what grad degree are you guys going to pursue?

[edwindelahiggins]

I got my BSN in January of 2013. It was my 2nd bachelors so I'm a little older (just turned 27). I'm starting to think about my future and the options that I could potentially pursue. I'll be working as an RN for at least the next 2 years, as I've got to pay off about 25K of student loans. After that, I'd like to pursue either NP, PA, or CRNA. I've contemplated trying to get into medical school, but I don't think that it's a viable option for a number of reasons. What do you guys think the best option is? In terms of earning potential, I think CRNA would be the best out of the first 3, but I don't know how much I'd enjoy working in the OR. Would be interested to hear from people in my shoes/who already have advanced degrees.

thanks

[Novo]

MBA. Already practicing GMAT questions.

[chickpea7]

MBA. Already practicing GMAT questions.

I'm curious, what do you plan on doing after the MBA?

[Dranger]

CRNA or PA....maybe NP if some school's curriculum impresses me enough. For now I am making decent money as a staff nurse.

[Novo]

You mean job title? Well there are a number of different job titles one can have but the most obvious route would be an executive administrator of some sort.

[labordude, BSN, RN]

After my BSN, I went on and got my MBA. Now I am finishing up an MS. CIO and then CEO is my career goal. I'm just not interested in nursing management at all.

[kcthompson]

2nd semester of CRNA school now and I feel it's one of the best with job growth and security. Definitely the most compensated. Just depends if you like doing patient care in the OR or being an NP in an office.

[Caribbean Character]

I am planning to end up with a Masters as a CRNA.

[algebra_demystified]

Think about what you want to do with your life. Some things are more fulfilling than others. I would not be happy as a CRNA, or a floor nurse working in psych. As much as psych is my passion I just don't see working the floor anymore. PMH-NP is a much more fulfilling role for me. Yes, I'm going into debt. Yes, the money isn't as much as some other options might be. That's fine. I find the role of a PMH-NP to be VERY fulfilling and satisfying, much more than any other job I've had.

I don't think I'll work a day in my life once I graduate. Clinicals have been amazing. I really have a passion for what I do. There aren't many people who can say that.

The hours may be lousy, but the actual minutes are pretty good.

[mrnightinggale]

Already have two; Aeronautical Science and International Relations. Not currently motivated to go beyond my BSN. Maybe I will get bored and go for an NP degree, but honestly, I think the BSN lifestyle/hours may be better. Some NPs are out there pulling 70 hour weeks and they're salaried. Yuck.

[utadahikaru]

I predict that in 5 years the CRNA field will be over crowded and making a lot less than they do now. They've been over paid for many years now and people are flocking to that field likes its a free winning lotto ticket.

[wtbcrna, MSN, DNP, CRNA]

I predict that in 5 years the CRNA field will be over crowded and making a lot less than they do now. They've been over paid for many years now and people are flocking to that field likes its a free winning lotto ticket.

And you have been a CRNA for how long??? Your opinion that CRNAs are overpaid is based on what?

What does the actual research predict about the CRNA market?

Can you even tell everyone what the average age is for CRNAs or how long it takes at a bare minimum to become a CRNA now and in near future?

[utadahikaru]

And you have been a CRNA for how long??? Your opinion that CRNAs are overpaid is based on what?

What does the actual research predict about the CRNA market?

Can you even tell everyone what the average age is for CRNAs or how long it takes at a bare minimum to become a CRNA now and in near future?

I find it humorous that you think I need to be a CRNA in order to make economic and job market predictions. Being a CRNA has nothing to do with analyzing the relevant data and applying the principles of supply and demand. And frankly, niether does any of that other stuff you seem to believe is so meaningful.