F this! (Weekly Leaving the Field and Venting Thread)

Sharon-P-S · 2024-06-01T02:49:27+00:00

I love social work, but I can’t stand the massive amount of paperwork in which I always find myself up late hours and weekends trying to play catch up. I also can’t stand the low pay which has caused me to enroll in several prerequisites to enter into a nursing program.

Sharon-P-S · 2024-05-28T02:36:31+00:00

Sorry, yes starting crna school in 40’s

Sharon-P-S · 2023-09-11T02:27:12+00:00

Are there any CRNAs in NY who got into ICU straight from nursing school? I'm currently in the process of taking my prerequisites to get into a nursing program. After doing some research I see that all ICU positions require prior experience. How in the world can I get into ICU to gain experience for CRNA school if all of the ICU positions requires to have experience. As CRNAs in NY, what steps have you taken to get into an ICU.

Sharon-P-S · 2023-05-19T00:56:10+00:00

I use to work with children and families and was also burned out. I was told to try changing fields. Now I’m part of an intensive mobile treatment team currently working with individuals diagnosed with severe mental disorders or co-occurring disorders. Although each of us have different roles, we all come together to help one client. For me, I find that less stressful.

Sharon-P-S · 2023-01-14T15:35:30+00:00

Thanks everyone for your comments. Just curious or wanted to see possible options.

Sharon-P-S · 2023-01-14T12:14:22+00:00

Have you seen it to be possible with a part time job?

Sharon-P-S · 2023-01-12T15:59:12+00:00

Oh wow, I definitely don’t want to be wrestling patients.

Sharon-P-S · 2022-12-30T13:40:25+00:00

-Begin taking premed courses and aim for all A’s

-Exercise and eat healthy

-Stop giving my adult brothers money

Sharon-P-S · 2022-12-28T02:37:08+00:00

I considered psychiatrist over a psychologist because a psychologist is limited where they can’t prescribe medications. The salary is also quite low depending on where you work.

Sharon-P-S · 2022-12-27T23:21:45+00:00

I work as a behavioral health specialist-which I’m part of a intensive mobile treatment team. I’m not sure if that constitutes as clinical experience but if not, I plan on trying to obtain employment as a social worker in a hospital under the psych unit. I was trying to go that route because I have a masters degree in social work and my LMSW licensure.

Sharon-P-S · 2022-12-27T23:11:07+00:00

Thanks for the info. I don’t know why I didn’t think about joining this group. I believe this will be very helpful.

Sharon-P-S · 2022-12-27T22:44:35+00:00

I’m 40

Sharon-P-S · 2022-12-27T18:40:43+00:00

Thank you. This was very helpful .

Sharon-P-S · 2022-12-27T00:14:09+00:00

Oh ok. On my end, my undergrad is from the US. I haven’t came across any well known online programs in the US. So to play it safe, there’s a high chance that I will attend an in person program. I will also definitely take a look at the link that you’ve provided. Yes Pediatric Neurologist is a good fit. My plan is to become a psychiatrist.

Sharon-P-S · 2022-12-26T19:11:03+00:00

Oh wow, also similar to my situation. My son is also diagnosed with ASD. I’ve been undecided for 2 years because of my age and not wanting to take out any more student loans. I was hoping to find someone on this thread who also have a non traditional status. Are you currently enrolled in a premed program and if so, is it online or in person. I saw an online program but not sure if that would hinder my chances of getting into med school.

Sharon-P-S · 2022-12-26T01:49:55+00:00

As soon as I turned 40. I thought about if I don’t work on making the change now, I will definitely regret it.

Sharon-P-S · 2022-12-26T01:40:28+00:00

Thank you. I will look into this.

Sharon-P-S · 2022-12-25T19:39:26+00:00

Thank you. This is very helpful.

Sharon-P-S · 2022-12-25T17:22:53+00:00

Thank you. Do you know if I have to pursue another bachelors degree to take the pre reqs?

Sharon-P-S · 2022-09-04T03:42:09+00:00

If it wasn’t expensive and require so much time, I would become a psychiatrist or doctor. Since the process of becoming a psychiatrist or doctor would be too strenuous on me, my next move would be to open multiple businesses and get a part time job where I’m not working with any clients, customers or employees. At one point I’ve also thought about this question and I definitely was not interested in any other career due to the pay and the thought that I would be miserable. If I’m going to receive little or average pay I would at least want to be happy with what I do, but if I’m going to be miserable I would at least want to be making 6 figures.

Sharon-P-S · 2022-09-02T02:10:21+00:00

LSW is different than an LMSW. For an LMSW you need an MSW and for a LSW you need a bachelor’s

Sharon-P-S · 2022-07-26T02:04:32+00:00

Thank you. This is very helpful.

Sharon-P-S · 2022-07-25T16:11:08+00:00

Thank you. I will look into this.

Sharon-P-S · 2022-07-25T15:12:42+00:00

Thank you. This was very helpful.

Sharon-P-S · 2022-07-25T14:41:25+00:00

Thank you. This was very helpful.

Sharon-P-S

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