NP vs CRNA vs CNM

[Mpompo838]

Hey nurses!! I am a new graduate with my associates. I would like to set myself up to further my career, and I know that means getting a job related to the direction I wish to pursue. I kknow the first step will be to get my BBAN.I have done research and I am also aware you need a minimum of 1 year critical care for CRNA. Anyways I am looking to kind of compare and contrast the three to get some sort of direction. Can anyone give me advice, opinions or first hand experience with anything you know about any of these?Any good information out there as far as schooling, requirements, amount of time for schooling etc?

[AndersRN]

Lets be honest here, you have posted exclusively since joining the website about NP education and preparation, with very little experience with the NP role or the education/preparation process, other than perhaps what you heard from your NP friends. Why is that?

No I don't think its ok, nor do most practicing NPs, check my post record. But I also don't think its "ok" for those that know very little about the role or the education to be the ones advocating for NP-level changes. It clouds the issue with ignorance.

How is it reflecting badly? You aren't even practicing right now, so enlighten us. Cite your sources.

Not using my RN license does not mean that I am out of the healthcare industry, and don't interact with healthcare professionals etc... I do on regular basis--even with employers.

What say you when some institutions will not hire new grad NP but have no problem hire new grad PA? Some are doing that right now where I live. And I think it's good thing because it might force the profession to start policing themselves. Most of the students you are putting out are not ready to even be taught -- let alone practicing 'medicine' independently...

[Mpompo838, MSN]

Thank you all for the great advice!! I just got my first job and I cannot wait to begin the journey through my career!! I appreciate the responses, and I am not rushing my decision! I am going to work my butt off and the most experience i can and then go from there!!