hbbenton

Dear PsychiatricNP, I hope that this message finds you well! I am writing to ask you for career advice. I am planning to begin my MSW degree at Simmons College this coming September. In addition to earning a MSW degree, I am also interested in pursuing a MSN degree, to ultimately become a PMHNP. It is my hope that the combination of the clinical skills of the MSW degree, partnered with the medication management skills of the PMHNP position will allow me to be a more effective clinician in the field of mental health. However, I am a little unsure as to how to go about earning my MSN, after I earn a MSW degree. I am hoping to work full time as a social worker, after earning my MSW degree, while simultaneously pursuing my MSN degree. While working full time as a social worker, I am currently considering going to school part-time to earn an associate's degree in nursing, to become a registered nurse. At that point, I am considering entering a part-time MSN program, either online or in person. I was wondering, how did you go about earning a MSN degree, and becoming a PMHNP, while also continuing to work full-time as a social worker? Thank you very much for your time and resources!