Would you do it again?

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Specializes in ICU,ER,OR.

To the NPs; would you become a NP again given the same opportunity to do anything else and if so, why?

I currently work in the OR and ask all of the CRNAs i meet the same question. I'd like the same feedback from NPs and would them ask in person, but i am only exposed to CRNAs and surgeons during my day.

Thanks in advance to all who respond.

Irrelevant background info:

The OR has been a great break from the pressure cookers I've worked in, but it has served its purpose and it's time to go do something cerebral. I'm officially bored to death and just trying to get a feel for what setting will bring me the most reward for the effort. My ICU experience has me comfortable carrying on intelligent conversations with anesthesia whereas my ER time has me longing to assess, Dx, and manage pt's. Medical school was my first choice, but family and career goals just don't fit that plan for me.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Hi Peddler - I'm a CNS and glad I did it (I graduated May 06). While I don't have the perfect job, its okay for now. The APN licensure gives me more opportunity to apply for (hopefully) my dream job - lol.

Good luck.

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Specializes in Dialysis.
Hi Peddler - I'm a CNS and glad I did it (I graduated May 06). While I don't have the perfect job, its okay for now. The APN licensure gives me more opportunity to apply for (hopefully) my dream job - lol.

Good luck.

Okay, traumaRus, I've seen you post often (you're very helpful lol), but never seen mention of a dream job. Would you mind sharing what that would be? I could use some good conversation to take my mind off my two A & P quizzes today!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

No problem...my dream job would be three 12 hour day shifts in an adult ER! Now...also in my dream job there is no call, no extra OT unless I want it and I always get out on time. Oh...and of course I'd make a six or seven figure income - tee hee hee.

Told you it was a dream.

In reality...I work 50-65 hours/week, have one weekend a month where I do two 12 hours of call at distant hospitals. I am reimbursed well though.

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