Just a little background on myself...
I am a CVICU nurse with 1.5 years experience in CVICU, 1.5 years in MICU/STICU, and 1 year cardiac stepdown. I have decided recently that I would like to give my future some thought, and I know that bedside RN just isn't it. Though, when I began my career in critical care my goal was to work in the ER, then do the FNP route and get my ENP.
I worked some ER when I would float early in my career as a MICU/STICU and I LOVED IT. Though, I just always enjoyed ICU too.
Now, I know that I would need ER experience once I got my ENP, but for the few years it would take to get my FNP I would like to maybe travel (ICU of course) and save money so I do not have to rack up any more student loans.
I guess my question is, has anybody gone this route?
Am I making this more complicated than it has to be?
Is there any ENP's that could weigh in on if they feel this route was worth going? Just doing some early research here. Thank you in advance.