Washington State, Trauma: Hiring CNS or NP's?

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Hey gang! Currently im in the UTHSCSA (San Antonio, TX) BSN program- first semester nursing student. Im trying to road-map the future of studies, loan payments and the like...so bear with me.

Originally I had it in mind to become a CRNA, as I was a surgical tech in the USAF. More and more i have more of a fast paced practice in mind. Was talking with one of our instructors, he's a clinical nurse specialist- worked mostly trauma/ER. This really caught my attention.

Heard the "winds of change" may be blowing the way of NP's in the future (from CNS), hopefully will get some clarification soon- the immediate former president of the AANP is on faculty here at UTHSCSA, hoping to set a meeting with him soon to get his take on the future. Anywhoo...

Ok, am actively looking at ER, through the FNP path to (hopefully) eventually end up on a trauma team. Was looking at ACNP, but Ive heard that your "hireability" can be limited as you may not be able to see peds cases. My wife and I are looking to move to Washington state after she retires form the USAF.

Looking for some clarification from those who are actively working in ER/ED/trauma in the state of Washington if possible.

1- Am i on the right path for WA? Or should i go CNS?

2- Is FNP the "way to go", or should i go ACNP?

3- Thoughts on the goal?

thanks,

Shane