Thank you so much for the tip on going into masters vs doctorate right after finishing undergrad. Im about to be at that point and it was SUPER valuable information nobody has offered me yet!
i'm so glad! let me know how it goes. some people enjoy getting the master's to get their mind ready for graduate studies. some people go straight for the doctorate and it works good for them too. all depends on your unique situation!
Oh absolutely! I have watched all your vids at this point. Thanks for giving back like you do. Ill keep an eye on the future content and throw some updates from my own journey.@@drkristencasey
I am considering going for the PSYd soooo glad I found your channel! I have my masters in NYS for school psychology and have been practicing for 8 years. Due to time constraints (FT Job, motherhood etc) it would be very difficult to do an in person program. Would you advise on an online program? I have been searching but I am not finding APA accredited programs. On another video you mentioned that it may take more time if its not accredited.
Hi!! So glad. I'm not sure ift he rules have changed, but when I went to school (pre-COVID), everything was required to be in person. Clinicals also are in person most of the time. Many of us take out student loans to live - but not all. I love that you've been practicing for 8 years already - what amazing experience. I'm not sure of any online APA accredited programs out there. Anybody in the comments - do you know any APA accredited online programs?
Hey Dr. Casey. I was just wondering if acquiring a license to practice is more difficult than maintainting one or if they are both equally challenging to do.
Hi Shady, great question! Both require effort - in my opinion obtaining my license was way more difficult than maintaining it. Gathering hours, taking the EPPP, applying for licensure, ensuring your credits are correct, sign offs from supervisors, etc are "one and done" experiences. You'll likely never have to do that again unless you are applying for reciprocity in another state, which is also easier (in my opinion) than the initial licensure application process. The upkeep of a license is simply obtaining CEUs, documenting them, and ensuring you have enough of those hours to continue practicing. You get good at this because you have to do this every year. Therefore, it seems a bit easier to maintain. However, other psychologists may disagree :)
Hey! So, I am currently an RN wanting to go back to get a psyD- would health psychologists be the primary specialty that might benefit from a nurse background?
Such a great question and I can see your nursing background being helpful for sure! I worked in PCMHI for a bit, primary care mental health integration, with physicians, nurses, and other medical staff. Having a nursing background would be so helpful and beneficial to understand the inner workings of a primary care clinic and would facilitate care (in my opinion) for your clients. The key is going to be noticing your role and maintaining within your scope, while you're a nurse, in that role you'd be a psychologist. I can totally see this being so helpful. I was an EMT before a psychologist (and it helped me with this role in PCMHI so I'd imagine it helping you too!)
