Nursing Masters

>>17752464
NP is not only more money, it's where the action is, especially as budgets get cut and more of what has been doctors' work is shifted to nurses and NPs.

But it also is bedside nursing plus added responsibility, and if you don't have an almost religious "calling" to work with patients, you might be happier working with computers.

>>17752464
Currently a military lab tech/medic, working towards PA.

I'd say get into informatics. I have a background in IT beforehand and that is the way of the future for medicine. It may not pay as much now but I guarantee there will be a demand for it coming down the years.

NP route, I guess that depends how much you like patient care. The autonomy thing is cool and the pay is awesome too.

Might be better off with informatics mate. It's less money than NP but is less stress and the hours won't be as grueling than as an NP, which is very important given that you've got a kid to raise.

>>17752464
Yes you should my father makes good money

Hey OP , recent nurse graduate here. How come you don't like the bedside? What unit you been working?

As a side note, I start work in an level 2 trauma center ER in January. Any general nursing advice you can share? I'm 23 years old and a male if that helps