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Pursuing a Second Master's

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Does anyone think it would be worthwhile to get a 2nd Master's as a Psych ARNP. Already am an RN, with MSW, and soon to be LCSW.

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    I was once told by my father- education is the greatest investment you can ever make. Go for it.

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    I agree.

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    What will you do with a Psych NP Master's that would be different than what you can do with your MSW/LCSW?

    Education is never a waste. We become the totality of all we've been through!

    However, the time and money spent to get that second Master's might not have a big impact on your work life, other than a greater understanding of what you're doing. On the other hand, Psych NPs get paid oodles more than MSW/LCSWs get paid, where I live.

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    Well, I am still considering the idea.

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    Honestly I would think about doing the 2nd master but try to consider getting it either in psych or education to (honestly) teach us nursing students.

    As a student and one dual diagnosed I wish there where more nurse Educators like my Aunt , Grandma and my sponsor.

    Good luck with your education.

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    Possibly counseling I am beginning a PMHNP program now and find my counseling degree (M.A.) to be more useful in this arena.

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    Well, do you want to be a psych NP or an LCSW? The practices are v. different.

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    I would like to do both part time!

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    I should be a fledged LCSW by the end of March and I am thinking of applying for the psych ARNP that would start next September.

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    What have you done with the counseling degree in the past or currently and are you a psych nurse now or have you been one before?

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    How has the counseling MA helped you with the psych ARNP program?

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