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Hi, I will do my best to make a long story short.
First intro name is Doug 29 y.o. male and a non licensed psychiatric counselor with a degree in the human service field. Worked in inpatient and residential psych facilities for almost 5 to 6 year's.
As far as my current role at work I am a mix of a PCT (Phlebotomy/EKGs/ADLS/Vitals) and on the psych side (Admissions/Setting up care plans/Documenting patients progress regarding treatment goals/Facilitating groups/Working on daily living skills).
I have been for the last three semesters going back to college and taking my prerequisites for nursing. Taken so far: Intro to Psych (B+); Intro to Chem (B); AP 1 (B-), AP 2 (In progress); Microbiology (In progress). Taking Lifespan & Development, Pre-Calculus, and Chem 1 next fall. Then in the Spring plan to take Chem 2, Spanish 1, and Stats.
I already applied to 2 programs and was wait listed at them (100 out of 106). I plan to apply to three more nursing programs this coming fall as well.
However, looking for a backup plan if not accepted in the last three programs applying to this fall.
Considering a few options...
1.) Apply to a weekend OT program
2.) Apply to the CC PTA program and eventually bridge to OT (There is an OT program right over in the next State I live that has a bridge PTA to OT program)
3.) Apply to an online degree program in Health Administration, Industrial Psychology, or Human Resources
4.) Apply to a MSW program
I am really leaning towards options 2 and 4. I have been encouraged to not apply to any MSW programs by a lot of social workers. However, with that said do have to take that info with some filtering as many are individuals who have burned out left the profession due to the paperwork and low pay.
Curious on your thoughts regarding an LCSW? Great career choice? Stability? Do you enjoy your job?
I appreciate any feedback or insight can offer. I greatly appreciate the wisdom can offer up.
Also should mention I am applying in the fall to a PTA program, 2 OT weekend programs, an MSW program, and 3 RN programs.
I feel I have a shot at the PTA and MSW programs. If in my shoes what would you choose?
First intro name is Doug 29 y.o. male and a non licensed psychiatric counselor with a degree in the human service field. Worked in inpatient and residential psych facilities for almost 5 to 6 year's.
As far as my current role at work I am a mix of a PCT (Phlebotomy/EKGs/ADLS/Vitals) and on the psych side (Admissions/Setting up care plans/Documenting patients progress regarding treatment goals/Facilitating groups/Working on daily living skills).
I have been for the last three semesters going back to college and taking my prerequisites for nursing. Taken so far: Intro to Psych (B+); Intro to Chem (B); AP 1 (B-), AP 2 (In progress); Microbiology (In progress). Taking Lifespan & Development, Pre-Calculus, and Chem 1 next fall. Then in the Spring plan to take Chem 2, Spanish 1, and Stats.
I already applied to 2 programs and was wait listed at them (100 out of 106). I plan to apply to three more nursing programs this coming fall as well.
However, looking for a backup plan if not accepted in the last three programs applying to this fall.
Considering a few options...
1.) Apply to a weekend OT program
2.) Apply to the CC PTA program and eventually bridge to OT (There is an OT program right over in the next State I live that has a bridge PTA to OT program)
3.) Apply to an online degree program in Health Administration, Industrial Psychology, or Human Resources
4.) Apply to a MSW program
I am really leaning towards options 2 and 4. I have been encouraged to not apply to any MSW programs by a lot of social workers. However, with that said do have to take that info with some filtering as many are individuals who have burned out left the profession due to the paperwork and low pay.
Curious on your thoughts regarding an LCSW? Great career choice? Stability? Do you enjoy your job?
I appreciate any feedback or insight can offer. I greatly appreciate the wisdom can offer up.
Also should mention I am applying in the fall to a PTA program, 2 OT weekend programs, an MSW program, and 3 RN programs.
I feel I have a shot at the PTA and MSW programs. If in my shoes what would you choose?
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