Lightning Rose

Thank you so much for the advice! I’ll keep it in mind on my career journey!

I am considering nursing informatics and am looking at different grad school programs. Would you recommend an MS in Biomedical Informatics or should I earn an MSN in Informatics?

Thank you all so much for the advice. At this point, I don’t know exactly what is wrong with my back, I only had an x-ray which showed a flattened disc (an MRI will be done soon), this is likely pinching a nerve, causing the pain. Besides PT, I am working on strengthening my core and doing whatever it takes to save my spine.

I recently threw out my back (sciatica or herniated disc) and have to see a chiropractor and physical therapy. I’m always in pain at work and am looking at my non-floor options. I am considering a Masters program in nursing informatics or biomedical informatics. Which one should I study and what programs do you recommend? And what job can I do while I go to school with five years of bedside that’s easier on my back? I’ve been told endoscopy, psych NP, insurance, and quality assurance. Thank you so much!

I'm passionate about cardiology and am considering being an outpatient cardiac nurse practitioner, but I hear the NP profession is looking quite grim (supply more than exceeds demand, grossly underpaid, overworked, etc.). What's the future looking like for NPs, particularly those in an outpatient cardiac clinic? Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Or should I look for something else? I have my BSN, four years of bedside under my belt, and am studying for my CVRN, if that helps. Also when and if I go to NP school, it will be a brick-and-mortar. Thank you so much for the responses!