RRTflorida2

I am trying to get out of respiratory. Although I have a lot of autonomy at the trauma center I work, I feel I am stuck in a career that has no other branches. No room for higher pay either. If I could go back I would definitely have chosen rn due to the limitless options.

A few of my friends worked while in the accelerated program so I'm not concerned about that aspect. Even if I can work 2 days a week I'd be ok! Another thing I worry about is being accepted into a program with no experience as an RN since I would want to go right into the NP program. Even though I have lots of experience as an RT I'm afraid I wouldn't be as appealing as a candidate with even a little nursing experience.

Hi everybody. I have a bachelors in cardiopulmonary science and have been an RRT for 7 years working in critical care. My goal was to go to PA school, but my wife at the time got pregnant and the flexibility of PA programs wouldn't suit my life. I am a single dad so I need to be ability to work so PA was out of the question and I didn't want to put it off until my daughter got older. I started thinking about becoming an NP. Ive been researching programs and am looking for the most seamless, fastest route with a quality education. Ive read about direct masters programs that have NP and nursing tied into one, but none in my area I have found. I also considered taking an accelerated BSN program (1 -1.5 years) and then applying to NP school. Online options are a must. I am aware that I will be on campus and in clinical weekly, but as long as I can maintain my current job to pay bills, it would be fine. What are your suggestions? What advice can you give me to steer me in the right direction. I am unable to relocate and live in the Orlando area.