some advice on becoming a nueropsychologist
I have just qualified as an RMN. However i am considering doing a psychology conversion course. and then going down the road of neuropsychology.
can i still work as an RMN whist doing my conversion course or does this then make my degree obsolete?
does anyone know as a qualified MHNurse what my quickest route to being a nueropsychologist would be
can i still work as an RMN whist doing my conversion course or does this then make my degree obsolete?
does anyone know as a qualified MHNurse what my quickest route to being a nueropsychologist would be
If you can find a part-time, BPS accredited conversion course and your employer is happy to let you work part-time, then you absolutely can still work while doing your degree.
The quickest way is a bit tricky. Neuropsychologists are specialised clinical psychologist. To become a clinical psychologist, you need to do a DClinPsy, which is extremely competitive and three years long. In order to get into the DClinPsy, you will ideally need a lot of experience - in this instance, you being a RMN will work wonders for you, although they'll probably want something else as well. There is also a debate on whether having a masters or not helps...
The quickest way is a bit tricky. Neuropsychologists are specialised clinical psychologist. To become a clinical psychologist, you need to do a DClinPsy, which is extremely competitive and three years long. In order to get into the DClinPsy, you will ideally need a lot of experience - in this instance, you being a RMN will work wonders for you, although they'll probably want something else as well. There is also a debate on whether having a masters or not helps...
Original post by CLLEWIS
I have just qualified as an RMN. However i am considering doing a psychology conversion course. and then going down the road of neuropsychology.
can i still work as an RMN whist doing my conversion course or does this then make my degree obsolete?
does anyone know as a qualified MHNurse what my quickest route to being a nueropsychologist would be
can i still work as an RMN whist doing my conversion course or does this then make my degree obsolete?
does anyone know as a qualified MHNurse what my quickest route to being a nueropsychologist would be
As above, your "quickest" (inverted commas as it is quite slow) route is;
Conversion course BPS accredited
Doctorate in Clinical or Educational Psychology
Masters course in Neuropsychology
Your nursing experience may be useful but you will be up against people who may have significant experience in a psychological area (like asst psy etc). A doctoral course will ask you, why psychology over nursing, so start reflecting on what this looks like for you. I do know mental health nurses who have become a clinical psy but they normally do this after a few years post qualifying where they have additional therapeutic trg etc (such as in CBT). RMNs do work side by side with psychologists so you dont always need to jump ship to move to a more psychological informed role.
Regarding neuropsych, id be careful to focus too much on this speciality area, as you will be exposed to a lot of different areas on the doctorate, and trust me after 3 years of the course you may feel tired of study and may not like the specialism by then. I worked in a neuropsy role for a while supporting dementia dx and i can tell you it can be a very tough area to sustain yourself, and you may miss the variety of other areas also.
You have a long journey yet, so id say keep yourself curious to any experiences that come your way, you specialise much later for a reason. Enjoy the journey now, the rest will take care of itself.
Greg
(edited 6 months ago)
You can also become one after being a counselling psychologist now
And you can do the academic aspect through direct assessment from the BPS.
In addition you need supervised clinical practice before you can be properly qualified - it is a long journey
https://www.bps.org.uk/qualification-clinical-neuropsychology
And you can do the academic aspect through direct assessment from the BPS.
In addition you need supervised clinical practice before you can be properly qualified - it is a long journey
https://www.bps.org.uk/qualification-clinical-neuropsychology
Original post by Interrobang
You can also become one after being a counselling psychologist now
And you can do the academic aspect through direct assessment from the BPS.
In addition you need supervised clinical practice before you can be properly qualified - it is a long journey
https://www.bps.org.uk/qualification-clinical-neuropsychology
And you can do the academic aspect through direct assessment from the BPS.
In addition you need supervised clinical practice before you can be properly qualified - it is a long journey
https://www.bps.org.uk/qualification-clinical-neuropsychology
Thank you
Original post by greg tony
As above, your "quickest" (inverted commas as it is quite slow) route is;
Conversion course BPS accredited
Doctorate in Clinical or Educational Psychology
Masters course in Neuropsychology
Your nursing experience may be useful but you will be up against people who may have significant experience in a psychological area (like asst psy etc). A doctoral course will ask you, why psychology over nursing, so start reflecting on what this looks like for you. I do know mental health nurses who have become a clinical psy but they normally do this after a few years post qualifying where they have additional therapeutic trg etc (such as in CBT). RMNs do work side by side with psychologists so you dont always need to jump ship to move to a more psychological informed role.
Regarding neuropsych, id be careful to focus too much on this speciality area, as you will be exposed to a lot of different areas on the doctorate, and trust me after 3 years of the course you may feel tired of study and may not like the specialism by then. I worked in a neuropsy role for a while supporting dementia dx and i can tell you it can be a very tough area to sustain yourself, and you may miss the variety of other areas also.
You have a long journey yet, so id say keep yourself curious to any experiences that come your way, you specialise much later for a reason. Enjoy the journey now, the rest will take care of itself.
Greg
Conversion course BPS accredited
Doctorate in Clinical or Educational Psychology
Masters course in Neuropsychology
Your nursing experience may be useful but you will be up against people who may have significant experience in a psychological area (like asst psy etc). A doctoral course will ask you, why psychology over nursing, so start reflecting on what this looks like for you. I do know mental health nurses who have become a clinical psy but they normally do this after a few years post qualifying where they have additional therapeutic trg etc (such as in CBT). RMNs do work side by side with psychologists so you dont always need to jump ship to move to a more psychological informed role.
Regarding neuropsych, id be careful to focus too much on this speciality area, as you will be exposed to a lot of different areas on the doctorate, and trust me after 3 years of the course you may feel tired of study and may not like the specialism by then. I worked in a neuropsy role for a while supporting dementia dx and i can tell you it can be a very tough area to sustain yourself, and you may miss the variety of other areas also.
You have a long journey yet, so id say keep yourself curious to any experiences that come your way, you specialise much later for a reason. Enjoy the journey now, the rest will take care of itself.
Greg
Thank you for your comments, I will consider the things you have highlighted.
Original post by CLLEWIS
One of my questions however which may seem obscure is that once I have gained the msc conversion. Does my nursing degree become invalid. So if I wanted to pick up bank nursing shifts? Am I still able to continue as a nurse after qualifying with the masters
As long as you keep your registration going, you can still work as a nurse.
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