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blenderbottle, thanks for your helpful comment. I enjoy the idea of DNP for Executives to push the field forward and not for NPs due to its no more clinical hours in regards to treatment, this would fall in the MD hands. Although, the DNP has a research element, what happens to PhDs? I've seen NPs with both. I'm guessing this is the reason for the implementation by 2025 with a goal of ending MSN entry level to push nursing forward. With the shortage of PhDs in the future I see now its benefit strategy professionally by simultaneously producing more future bedside nurses and executive leaders. Thanks for your school stats!

With the changes for 2025 regarding a Doctorate entry level for NPs, Do you think the PhD will substitute the DNP requirement? I think the DNP is a better choice for all NP's, however, PhD is intriguing path and I was wondering if this path waved 2025 requirements and if so, Will it take away from practice time. Ideas?

I’ve decided to specialize in AGACNP and will add on additional cert later (return to school) if fits. Any experience with either program? Pros and cons please..... note: UTMB appears more reputable and may find preceptors for the student. #pondering

Great advice!

Cont. -HNP or AGACNP. Some say dual is a waist but I’m pondering work life balance now. What could you do with these combinations as well?Suggestions?

Any good use of doing a dual concentration to battle the hours or be more marketable? If so, do you all suggest FNP/PM

Interesting... sounds like you have a plan. Best of luck and Thanks for insight ?

Hi FullGlass, thanks for your comment. Wow, 12 hours shift would be great.... I was under the impression only 8 hrs per day.

Hi Myoglobin, ? very interesting fact....

Wow. Total shame? I have not experienced any psych specialty yet to chime in or confirm this. But i'm sure their credentials are quite extensive.

Great info! Thanks

Thanks myoglobin, ASN, BSN, MSN. I have heard this reasoning when comparing FNP to ACNP regarding shifts but not PMHNP. Do you know what states facilitate the ability to run own psych practice? ; great thought might I add. ? I will review Psych dude material via YouTube for more insight.

Lately I've been entertaining the idea of PMHNP other than critical care. I enjoy nursing in the critical care arena but also think I may enjoy mental health as a future provider. May be a good move in the future. Mental health professionals; NPs specifically chime in...…… Of course I plan to shadow all grad school prospects on the way to decisioning #pondering

Good points! I agree with gathering research and making the right decision which is my best interest now in terms of where I am currently, seeking path and best interest, however, I think it is huge if you get into a market that requires both that aids financially for family with a emphasis of being impactful to bettering the systems outcomes in terms of Nursing Services for APRN. Than again, we have PhD dissertation for that in terms of researchers so who knows. I guess it’s hard to justify other than hear those who done it speak out. Speaking for self if I was interested and met the requirements now, I would start shadowing the medicine model if I wasn’t with a system to make it all make sense or justify to self why am spending this amount time from family when I could get a better outcome for myself in terms of not working and compensating for time lost and complicated requirements during the path traveled. ? “Each is on” I would think.

Juan de la Cruz, MSN, RN, NP Exactly! In regards to your conclude. This is my objective... research, research, listen, and observe practice. I’m interested in hearing those with an combination as well. ?

Absolutely!!!!!!

Murseman24, BSN, RN Im not sure that I would want to go back for CRNA afterward NP unless there is a dual program and my research of market availability fits. Although I don't have a interest in medicine model with that track and requirements it would make since for me to go to medical school or do CRNA first to compensate time and financial. Good idea though for which market I fall in and work responsibility. Thanks for thoughtful contribution. ?

adventure rn, BSN "variety" is one of many pros I have on the list in order to differ prior shadowing in. Thanks for joining the group message. Helpful indeed ?

"I find my role as a Critical Care NP as a middle ground that hits the right spot between being involved in the cerebral and problem solving approach to medicine and managing patients yet still being able to maintain close working relationships with fellow nurses at the bedside without having to perform the busy tasks that goes along with the bedside nursing role. I find that as a bedside nurse, sometimes those tasks can sometimes take away from being able to sit back and analyze what's really going on with the patient." Great Perspective!!!!!

Thanks for sharing info on NP fellowships, will definitely look into this. From more research NPs sound to have a bright future based on baby boomer population and MD shortage. As you implied for this reason I can see a problem with job security once the market is further saturated. Great factors to consider. Will add to my further pondering, note taking and more answers to seek for ultimate decisioning down the path traveled. Thanks again!

JBMmom, MSN: Thanks for sharing your perspective. Also sharing the different roles help me a lot for research and supply/demand. I wish you the best of luck in your new soon to be career. You seem to be very knowledgeable and by saying this u will rock in this profession.

I enjoy reading lab values and breaking down data in comparison to patho, advocating for patient and reassessing education needs. I also would enjoy being able to carry over my advance skills from medic life and adding this to an APRN role in future. Ex. Central lines, intubation etc. This is one reason NP is a good choice down the road. What do you think NPs ?????

Also adding I will be either working CVICU or MICU as a bedside nurse soon.... step down currently with anticipated experience strong within acute care/critical care nursing background

I'm considering ACNP any advice for a fairly new RN with >10 years emergency medical experience in a medic role. Nurse Practitioner mirrors my experience with exception of higher education and script privilege reason for my career change. I'm interested in the nurse model vs medicine. Considering other career APRN path as well but will shadow both for ultimate decision. Thanks!

I'm a fairly new nurse with >10 years Paramedic Field and ER experience. I'm currently trying to find my choice of practice and decided to begin my RN-start on a step down unit with anticipation of staying 1-2 years max prior transition to CVICU or MICU. I'm basically putting myself in the position/path for CRNA or ACNP. Please don't add here to choose CRNA because its financially rewarding due to this is not my drive for a career choice. -I'm wanting the career to reflect my personality,-research-bedside manners and beginning foundation from EMT to now. Im-guessing-I want really be able to make a ultimate decision until after ICU experience and shadowing both career choices, however, I'm hoping to get good insight here to ponder on and help steer. My interest for CRNA is basically from others perspective in regards to autonomy and skill that mirrors the Paramedicine field, however, I like my nursing counterparts at the bedside, teaching, understanding labs and relationship to patho. as well as the fact ACNP skills also mirror Paramedicine skill set without the gas aspect but with prescription privilege's and the fact they can also practice independently. I know reading this implies why not go to medical school and I want to stop that idea because Its not in my path of decisioning in comparison to time and expectation on personal life. All in all, I believe either path is a great-career choice and I will ultimately choose between the two within the next 2-3 years and want- all my-experience to have the reflection my reason for advisory here. I have entered topics previously directing my approach strictly for-CRNA or SRNA. I'm now hoping to here from Acute Care NPs who may have been where I am now prior making a decision to what career path to choose. I know a few nurses have stumbled with this idea due to not being able to work in CRNA school, or similar to my reasoning. I believe this because-majority worked ICU at the bedside and typically these two are the grad school choices in critical care. I hoping to read many comments from Nurse Practitioners due to I'm steering more that direction but not positively sure. Also provide pros and cons about the job NPs. CRNAs welcome to chime in as well if you stumbled between a decision prior CRNA. Thanks in advance!