Going Back for FNP

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Specializes in ED, OB, Med surg, Sane nurse.

I am comtemplating going back for my FNP.. trying to decide if its worth it as I do quite well working in our ED as a staff nurse in Minnesota.. The reasons I am thinking about it is: In 4 yrs I may want to get out of the night shift ED work. Increase education, and better use of my skills.. Pay is important but not the only reason. The school I am looking at also offers a masters in CNS... I don't know much about this and was wondering about input from others on the CNS...At age 44 is it worth it to go back to school??? :uhoh3:

pivver

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Hello, pivver and welcome to allnurses.com

Great to have you with us. I moved your single post from an off topic thread to its own thread for a better response.

You might check out this thread about the CNS:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f119/different-roles-cnss-come-guys-share-what-you-do-182191.html

Here is the link to the CNS forum where you may find other threads of interest:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f119/

Hope you enjoy the site.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I'm an adult health CNS with an RN background of 12 years (10 level one trauma center and 2 in med/surg/ICU). Definitely worth it. I graduated in 2006 and have been very happy.

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