I know I feel like I am always changing my mind about what I want to do with my life. I was thinking about what am I really passionate about, and I couldn't come up with anything. Then I realized Psychology is the subject that interests me the most. That was actually my first major in college the first time around, and my ex, thought it was stupid and I would NEVER find a job with that degree. Now that he is out, and I am reevaluating, and reconsidering this option. Am I crazy? lol
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"I was thinking about getting off on demand, but it sounds like I should be glad that I didn't"
I know a lot of psych majors (and was close to being one myself). Several have gone on to doctorate programs but the majority are doing other things. I'm of the opinion that a B.A. teaches you to read, write and think. What your major in doesn't matter in the long run.
Signed,
Proud art history major who has never had problems finding a job with a "useless" major
Post by margotmacomber on May 6, 2013 21:57:22 GMT -5
I have a BA in Psychology. I thought I wanted to go to grad school, and then the realities of the cost of my super high tuition came around. If you want to continue in a Masters/Doctorate program then go for it. If you just want a BA, then yes, it's crazy. My degree from my fancy school is a fucking paperweight.
What specifically interests you about it? Do you want to be a psychiatrist/psychologist/therapist? Is it working with people that makes you want to persue it?
Yes, it is so hard for me to answer that question of what I want to do when I grow up. I want to be a psychologist or a physical therapist, and both require advanced degrees. I wish there was something I wanted to do that was just a 4 year degree, but I can't think of anything lol
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"I was thinking about getting off on demand, but it sounds like I should be glad that I didn't"
Yes, it is so hard for me to answer that question of what I want to do when I grow up. I want to be a psychologist or a physical therapist, and both require advanced degrees. I wish there was something I wanted to do that was just a 4 year degree, but I can't think of anything lol
Post by fuckyourcouch on May 6, 2013 22:01:39 GMT -5
You need at least a masters degree to do anything with it.
My h has a BA and MA in psych and was going to do his doctorate but decided to do organizational psych/leadership for his MA instead to do HR. he absolutely loves it.
The thing that is making me reconsider PT or PTA is the fact of my MS. I never know when I might get a flare up, and it is a physical job. I briefly considered nursing, but it is out for that reason. I figured, perhaps i should look into options that will be doable, even if i get sick. The probability of that is pretty high.
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"I was thinking about getting off on demand, but it sounds like I should be glad that I didn't"
Do you want to be a therapist? If so I vote get a masters in social work, it can be done in 5 years if you get a BSW and then do an advanced standing MSW program (only a year, instead of 2 years that non BSWs have to spend in a social work program)
Have you ever considered working in a psych department as a nurse? There is a big demand for nurses in that area, and it is interesting as you get to work directly with psychiatrists and psychologists.
Have you ever considered working in a psych department as a nurse? There is a big demand for nurses in that area, and it is interesting as you get to work directly with psychiatrists and psychologists.
Don't do it! When I worked at Bath and Body Works in college the store manager had a degree in psychology. That was back when the economy was good. Even with a Master's degree it can be difficult to find a good job. I wouldn't major in psychology unless you are willing to get a Ph.D.
What about speech pathology? You also need grad school for that, but it's a similar job to physical therapy without the physical demands. I wanted to be a speech pathologist until I actually took a science class in college.
Do you want to be a therapist? If so I vote get a masters in social work, it can be done in 5 years if you get a BSW and then do an advanced standing MSW program (only a year, instead of 2 years that non BSWs have to spend in a social work program)
Ideally, yes. Thanks for that. I am looking up MSW programs now
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"I was thinking about getting off on demand, but it sounds like I should be glad that I didn't"
Thanks everyone. I appreciate the insight, and realize that you are all probably right. I wish I knew what it was that I could do. Being a grown up is hard yo lol
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"I was thinking about getting off on demand, but it sounds like I should be glad that I didn't"
There are nursing jobs that aren't bedside. There's research, clinic, school nursing, administration, etc.
ETA: What I'm saying is that all nursing jobs aren't physically demanding, if that was your only deterrent.
For the most part, you need an advanced degree to do these jobs too.
Ditto what everyone else had said above.
No, you don't. All of these jobs require a BSN. I know plenty of ADNs that work in the clinical setting. Research and school nursing are BSN jobs. Administration may required bedside experience and/or an advanced degree.
Don't do it! When I worked at Bath and Body Works in college the store manager had a degree in psychology. That was back when the economy was good. Even with a Master's degree it can be difficult to find a good job. I wouldn't major in psychology unless you are willing to get a Ph.D.
What about speech pathology? You also need grad school for that, but it's a similar job to physical therapy without the physical demands. I wanted to be a speech pathologist until I actually took a science class in college.
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"I was thinking about getting off on demand, but it sounds like I should be glad that I didn't"
Have you ever considered working in a psych department as a nurse? There is a big demand for nurses in that area, and it is interesting as you get to work directly with psychiatrists and psychologists.
This is what my mom did for the majority of her career. She loved it, but it was still a physically demanding job. She became a school nurse after having a hip replacement since there aren't many physical demands in that position.
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"I was thinking about getting off on demand, but it sounds like I should be glad that I didn't"
There are nursing jobs that aren't bedside. There's research, clinic, school nursing, administration, etc.
ETA: What I'm saying is that all nursing jobs aren't physically demanding, if that was your only deterrent.
For the most part, you need an advanced degree to do these jobs too.
Ditto what everyone else had said above.
Uh no you don't. I come across job on the regular that are "nurse scientist jobs" or nursing admin that just require a "degree from a accredited nursing program", so there are tons of options out there that aren't bedside nursing. As a matter of fact I had the conversation with my bff who is graduating Sunday from nursing school about all the options that in nursing not 3 hours ago.
EDIT: Also, I see you are worried about the physical demands of nursing. My bff has a degenerative nervous disorder and hasn't had too many issues with the physical demands of nursing but she is aware that her time in the actual floor nursing will be limited but knows her options. Also, my mother is a nurse and has Lupus, she is older and has worked in a high demand/fast paced oncology clinic up until last fall without much issue. So its entirely possible.
If you are considering PT then I believe hungrycaterpillar is in a PT program and might be able to offer some insight.
Do you currently have a BA in another field? Why not look at grad school programs that would allow you to do something you like instead of starting at the beginning (a ba).
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"I was thinking about getting off on demand, but it sounds like I should be glad that I didn't"
There are nursing jobs that aren't bedside. There's research, clinic, school nursing, administration, etc.
ETA: What I'm saying is that all nursing jobs aren't physically demanding, if that was your only deterrent.
I guess my fear with this is actually getting through nursing school and clinicals. The admin/research side sounds very appealing to me.
Nursing school was hard. But more mentally than physically. I did, at most, three 12 hour shifts a week for about a month. Do some research. Nursing really has a lot of career options that dont' include 12 hours on your feet all day.