Bedside RN- not sure if I want to pursue Masters in Health Administration or NP

[nurseindistress]

Okay I need some serious help guys. I am crashing and burning and not sure with what I want to do...

I am currently a bedside RN of 4 years at a good hospital. I work in the Rehab/In patient/Med surg unit taking care of 5+ patients a day. (my background is tele nursing) However, I am burnt out and need a sign helping me towards a direction.

I want to do FNP, however, I don't want to take care of patients with that much responsibility. I am already stressed enough during my days of work that FNP doesn't sound appealing. Plus, schooling is just so intense, IDK if I can do that again. the money, however, sounds very appealing to me.

I also really want to get out of direct patient care and want to pursue a degree in Masters In HealthCare Administration. I don't know the first thing about the job options once I graduate, but I do know that Ill be working in a hospital or healthcare setting doing administration work, 5 days a week.

HELP. anybody, with an FNP or MHA. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you ahead of time.

[Jedrnurse, BSN, RN]

Do you have a realistic idea of what the administrative work would entail? It almost sounds like you're looking at it as a lifeline to get out of hands on care. Is that the case?

[nurseindistress]

I see the job responsibilities of those individuals on my current unit that work the administrative roles. I have a good idea, but would love to learn more.

and yes, you are correct. I am looking at it as a lifeline to get out of direct, hands on, patent care. NAILED IT 

[SarHat17, ASN, RN]

5 minutes ago, nurseindistress said:

I see the job responsibilities of those individuals on my current unit that work the administrative roles. I have a good idea, but would love to learn more.

and yes, you are correct. I am looking at it as a lifeline to get out of direct, hands on, patent care. NAILED IT 

Then I would probably not pursue FNP. What would you be doing with a FNP except direct, hands-on to some degree, patient care? I think you've answered your own question. Can you shadow or "interview" one of the administrative individuals? That might give you a good idea of what their position entails.

[LibraNurse27, BSN, RN]

You could also look for RN roles that are non hands on/bedside if you don't want to go back to school.

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

You do not need further education to get away from the bedside. Scour the job boards for disease management, insurance jobs, etc.

 

[Nurse Carr]

I work as a school nurse. In my location, we're fortunate to have an RN at every school. Even though I am the only nurse on campus, I love my job. I was so burned out from hospital work and doctor's arrogance that I was regretting my decision to even become a nurse.  Although it's not always sunshine and rainbows, I am happy and look forward to going in to work every day. Have you thought about maybe school nursing?