What to do after my BSN? (MSN/DNP/PhD)

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I start my BSN classes tomorrow (I'm currently an RN.) I will be finishing these classes next May and I'm trying to decide what I want to do with my life. I want to help people, that's my goal in life. I want to make a difference in the lives of others. I've been looking into the BSN - PhD program at Univ. of Cincinnati (I live in Ohio btw) as well as the MSN programs they offer. I've also been looking into OSU's programs and Toledo's as well. I'm just lost on what to do...I'm NOT a teacher by FAR, I could never teach others so that's 100% out of the question! I just don't know if I want to work on the outside and work in the Nursing Science part of things, or if I want to be a Practitioner and if so, what do I want to specialize in? I would love to travel the world and work in 3rd world countries, but i'd also love to...actually that's my dream. I just don't know if it's attainable, but if I do go for that, I want to know what kind of degree I need for such work..

that's where I'm lost, What kind of degree will lead me to my goal?

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

It depends on your goals. Have you considered working as a nurse?

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I did work as a nurse. I was in an ICU fellowship for 4 months and decided to quit before I had to sign a contract. I loved the patients, I loved the work but I didn't get along with most of the employees and the management was a joke. I would love to work in rehabilitation, or in a trauma center. But I have never wanted to be a floor nurse. It's not what I enjoy, I tried it and it's not what I want to do.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

A BSN would be fine to work in those jobs.You don't need a PhD to work in rehab.

Management in most places is a joke. lol No getting away from that. Give nursing a fair chance. 4 months isn't very long. Good luck.

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