what grad degree are you guys going to pursue?

[edwindelahiggins]

I got my BSN in January of 2013. It was my 2nd bachelors so I'm a little older (just turned 27). I'm starting to think about my future and the options that I could potentially pursue. I'll be working as an RN for at least the next 2 years, as I've got to pay off about 25K of student loans. After that, I'd like to pursue either NP, PA, or CRNA. I've contemplated trying to get into medical school, but I don't think that it's a viable option for a number of reasons. What do you guys think the best option is? In terms of earning potential, I think CRNA would be the best out of the first 3, but I don't know how much I'd enjoy working in the OR. Would be interested to hear from people in my shoes/who already have advanced degrees.

thanks

[kfitzy89]

Nurses are over paid for what they do, and they are going to be out of job soon. That is just an opinion. Would you argue that?

I can argue vague and unsupported shots in the dark until I am blue in the face. What will it solve? Your opinion is exactly just that--yours. Nurses need to come together in order to enhance the profession, not argue about some research article that I did not bother to read because its relevance is practically nil given the aforementioned dates, of which I might add, are approximately eight years old. Thank-you for the educational opportunity, however. :)

[wtbcrna, MSN, DNP, CRNA]

I can argue vague and unsupported shots in the dark until I am blue in the face. What will it solve? Your opinion is exactly just that--yours. Nurses need to come together in order to enhance the profession, not argue about some research article that I did not bother to read because its relevance is practically nil given the aforementioned dates, of which I might add, are approximately eight years old. Thank-you for the educational opportunity, however. :)

The only difference is that I normally provide factual data to back up my opinions.

[MiamiE]

I am planning on going after my CRNA or FNP once I get my BSN. I currently work in an ICU in South Florida.