Path to MSW with no degree and 52!

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There are others here that can probably more fully answer your query than I can as I am not a social worker, BUT I work in a hospital, a couple hospitals actually. I would say from what I've seen is that those with the LSCW or MSW are more visible inside of the hospital, have various clinical roles, and some work literally shoulder to shoulder with the nurses in the ER and other settings. I don't know what it entails to become one, but based on what I see and what you desire, I would say go for that. They also make salaries comparable to RNs.