OnHisRoadMap

don't mind the low pay at first. I might do teaching on the side. I have worked as an RN but not has a nurse manager. I know I have the ability to do so because I have been requested to be a nurse manager and supervisor multiple times. I refused because I was afraid bc I did not trust my skills (at the time I was relatively a new nurse), I was trying to find a new job or I was in school. I wish now that I took the jobs but I am still young. I will soon by 29 years old.

Sorry but I am a bit confused by your statement. I understand that NP will provide me more money now but I know that I will be miserable. I liked my clinicals but could not wait to leave. The same thing happened when I was getting my associates. I enjoyed getting my BSN a lot more than my associates. Also, I enjoyed my DNP courses compared to my APN. My goal is to work smart and use the skills I have gained in the last few years. I have seen the NP at my job work hard hours. I refuse to do that.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I am looking at teaching and management positions. The only thing I am a bit concerned about is the pay. I want to make at least 100K. I know at this point I will not be making as much as an NP but I am more concerned about my mental health.

You can try pharmaceutical companies, health insurance companies, life insurance companies, quality assurance teams, documentation nurses (not sure what they are called), legal offices and local, state and federal health departments.

Hello, I am almost done with my AGNP/DNP program and come to realize that I do not want to be a PCP. I entered this program because it just seemed that it was the next best thing to do. Like how people get married just because they have dated for years. Also I was told that being an NP will open more doors than gaining a degree in administration/leadership. I have always been interested in administration, program development and policies. I did a lot of that during college; more than I studied actually. I have always been part of some club/society board since elementary school!! If anyone can suggest some options that do not involve direct patient care. I am trying to figure out how to finesse my DNP degree.

I understand that this is an old post but can you please update about your journey? I am also an NP student looking at a non-clincal track.