AspiringRN-MSN

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  1. LCSW AND PMHNP - questions!

    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. I love being able to do talk therapy and explore d...
  2. Can you be a PMHNP w/ mental illness?

    Anyone have any thoughts?
  3. Can you be a PMHNP w/ mental illness?

    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 your job prospects. I am going to be upfront and ho...
  4. It can be done! (BSN straight to PMHNP)

    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. Thanks!
  5. Forensic nurse versus psychiatric nurse

    Thank you all for your replies. This info has been useful :)
  6. Forensic nurse versus psychiatric nurse

    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 job. (After I get my BSN of course). How does get...
  7. Need Advice, Seeking a BSN-MSN route

    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 the GRE. I had great professors and the courses we...
  8. Want to be a PMHNP. Options?

    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 again, i don't want to attend a crap school, so th...
  9. Want to be a PMHNP. Options?

    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 seem to not require any experience? Kentucky is a hy...
  10. Want to be a PMHNP. Options?

    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, correctional officers, etc. That is not what i want to do a...
  11. Forensic nurse versus psychiatric nurse

    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 i really want to help people more in a medical ca...
  12. A & P and Microbiology

    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 i loved science classes. I also have non-science ...
  13. A & P and Microbiology

    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 the class with minimal studying. I am hoping my un...
  14. Need Advice, Seeking a BSN-MSN route

    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 RN license. I've been trying to look into direct-...
  15. For New Grads -YES you can do psych.

    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, etc. That is not something i desire to go through, bu...