Becoming a NP-NA instead of the MD

[AngelaJ76]

I am finally at the point in my life where I am returning to school and pursuing a dream of becoming a Nurse Practioner. I took this year to get some Halth Care experience under my belt and I really enjoy working alongside a NP she has really good things to say about the profession. I have always wanted to be a MD but now I am older have a family I decided focusing on becoming a Acute Care Nurse Practioner would be perfect for me but I also have a huge interest in Anesthsia and I figure I would work as a NP a few years then I may apply to a NA program. I figure the ACNP career would be a great start for becoming a CRNA and I can see in a few years if thats what I truly want if not I can just stick with the NP profession. I feel it would be better than becoming a MD and the plus is I will have a income and I can learn so much just by working my way up the Nursing ladder. I want to learn all I can in the Nurse field and I think being a CRNA in the end just like many set the goal of geting a Ph.d in many careers will suit me perfectly. Has anyone pursued a career in Nursing this way if so any advice would be great and are you happy you took it step by step as I plan to do BSN,NP,and later CRNA. I habe found a great school that offers a RN-MSN option at a well respected Nursing school in my City (St.Louis,MO). This seems really exciting for me it's like mapping out all my career goals with my top Achievement being a well rounded CRNA and possibly open a Practice of my own. I would love some input, advice, opinions!! Or do I just sound NUTS!!!!

Thanks Nurses!