I've been considering taking up a nursing course, to get my LPN or become a RN. Currently, I'm a psychology major, with a Human Services Certificate and my Associates in Liberal Arts and Social Science. I am a single mother, and it's really hard to go to school during the day, because I work too. Most psych degrees don't offer night classes, so I'm considering getting a degree in Nursing. I was wondering if anyone can give my any info on nursing/healthcare programs, such as the salary of an LPN/RN, or any other health care fields.
Also, I'm interested in Early child development, and wondering what type of job you can get with a Bachelors in early child development, and what the basic salary is.
I live in Buffalo NY, and am trying to find a college to take some night courses at to get my Bachelors in one of these feilds, or something related.
If anyone has any information on any of this, I would greatly appreciate it!
Thank you in advance! : )
2007-03-26 11:34:56 · 2 answers · asked by ♥ BuffaloGirl ♥ 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
My true passion is for psycholgy. Any ideas on maybe how to stay in this feild, but still have the feedom of night classes? A grammer school counselor? Maybe a chemical dependency counselor?
2007-03-26 11:36:43 · update #1
How wonderful that you have gotten your certificate in human services and associate's degree in liberal arts! Perhaps you should look at the pro's and con's of both the nursing field as well as the psychology field. I would think that the nursing field would offer you much more money as well as job opportunities than psychology, however, nursing is quite a stressful field and nursing school is supposed to be extremely rigorous in its coursework and then, of course, the fieldwork where the student actually gets hands-on experience with real patients. It is my understanding that a a person may be limited in the jobs that they can get with 'only' a bachelor's in psychology. Most people need in the least, a master's (graduate) degree in psych to get a half-way decent paying job.
Another option to psychology is looking into the field of social work. Bachelor's and master's degree programs are available but the one with a master's degree (LCSW/licensed clinical social worker) may be able to work in private practice. However, you may be able to find out about obtaining certification in addictions counseling (certified alcohol and drug counselor/CADC) and that may allow you to work with those with addictions. It is also supposed to be quite rigorous with the classes necessary as well as hands-on experience as an addictions counselor before taking the exam to hopefully become certified. I'm not sure if a master's degree gives someone an edge.
The LPN/licensed practical nurse is only about a one year program, but I've heard that even though LPN's have less responsibilities than an RN, that the curriculum is quite difficult as well. And you mentioned wanting to work as an elementary/grammar school counselor which typically has certain educational requirements depending upon in which state one lives. A school counselor within the public school system may need at least a degree in education/teaching and/or a master's degree in school counseling. Please do check with your state's requirements for all of the above. Good luck to you!
2007-03-26 12:00:27 · answer #1 · answered by jannsody 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many large schools offer night classes and on-line classes. If you aren't currently employed many schools also offer childcare as part of their early childhood ed program. Just look into what is around you. On-line classes can also help get you started on all your core.
2007-03-26 18:38:54 · answer #2 · answered by kittenbrower 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋