AspiringRN-MSN

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1. LCSW AND PMHNP - questions!

   AspiringRN-MSN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hello everyone! I am currently doing my MSW at University of Texas - Arlington. I really love the program so far. I am specializing in mental health/sub abuse. I plan on getting my LCSW license ASAP....

2. Can you be a PMHNP w/ mental illness?

   AspiringRN-MSN replied to AspiringRN-MSN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   Anyone have any

3. Can you be a PMHNP w/ mental illness?

   AspiringRN-MSN posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

   Hello all, I've been browsing around this site trying to find info on this subject. I've seen a variety of answers about taking controlled substances (legally with a script) and how this may impact...

4. It can be done! (BSN straight to PMHNP)

   AspiringRN-MSN replied to hakhama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   This is such a relief to read as someone looking to break into the field. Hakhama i am sending you a PM to discuss some things.

5. Forensic nurse versus psychiatric nurse

   AspiringRN-MSN replied to AspiringRN-MSN's topic in Forensic

   Thank you all for your replies. This info has been useful

6. Forensic nurse versus psychiatric nurse

   AspiringRN-MSN replied to AspiringRN-MSN's topic in Forensic

   Is it easier to break into the field as a psychiatric nurse or a forensic nurse? Given that I have degrees that apply to both backgrounds, I would think that would help give me a leg up when finding a...

7. Need Advice, Seeking a BSN-MSN route

   AspiringRN-MSN replied to AspiringRN-MSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Thanks I'll check out that site. I went to the third best grad school in the nation for my MS in criminal justice (not trying to sound like I'm bragging, just making a point) and they did not require...

8. Want to be a PMHNP. Options?

   AspiringRN-MSN replied to AspiringRN-MSN's topic in Psychiatric

   Hmm i was mostly thinking about their program because they're really close to me. I'm in GA and there really isn't a lot of options for PMHNP programs. Knoxville, TN was about the closest place. Then...

9. Want to be a PMHNP. Options?

   AspiringRN-MSN replied to AspiringRN-MSN's topic in Psychiatric

   Thanks so much Michele! May I ask what program you are attending? What do you think about programs like Univ of SoAlabama with limited experience required, or ones like Univ of eastern Kentucky who...

10. Want to be a PMHNP. Options?

    AspiringRN-MSN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi all, I currently have a BA in psychology and recently obtained an MS in criminal justice. The job market is very different for my background than what i thought. It's much more of police,...

11. Forensic nurse versus psychiatric nurse

    AspiringRN-MSN posted a topic in Forensic

    Hello all, I am an apsiring BSN student, looking into taking my prereq science courses soon. My academic background consists of a BA in psychology and an MS in criminal justice. I have discovered that...

12. A & P and Microbiology

    AspiringRN-MSN replied to Liveinthemoment's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh i feel you. I'm only 26 so high school was 8 years ago for me. Feels so long ago. I did AP biology as well and really liked it. A & P was basically a science elective i just chose to do because...

13. A & P and Microbiology

    AspiringRN-MSN replied to Liveinthemoment's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If elementary spanish is the same as spanish 1, then it is not bad at all. My family is not hispanic, nor have i travelled to anywhere that natively speaks spanish, but i very easily obtained an A in...

14. Need Advice, Seeking a BSN-MSN route

    AspiringRN-MSN replied to AspiringRN-MSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you! Do you have any program recommendations for it? I am trying to avoid the GRE if possible. It is really expensive and i will already be paying for the pre nursing exam and the exam to get my...

15. For New Grads -YES you can do psych.

    AspiringRN-MSN replied to Psych_Nurse89's topic in Psychiatric

    This is such a nice post to read! I have been browsing through this site and there's another psych nurse thread that is filled with horrifying stories of nurses being chocked out, kicked, punched,...