What advanced degree path to take after BSN

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So I'm a 24 year old ER nurse that works at a Level 1 trauma center and I absolutely love it! I've been an RN for about 1.5 years and in about 2 months I will finish my BSN. I'm someone who really loves school, when I'm not in school I feel bored on my days off (I took one semester off when I graduated with my ADN). So with that in mind and my BSN graduation date getting very close, I've been really considering continuing my degree. 

At first I was considering doing NP school, but as I've worked as a nurse I have been told that the "market" is very saturated with them and that after completing school it's extremely hard to find a job (especially in the ER). So I like some insight on that information.

Also, in nursing school I was able to shadow a CRNA for a full clinical day and it was absolutely amazing. I really like the idea of having knowledge of such advanced pathophysiology, sedation, and hemodynamic monitoring. It is something that I really think I could dive into and fall in love with. The problem with this is, I LOVE the ER and I know you have to have a lot of ICU experience to be a CRNA. I'm not opposed to doing ICU, I just don't want to be the kind of nurse that transfers into a unit, "just because it's a requirement for a CRNA application." In no way am I trying to be shallow about caring for patients in the ICU setting, I just don't want to make that move and then feel like I made a bad decision because I miss the fast pace of the ER. 

Anyway, I would really appreciate some suggestions on some post-BSN options (not just on CRNA or NP, other options too). Thanks for reading! ?

[Nurse Beth, MSN]

People that are worried about being shallow typically aren't shallow :). But if you do transfer to ICU, there's no need to share right away that your goal is to be a CRNA.

If you like hemodynamic monitoring, sedation and pathophysiology, you may well love the ICU.

There's all kinds of options with an advanced degree- education, leadership, informatics...the choices go on and on. Know that if you go for your CRNA, you will not be able to work while you're in the program.

Best wishes,

Nurse Beth