mamiri2

Could I work as an NP in an ICU or Cath lab to gain my two years of bedside experience? I realize that I must become a RN first. Many of these programs are three years with the first year as an accelerated BSN program and then 2 years of MSN. I realize that it's extremely competitive that's why if I never get into a CRNA program, I would like to continue working as a NP or even get my DNP.

Hello, I'm a newbie and I apologize in advance for being so green.. I have been accepted to a M.S. of Radiation Therapy program but it was always my Plan B. I wanted to go into Perfusion (Open heart surgery- lung and heart machine) but after a lot of research, I am worried about job security. If I do go into the R.T. program, I would continue on and become a Dosimetrist, since I think I would get bored after 5 years as a R.T's. I also hear that jobs can be scarce. While I was shadowing a R.T., she told me that I should go into nursing instead as they have a lot more opportunities. I have my B.S.. I have taken Organic Chemistry, Micro an all the above in the last year but my A&P's were from 11 years ago. I've recently decided that I would love to be in the Nursing program, especially as a CRNA. Is it possible to go into a Direct Entry Master's Program to become an NP, then work in ICU and then apply to a CRNA program? I want to be able to prescribe medicine and if I don't get into the CRNA program, I would be okay being a NP. I just don't want to go into CNL.