BSN or MSN without RN in Oregon?

[daisychains11, RN]

Hi,

I just got my RN diploma from an RN-to-NP direct entry program. To make a long story short, I decided that I no longer want to be a provider as an NP, and to pursue my longtime dream of being a medical illustrator. For the next few years I will work and save up to pay for medical illustration school.

My question is, within the next about 12 months I can either get a BSN from any online program, or get my MSN from the same school online that I went to in person last year (good reputation) that is a nurse generalist MSN-ie not an NP.

Which is the best option for making a high income quickly? If it makes a difference, I live in Oregon.

Thanks, I appreciate your thoughts.

[JadedCPN, BSN, RN]

Medical illustrator, now that's interesting! I didn't even realize there is a medical illustration school?

If you have no intention of staying in nursing once you are done with your other schooling, then just having your RN license now, regardless of degree, is really all that matters. As long as you are licensed as an RN, you will be able to make a decent income. I wouldn't personally go through any additional schooling if I didn't plan on staying in the nursing field.

[caliotter3]

There are tons of nursing openings, some with crisis pay, for those who are willing to work with Covid positive patients, or even at testing sites, or vaccination clinics.  So, that is one avenue to make good money with only your RN license.