NP vs Masters in Nurse Aministration

[JGB25]

I am debating on getting a masters degree as an NP or in Nurse Administration. I have been a nurse for two years and want to further my education. What are the pros and cons of NP's and nurse administrators? From what I have read, there are aspects I would enjoy about each profession. I know several NP's who love there job and my CNO told me she loves her job and the pay is better than an NP. Of course money isn't everything. Hoping to get advance from both professions on this blog.

[babyNP., APRN]

I think it'd be hard to do a real comparison if you haven't experienced both roles.

when I imagined myself as a nurse administrator (very briefly, never seriously), I think I would be fairly good at it (famous last words), but I know myself and those kinds of jobs lend themselves to having unending work that you take home with you and stress out about while not there. I feel that there is some joy in that, being able to create positive change on a larger level. But I also get the impression that it's a thankless job and I don't want my life to be mostly about my career. It's perfect for those fit for it, but not for me.