Anyone ever think about getting their NP

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Anyone ever think about getting their NP? I'm thinking of doing it online, 1 class at a time, may cost 20-30k. Where I work, the cap for school nurses is same as teachers, so far as I can tell, I think I could possibly be making 75-85k in next 5 + years, plus we have a pension. I'm not sure if it would be financially worth it, but I wonder if I'll like it more than what I'm doing now. I like school nursing, but not sure if I want to do this until retirement. Any thoughts? Anyone else look into this?

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

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!

Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.

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.

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

Pretty much this.

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

Specializes in Home Health,Dialysis, MDS, School Nurse.

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!

Specializes in School nurse.

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.

Specializes in School Nursing, Public Health Nurse.

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.

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!

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.

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