Need advice on internship vs summer ob/peds

[shadowness]

Hey everyone I have a dilemma. I wasn't accepted into summer ob/peds (3rd semester out of 5) yet but I may be if others drop for financial reasons or grades. I want to be a nurse anesthetist in the future but im currently going for my RN at the College of New Rochelle. My question is whether it's better to try and graduate asap to make money and get experience or should I take my time and do a summer internship. I have a hookup at Columbia Presbyterian where I may be able to work with a PA for 2 weeks in an ICU setting mostly, then work with the friend who is getting me the internship doing other floors and possibly working with pharmacy. It sounds like a great experience at a great hospital. How much value does interning hold, considering I want to get a masters (aka nurse anesthetist) or is it better to graduate and work med-surg then ICU then apply to CRNA school?

Sorry for the rant, thanks to all that reply! any questions and ill respond asap. :)

[guiltysins]

I'd say do the internship, it'll look great on a resume when you're competing with all the new grads and you maybe even get offered a job for after you graduate. I think it's better just for getting a job after graduation. Med-surg isn't even easy to come by anymore.

[MollyG]

the internship will help with job placement; Manhattan is a tricky place for new grads right now- anything you can do to get an edge! And maybe be willing to move for a job after school:)