Graduating soon and im having conflicting nursing role choices

[SILVACH24]

I'm graduating December. I work at a level 2 trauma center at a major hospital in the middle of the city. I am positive I will have a job as a nurse there. But I'm conflicted with what kind of nurse I want to be! I love ER... The action,team work, fast pace, the energy....I also love surgery! I have a diploma in surgical technology and I am torn between working in ER... And working as either a surgical nurse practitioner or just being a certified first assist register nurse. And even where to begin... I want my Masters degree but not sure if I need it to work assisting surgery... I don't even know if I can stand that long anymore.. I haven't touched an OR in 10 years. I am so confused... I don't care what pays more... I just want to be happy and love what I do with no regrets! Can someone please explain and maybe give me pros and cons of both so I can steer myself.. I'm afraid of choosing something wrong. I have never been so confused... Ever. I usually know exactly what I want and I go get it... Nursing is such a broad field that I just can't simply choose! Heeeeellllpppp.

[OUxPhys, BSN, RN]

If you've never done ER and you are interested in it then go for it. You can always go to the OR if you dobt like the ER. You'll also get to practice a lot of skills in the ER like IVs, assessments etc.

Id like to eventually get into the OR as well, maybe even as an RNFA. I was told some people went to NP school and then became an RNFA so they can bill for services but I dunno how accurate that is.

[SILVACH24]

That is exactly what I have been researching! I even looked online for current posted jobs for surgical nurse practitioner and I was looking at qualifications... I am so excited for my future. I love nursing and the many endless options! I am afraid of the night shift and what it will do to me. At my hospital the ER internship program is for night shift only. I have 3 kids and I'm married. For 6 years my husband has worked nights and. Now we will be switching. I just honestly don't know how I will ever get sleep with my 4 year old. He will be 5 when I graduate. Usually in the day shift I only need 6 hours of sleep. What will be difference for night shift? Any one have any tips?