I am currently in the process of getting my BSN, and I am trying to decide between becoming a CRNA or a Family Nurse Practitioner, money is not a factor in my decision, I was wondering does a FNP get to prescribe medicine without a doctor or do they have to have a doctor sign off first, which states allow them to prescribe medicine by themselves. Are FNP considered Doctors or Nurses, are FNP's allowed to open up their own practice in some states, or do they have to work with doctors?