Hello,
I worked as a trauma therapist with my MSW for 2.5 years, then moved to a job as a GI research coordinator for industry trials, where I will have 2.5 years experience by the time I get into any program. I have found that there is remarkable overlap between psych and GI issues and I would like to focus both my practice and future research on that overlap. What would be the best way to fill that niche? I currently have an LCSW and end goal would be to obtain a position working as a mid-level provider in a hospital with ~80% clinical and ~20% research focus. I would be quite happy to work in either psych or GI if I can't find an overlapping job right away.
My plan had been to obtain a second degree in psychiatric nursing (through a direct entry MSN program akin to U Penn or Columbia's program), but I am realizing that I might be better off improving my GI credentials instead of my psych credentials- perhaps aiming for a PA or FNP. I have completed just about all of the needed prereqs for psych nursing and had planned to apply this coming October. Any recommendations or guidance you guys can offer? Thanks in advance!
I worked as a trauma therapist with my MSW for 2.5 years, then moved to a job as a GI research coordinator for industry trials, where I will have 2.5 years experience by the time I get into any program. I have found that there is remarkable overlap between psych and GI issues and I would like to focus both my practice and future research on that overlap. What would be the best way to fill that niche? I currently have an LCSW and end goal would be to obtain a position working as a mid-level provider in a hospital with ~80% clinical and ~20% research focus. I would be quite happy to work in either psych or GI if I can't find an overlapping job right away.
My plan had been to obtain a second degree in psychiatric nursing (through a direct entry MSN program akin to U Penn or Columbia's program), but I am realizing that I might be better off improving my GI credentials instead of my psych credentials- perhaps aiming for a PA or FNP. I have completed just about all of the needed prereqs for psych nursing and had planned to apply this coming October. Any recommendations or guidance you guys can offer? Thanks in advance!
