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I am late 30s, work FT, married with a 4yo DC. I am very passionate about mental health provision having had my own struggles, and with the new nursing grant I'm seriously considering retraining as a mental health nurse.
I'd apply to do a part-time degree which I'd complete alongside my job. There would be some commuting.
I'm after some thoughts from people in training, practising MH nurses etc - does this sound realistic? Would you recommend it as a career? I'm diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder - well-managed with CBT and meds and I'm generally really well now - would that have an impact do you think?
This is not just a whim, it's something I've been thinking about and researching for a long time.
Please be brutal, I'd love honest opinions. Thanks in advance.