What to do with Master's?

I am thinking of going back to school in the fall for my Master's, but am not really sure what I would do with the degree.

Whoa! Instead of thinking about what to do when you get your master's, first think about what you want to do period.

From my knowledge, most CNS's are hospital-based. However, that is changing (at least in the midwest), and you see just as many NPs as CNS's in the hospital.

Whoa! Instead of thinking about what to do when you get your master's, first think about what you want to do period.

I totally agree with this. I see far too many people investing lots of money and lots of time getting degrees because they think another degree will "make them more marketable" without first pausing to reflect upon what type of work they want to do for a living. They graduate thinking, "I can get a good job with this degree" ... and that's true ... but the jobs are ones they don't really want to do.

The first step is to figure out what type of nursing jobs interest you and what jobs you think you will satisfy you in the long run over the course of your working life. Then, identify what type of education and experience will best prepare you for those types of jobs. Third, make a plan for getting both the education and experience that will help you achieve your goals.

While I am all for remaining flexible in your career planning and realize that you might change your mind in the future ... your career plans should be based on a knowledge of yourself and your work preferences first and foremost. Getting to know yourself and your nursing strengths and preferences should come first.

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