klawton

I understand what you are saying! However in the next 5 years my field will be over with. It's not financially suitable for a person to get a MSW right now. A rn can do my job now. I wish I would've known this 2 years ago. Don't get me wrong I'll continue to research etcbut the way the government is and resources in our field everything is presription driven not talking things out etc! My goal is to get a Psychiatric np and open my own business. That way I can provide both counseling AND medication if need be.

I do have science courses but I'm.missing the core classes such as anatomyyz microbiology, and nutrition. But I have a Bachelor's degree and all of my core classes such as humanities etc are done.

Hello, I don't have the science courses to get into the PA program unfortunately! I don't know of any school's in the Iowa that would allow me to enroll in school without my science courses.. I was looking into Vanderbilt in TN and I actually spoke with them and I think that would be my best option. It's 2 year's and then I'll complete the requirements for my nurse practitioner. The reason for my career change is because im a researcher and I can honestly say that within the next 2-5 years due to the economic change the social services area will be destitute! I would rather be a psychiatric nurse practitioner with my social work degree rather than just a social worker! It's more lucrative and more flexible! Yes I have a lot of student loans but I'd rather make over $100k a year while paying my student loans rather than making $45-50k a year paying them back...it's not worth it at all

Hello, I am 27 years old with a master's of Social Work degree. I graduated in June 2016 and It has been soooooooo difficult for me finding a job! It seems as though all of social services jobs are either bad paying or going to individuals with a bachelor's or associates degree. I have 83k in loans total. I have no children and live with my mom for the time being (whomp whomp) I have been looking into getting my nurse practitioner degree through a direct entry program offered online. Vanderbilt and one school in Indiana offers one. If any of you are aware of any other programs online please let me know! The reason why I want the career change is because I am a CNA currently (I did that because I needed something while I was obtaining my masters degree)! unfortunately in Iowa where I live there arent many jobs for MSW's. I have also taken a liking to providing health care to residents! Plus I would rather make more money out of school and continue to grow my finances over the year rather than continue to take mediocre jobs as a MSW and after 2 years become licensed and then hopefully in 4 years open my own practice. I want children and I want to continue to make a difference in people lives by providing both mental and physical health assessments and care. My questions are what are some of the pros and cons of being a np? Is there anyone who was a second degree candidate to become a NP, if so what was it like? For anone who did a career change into NP were you satisfied? Are there any direct entry programs online other than the 2 I mentioned that I can look into? I'm sorry for the long post but any type of information or advice is welcomed!!!