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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sorry to revive but this is a relevant thread to me, right now, and my DC.

Curious for the poster or posters who claim that the path to NP or CRNA will be "oversaturated"? The BLS and some other career sites seem to say the opposite. I def recall hearing that anesthesia specialties are in demand and understaffed, currently.

Just wondering if I'm wrong or what people are seeing in real time on these sorts of advanced nursing paths?[/quote]

I think your DC needs to look carefully at what type of NP she thinks she's like to be.  For example, PNP is really saturated in the market where I live, but FNP is still in high demand.  CRNA programs are extremely competitive and require several years of experience in an ICU.  Even other NP specialities will have a hard time getting a job post-MSN / DNP without a few years of RN experience.  I'd strongly discourage combined BSN-MSN programs.

That said, I love being a nurse (second career for me- graduated with my BSN at 35).  The shifts are long and sometimes really hard.  As others have said, we deal with everything from hard hours (nights/weekend/holidays) to bodily fluids to death to abuse (I have been punched by a psych patient).  But the work is fast paced, varied, and challenging. 
I've been a nurse for 8 years now and still learn new things every week.  And I love the flexibility and ability to work in so many different settings. 
 My only regret is that I didn't become a nurse sooner.  Good luck to your DC![/quote]

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