I'm currently trying to work out some alternative education routes and am hoping for some input. I've been pursuing the prereqs for a BSN program, 4.0 in all these classes thus far. My intent for the BSN was to immediately enter a psychiatric NP program. My snag, due to the economy my family (kids) need me earning money and I don't know that they can make it through 2 years of the nursing program, academic and clinicals, without me working as I am now, and I don't claim to be superwoman
My original school goal was counseling psych, but I don't think that would net enough after school costs so I went this route. I'm interested in psychology and psychiatry. I originally ruled out med school due to age and expense. I've looked at PA school as well, but becoming an NP was cheaper.
I looked at USUHS and it looks like I'm already too old (34) for their med school.
I see that the ARMY has an HPSP for Psych NP but it only pays for the grad portion, the only way I'd go that route then is to get a BA in psych or something, and then apply for Direct Entry programs.
I need fto ind out more about HPSP programs. It looks like they have clinical psych and med school.
Any other ideas or routes you guys can throw out there would be much appreciated.
I'm just trying to do my homework now because I'd really hate to start my nursing program and not be able to finish or perform well due to the necessity to work fulltime.
Thank you.