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Thanks Juan. Like the OP I have often wondered what someone does if they don't feel a draw to clinical practice. Teaching seems like another good option, early or later in career.

Bump! Excellent questions Robinelli. Any FNP's/NP's utilizing their education non-traditionally? If so,what areas? What brought you to that choice?

LOL! AKA "going commando"

I learned a new Spanish word today . Thanks!

Thanks for the great info. Really helps to know how others have forged their path.

Thanks BC! Did you do adult or FNP?

For both traumaRUs and PsychCNS, do you feel your training has helped/hindered in anyway? I think I saw you both followed the CNS path. In the end, do you feel it matters? Sorry for the ignorance, just when I think I understand the differences/similarities of CNS or NP... Well, I realize I'm missing something! I know the state you are practicing in can have a significant impact too. PsychCNS, I really like the idea of locum tenens. Seems like a great way to do the work you enjoy without the system issues you reference. How long were you practicing before you decided to work independently? Thanks!

I'm not an NP either, but I am interested in pursuing my masters. Below is one thread that may give some information, though it only answers a few of your questions. It would still be good to hear from others if they are so inclined. There is definitely a lot of info, but maybe not as concise as what you are looking for. https://allnurses.com/advanced-practice-nursing/acnp-vs-fnp-712118.html

I think that there are various types of bullying, an over simplified statement that a nurse allows themselves to be bullied cannot be applied across all situations. Certainly there are people who are demanding and aggressive in nature that make others uncomfortable when they have to deal with them--alone, those people can (and often need to) be put in their place and boundaries established. But there is also the bully that has endeared themselves to upper levels of staff, and has entrenched themselves so deep in a unit that others either leave or join in. I experienced this with a senior nurse and a nurse educator. Combine that duo with an interim nurse manager and it was the "inmates running the asylum". Standing up for myself did nothing, in fact it only fueled their fire. Yep, sometimes you have to bop a bully in the nose but what about the places where they have been allowed to rule supreme?

I think it took about 1.5 months to receive anything, maybe a little longer. In fact it was so long, I was surprised when I received a welcome package.

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I obtained a degree in biology before becoming a nurse. My observations are that if you want a career in biology and research, then you may need to prepare yourself for a career in academia. You probably get more focused feedback by getting in contact the advisors for the biology department for the college you want to attend. Here are a few links that give info on careers in biology: http://www.aibs.org/careers/ http://facweb.furman.edu/~jsnyder/careers/careerlist.html (excellent site, hasn't been updated since last year though) http://www.asih.org/herpjobs http://www.botany.org/bsa/careers/ http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos047.htm (BLS job outlook for Biological Scientists) All the best.

I am not a nurse anesthetist but as far as I know, the type of masters degree received would not have impact on potential employment--obviously as long as its from an accredited program in nurse delivered anesthesia. The clinical experience received at the school may have a greater impact on your future employment opportunities--but again this would be better answered by someone who has gone through a program. Just wanted to give you the following links for further investigation. Good luck: American association of Nurse Anesthetists: http://www.aana.com Discover nursing NA career info: http://www.discovernursing.com/jnj-specialtyID_268-dsc-specialty_detail.aspx

Perhaps you may need to seek the medical help which your handle promotes... perhaps your head is stuck?

Kittyhawk you are struggling with the dilemma that all of us working momma's know all too well--how to balance career advancement while also being present for our kids. I think that if this potential new job allows you more quality time with your son it is probably a very good path to take. Soon he will be off on his own and you'll be able to fully focus your pursuits (I thought previously I saw that he was 17). You have achieved a goal and your are a nurse. You will continue to blossom and go further but try not to feel like you have to do it all today or that you should have had it all done yesterday (HA, I know... easier said than done!). Take the job if it means more quality time with your family, you will not regret having made the choice to be with them--especially 10 years from now when you are looking back.