Thoughts on obtaining dual FNP and CRNA certifications.

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Hi all, I've come across a few posts on the above and wanted to inquire more here about benefits of having a dual FNP and CRNA certification. Any others who have done this and are happy they have both? 

I am planning to start an online FNP program in the Fall solely with the intent of becoming a CRNA in the future and I know so many would be like, why, or are generally enthused with this path! 

So currently, I have 2 years of ICU experience (4 years of nursing total), I plan on working full time in the ICU while going to FNP school, obtaining additional years of ICU experience and necessary critical care certs (CCRN testing Aug 20, and possibly SCRN and CMC in the future-alphabet soup never hurts), and retaking a chemistry course the semester I apply. 

Also, for those that say just go straight to CRNA, and forget FNP, my response is this: I'm a few years away personally and financially from applying to CRNA, am 32 years old, so thought why not knock out an MSN and remain in school mode? Plus some grad course work never hurts, in my opinion. 

With that said and as far as future goals are concerned, I've thought about working in outpatient pain management either on the side as a CRNA or as part of my career and thought having an FNP couldn't hurt, plus I like the scope of practice and educational path it entails. Additionally, I thought it would make me a different/more well rounded candidate for schools, assuming of course I've met all the other CRNA requirements and remain working full time in the ICU up until I apply for CRNA.

Plus having back up plans is something that is very attractive to me! 

Now....thoughts LOL

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