmacy school. Does anyone recommend a...

  11. Advice about going into nursing

    CogNeuroGuy posted a topic in General Students

    I posted many months ago that I have been considering going the RN route. Briefly about me; I completed my undergraduate degree in sociology and psychology from the University of North Texas and then...

  12. Advice about going into nursing

    CogNeuroGuy replied to CogNeuroGuy's topic in General Students

    Great advice. I suppose I should look into how long the CNA process could take.

  13. Advice about going into nursing

    CogNeuroGuy replied to CogNeuroGuy's topic in General Students

    While I appreciate your input, I am not arguing, I am simply letting you know the available facts. At the moment, if I were to apply to any second degree bachelor's program (e.g. TWU, FAU, FIU, etc.)...

  14. Advice about going into nursing

    CogNeuroGuy replied to CogNeuroGuy's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the feedback. I am very familiar with the differences between those who approach treatment of patients via a medical model vs. a holistic model, I even looked into going the PA route. I...

  15. Help? I regret this career choice?

    CogNeuroGuy replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    I am not a nurse, I already have an A.A., B.A. and will be graduating with my M.S. in cognitive neuroscience this May. My original plan was to go into a Ph.D. for clinical psychology, I volunteered,...

  16. Overweight Nurse?

    CogNeuroGuy replied to MissKatie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the info. My main goal was to go the psych. prac. route. I had just applied to some doctoral programs in clinical psych. and as many of you know it is grossly competitive and I was...

  17. Overweight Nurse?

    CogNeuroGuy replied to MissKatie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok...so I have one for yall. I am 438 pounds, pre diabetic and hypertensive male. What are my chances that an admissions committee would accept me, and how would I fare on the nursing

  18. Is Nursing a good route?

    CogNeuroGuy posted a topic in General Students

    I have looked around sporadically about this topic on this forum and get the general idea that there are many people who are not liking the profession, the risks involved with getting injured or...

  19. Is Nursing a good route?

    CogNeuroGuy replied to CogNeuroGuy's topic in General Students

    Hey! Thanks for responding. Psychometric testing is the "niche" that psychologists hold. Granted, there are LPC's, LCSW and several other mid level practitioners who probably administer a handful of...