Tyler1111

I'm type-I diabetic myself and I'm sure that I would love it. Going to the endocrinology clinic over the last 4 years has really sparked an interest in the field for me. I see an ARNP 3/4 times each year. I feel that as someone with the disease, and a solid understanding of the disease, that I would be excellent in treating the disease and relating to my patients. I'm in the Midwest and I'd like to stay, it would be nice to know that I'd have job security. Besides ENP programs which there aren't many of, would FNP be the second best training for ER work?

If working in Endocrinology was my interest, what type of NP program should I be considering? Secondly, if I chose to do ER later, would it be easy to cross over? Thanks.

I realize that I'll probably get a lot of "Do a search" responses but I'd really appreciate even a yes or no answer. Is CRNA a career that will be around for quite some time and allow me to financially comfortable and care for my family (someday)? I'd hate to pour my heart and soul out to this career only to see it crumble someday later down the road. CRNA is so appealing to me in so many ways; income, autonomy, and a strong science background which I would enjoy, to name a few. No med school, no MCAT, and not nearly as lengthy schooling. Also the thought of being able to have something resembling a life post-graduation. The thought of being a doctor is great, I'm just not sure it's worth it as lucrative as CRNA can be. I don't want to call all of the shots, and I would feel more comfortable as the person in charge for the most part but still having someone to fall back in case I get into trouble (MDA). Things like legislation and laws on scope of practice and medicine's view on nursing and CRNA somewhat scare me though. Attitudes I can deal with for the most part, losing my career after working so hard for it I cannot. Can I be comfortable in thinking that CRNA is going to be around for the rest of my lifetime? Thanks, Tyler

I hope to be one someday!

I'm a BSN student as well. To answer your question, absolutely. The diabetes clinic that I go to is filled with NPs, and one or two Endocrinologists. It's the field I'm most interested in as well second to CRNA. If you find any schools that specialized in the area, please let me know. Tyler