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yoginurse2b
181 Posts
Hi,
I posted this at the NP and CNS forum as well.
I have a long term goal to advance my nursing career to either NP, CNS or CRNA. I know they are very different, but I want honest opinion from those who are already an NP, CNS or CRNA, or who are current studying those fields.
I'm graduating this December in an ADN program. My plan is to work in ICU after graduation. In the meantime...I'm trying to apply to BSN program next Fall 2009, or Spring 2010. I have a passion to teach...so I thought maybe I should get my MSN, then either NP or CNS, so I can teach part time while working. But I am also interested in CRNA, not just because of the lucrative salary, but also I think I will enjoy working on drugs, drips, etc.
I can say I'm pretty good in pharmacology. I have OK memory. I can be a type A personality sometimes, but I'm disciplined in what I do. I don't think bed side nursing is what I want. I love to teach as well. I wonder whether becoming a CRNA can teach? Financial wise, I think I can handle going to school full time without working. So what do you think it's best for me? Any suggestion/opinion? By the way, I already have a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry.