Anyone ever think about getting their NP

kidzcare · Jan 13, 2016

Being an NP does not appeal to me. If you want it- go for it! Get those letters behind your name!

Kittery · Jan 13, 2016

Only when parents won't take their child to their HCP and they really need to. Or so teachers will be less dubious of me. :)

If that seems like the right path for you, go for it!

OldDude · Jan 13, 2016

I wouldn't be interested in anything requiring further studies but I have thought about doing other things, some nursing, some non-nursing; and then I remember anything else would require working the entire year-yuch. So I continue school nursing. I still work pool at a pedi Urgent Care just to remind me of life outside the institution.

kidzcare · Jan 13, 2016

then I remember anything else would require working the entire year-yuch.

Pretty much this.

CampNurse10 · Jan 13, 2016

I know, this is what I struggle with, how could I ever part from having all this vacation time??

Eleven011 · Jan 13, 2016

No not really. I have found what I will be doing until I retire, and any further education will not result in a raise or advancement (small, one nurse school district - no where to go) so unless it would be a "extra" type class - say I want to take a class on computers/finance/photography, I won't be student again. But if that's what you are wanting - more power to you! Good luck!

Windchaser22 · Jan 13, 2016

I'm kicking around the idea because there are some states that have in-school clinics (like a few in northern Colorado) so you still get the great schedule. I'm in grad classes now but it's taking forever doing one class at a time. We are considering a retirement move in 5 years so I'm trying to plan ahead and look into areas that have onsite NPs in the educational setting or part time adjunct faculty positions.

coughdrop.2.go, BSN, RN · Jan 13, 2016

We have a NP in our school-based clinic here. If I was staying I would inquire about pay increase if I became in NP, but stayed as a First Aid Nurse since the NP is part-time.

nyy2 · Jan 14, 2016

then I remember anything else would require working the entire year-yuch.

Exactly how I feel! I have been dabbling with the idea of going back for the NP, but after doing this for a couple years I can't imagine having to work the entire year. It would have to be a part time job, but then that would most likely result in no healthcare/benefits, so it wouldn't be worth it!

GreatNurse04 · Jan 14, 2016

Not a school nurse but I see what the pros are. I would like to be a NP. I think I'd be a good one but don't feel I'd want to do the time in the classroom or online to complete it.