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I currently work as a Clinical Case Manager at a local mental health agency.
My clients are all treated for chronic and severe mental health concerns. They almost all have significant medical concerns as well, so for the past 5 years I've gained considerable experience in both psych and non-psych medical care. I attend their appointments with providers, update our agency psychiatrist with my clinical observations weekly, and perform more day-to-day nursing-level care (including med supervision) than I should really be doing without more training, but that's how agencies run...
As a non-trad applicant, I would need this experience to be seen as fully clinical and indicative of my commitment to patient care, which it is - I am highly invested in my work and the people I serve. I do worry that it might not be seen as 'medical' enough.
I'm 38. In my 20s I 'followed my bliss' and performed theater, ahem, waited tables and did some tutoring to supplement my performing gigs. I need the past 6 years at this agency to show that, however late, I've definitely grown up and found my path.
Alternately, I could get a 1-year BSN and work as an RN for 2-3 years before applying to med school in my early/mid 40s...
Thanks, first post.
My clients are all treated for chronic and severe mental health concerns. They almost all have significant medical concerns as well, so for the past 5 years I've gained considerable experience in both psych and non-psych medical care. I attend their appointments with providers, update our agency psychiatrist with my clinical observations weekly, and perform more day-to-day nursing-level care (including med supervision) than I should really be doing without more training, but that's how agencies run...
As a non-trad applicant, I would need this experience to be seen as fully clinical and indicative of my commitment to patient care, which it is - I am highly invested in my work and the people I serve. I do worry that it might not be seen as 'medical' enough.
I'm 38. In my 20s I 'followed my bliss' and performed theater, ahem, waited tables and did some tutoring to supplement my performing gigs. I need the past 6 years at this agency to show that, however late, I've definitely grown up and found my path.
Alternately, I could get a 1-year BSN and work as an RN for 2-3 years before applying to med school in my early/mid 40s...
Thanks, first post.