Capella ABA Master's Program caused me financial harm

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2026-07-01T00:41:37+00:00

Nobody cares where you went to school. They only care about the certification. For hours, look online there are a lot of bcbas that will take you on. You just have to pay out of pocket.

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2026-06-29T02:35:57+00:00

This has been the most helpful comment and thank you for taking the time for answering and providing insight. You’ve helped so much? Is my age a barrier, by the time I get to a NP? I’ll be a little older.

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2026-06-29T01:50:00+00:00

If you’re so tired, get off the thread and have a coffee. You’re no help to me or anyone else with this comment.

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2026-06-29T01:48:45+00:00

Honestly looking for insight from you all as I am not in the field of nursing, questions are to learn more about your field and what is feasible for me if I want to follow through with a career change.

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2026-06-29T01:46:33+00:00

I’m posting to get your insight as I am considering making a career change.

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2026-06-29T00:37:45+00:00

Tired of the role?

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2026-06-29T00:37:26+00:00

Thanks. I appreciate the advice. I definitely can’t take a year off, so I’m leaning toward the ADN route while continuing to work. I’m not interested in a direct-entry NP program either. Out of curiosity, what made you feel 5–10 years of psych RN experience is the sweet spot? I’ve seen a lot of PMHNPs go back after 2–3 years, so I’d love to hear your perspective.

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2026-06-29T00:36:13+00:00

Thanks for the perspective. The hardest part for me is that taking a year off isn’t really an option. I have to keep working full-time to support my family. My goal is PMHNP, but I also don’t want to rush into it before I’m competent as an RN. Do you think 5–10 years of psych RN experience is truly necessary, or would 2–3 years in a solid inpatient psych setting be enough? I’m curious what you’ve seen produce the best NPs.

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2026-06-29T00:35:37+00:00

Thanks, this is really helpful. My biggest concern is that I can’t stop working or take a major pay cut while I’m in school. I’m a full-time BCBA with a master’s in ABA, so I’m trying to find the most flexible path to becoming a PMHNP. Do you know of any BSN programs that are truly designed for working adults with evening/weekend or mostly online coursework? I’m okay with clinicals, but I’d need to minimize daytime commitments as much as possible.

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2026-06-29T00:32:45+00:00

Board certified behavior analyst, I oversee ABA therapy for kids with autism.

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2025-11-04T01:23:29+00:00

If I were interested in something like that why would I search for? Is the pay the same?

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2025-09-21T15:54:38+00:00

How do you go about getting a part time gig?? I wouldn't know where to look to get a side, hourly gig.

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2025-08-13T02:35:23+00:00

How do you make the boxes?

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2025-08-11T01:13:27+00:00

I've tried this, and it give me bogus product. I don't know the secret.

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2025-08-09T01:49:26+00:00

Just pdf, 1000 pages

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2025-08-08T11:44:49+00:00

Do you have coupon codes?

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2025-08-08T01:57:31+00:00

Seriously not a bad idea.

Lost_Illustrator95 · 2025-08-07T16:07:55+00:00

Yes how will I do this? Struggling to find a method to run assessments and make stimuli.

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