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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. 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,...

  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. Can you be a PMHNP w/ mental illness?

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

    Anyone have any

  5. 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.

  6. 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...

  7. 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

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. Need Advice, Seeking a BSN-MSN route

    AspiringRN-MSN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello all! So let me introduce myself a little. I am 26 years old, married, no kids. I just received my MS in criminal justice this past August (CJ? yes, that's right). I have a BA in psychology. I...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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,...

  17. A & P and Microbiology

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

    I am in a similar boat, but you're quite a bit ahead of me. I'm looking into getting a BSN as my second undergrad and a MSN specializing in psychiatric nursing as my second grad degree. I'm really...

  18. Need Advice, Seeking a BSN-MSN route

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

    I should mention that it's not that i do not have an appreciation for nursing, it is in fact the opposite. I think nurses are the very backbone of a hospital. They're amazing people that deserve...