Does everybody want to be a NP?

[Cola89]

Or... should I say does every NP think all nurses want to be NPs?! In my experience, that's how they act. Even when I'm being seen as a patient, the NP is hurried, and seriously has an air like "yeah, bet you wish you were an NP". Even the nurses who are just in NP SCHOOL say things like 'yeah, I'm going to get my REAL education so that I can be a REAL professional/get a REAL job.' So rude!

Is being an NP really that much better than say having an MBA? Or being a PT? Or a registered dietician? I don't even think we should compare NP with floor nurse, because a typical floor nurse will not have an advanced degree. Am I wrong?

[Baviary]

I've met RN's who are rude and think they're better than everyone else..AND have met NP's who are the same. That being said...I am a Psychiatric NP, work outpatient. I make my own hours and see 3 patients an hour. I make 4X what I made at my best paying RN position. For me the ability to work closely with my patients, not have to work weekends/holidays and being respected by not only my patients but also those in collaborative roles makes my position , well GREAT! I LOVE what I do.