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Yes, I came to you and this is giving me a good opinion of how nurses are and behave. Clearly, I made the right choice of being a PhD level psychologist. I would never be "honest" in the way you have been. Thanks for your "advice". I'll consult elsewhere where there are PMHNP.

Before making an assumption of who I am and what has been done to me you might want to ask questions first. I have been in the working world and I have worked as a psychologist as well. I have not been in school all my life and I earned my both of my bachelors degrees at the same time. Mom advice is not what is needed. Professional advice is. I have two wonderful parents who I can consult with as needed so I don't need a third.

I've worked in the working world and gone to school while doing so.

I earned both of my bachelors degrees simultaneously and for free.

Thank you for your kind words. Everyone else was rude.

Why do you say that? Due to the loans?

Hello all, I am a 35 yo male who will be finishing his PhD in clinical psychology this year. I am thinking about going back to school to become a FNP or Psychiatric NP. During my clinical internship I had a lot of conversations with patients and psychiatrists about the lack of behavioral healthcare, especially in prescribing medicine. There are only a few states that allow for psychologists to prescribe and as of now I can't committ to living that far away from my parents due to them aging. I am also interested in working with the LGBT community at the basic medical but also psychiatric level. I have great skills in psychotherapy but I would like to be able to assist them further. With all this being said... What are your thoughts about someone with a PhD re-entering into another healthcare field? What challenges do you think I face? Also, I have 2 bachelor's degrees (Biology and Psychology). I would have to start over with courses that would allow me to even apply to nursing school. What are your thoughts on getting my RN and then pursuing a BSN-MSN program? Additionally, I have maxed out my loans so as for now I would have to either pay out of pocket or work to pay for school. Has anyone worked and gotten their ASN and then continued on in school while working? I know I have a lot of questions but I have been contemplating this a lot lately.