Hoey1823

Hello everyone, After about 8 hours of searching, I still cannot come to a conclusion on future grad school options. I understand there are alot of dual programs out there, which I would consider as well. My Credentials and Experience: RN, BSN, CEN, additional certs. 3+ years ICU/Trauma/ED experience (all level 1 trauma centers) What I Want: Increased salary administrative role (VP, CNO, higher up on the latter in administration) What I don't Want: Nurse Manager/Assistant Manager Director of Nursing for a specified department. Please please please provide any comments, advice, previous experience, school options, etc. Thank you very much for taking the time out of your day to read this.

Hello everyone, First, i wanted to say thank you for anyone willing to read and comment on this post. I am new to this community, however, I have been checking this site for years for guidance and direction. So here it is..... I am currently 28 years old, have my BSN, RN, CEN, and a few other certs. I have three years of nursing experience in ICU/Trauma/ER. All the hospitals I have worked at are level 1 trauma centers in Center City Philadelphia with high acuity, so I have received some quality clinical experience. So here is my issue..... I just can't find it in me to continue working at the bedside anymore (yeah i know another one of these posts) I am burned out, less passionate, exhausted, and just out right over it (which im sure everyone here is SO SICK OF HEARING!) So my question for everyone is where do I go from here. I want to go back to school and believe the time is near, however, I do not want to do direct patient care or bedside nursing anymore. I already know that i do not want to pursue NP, CRNA, PA, etc. Options that I am considering are programs like MBA, MSN, MHA, etc. Salary for my new career path is my main concern and focus. Basically, as long as I am not at the bedside anymore, I am looking for new career paths that will pay me the most money, with the most growth and advancement. So does anyone have any recommendations for me? I have come to the conclusion that grad school is a sole factor to increasing salary, but anyones opinions or advice or invaluable for me. Thank you very much for taking the time to read this and I hope to hear back from some of you wonderful people!