RN or NP? Why Being an RN is BETTER Than Being a Nurse Practitioner

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To stay a RN or be a Nurse Practitioner?
Why Being an RN is BETTER Than Being a Nurse Practitioner
For most people, the decision to attend nurse practitioner school to become a nurse practitioner is a tough decision.
Deciding to become a Nurse Practitioner has been the best decision I've made career wise, but making that decision in the beginning was a difficult one to make because there are so many benefits to being an RN
Some times, people may be better off staying an RN and skipping school to not be a Nurse Practitioner.
Regardless of which choice you make, you'd be making the right choice. Both are great choices.
In this video, I go over 5 reasons why being an RN is better than Being a Nurse Practitioner.
Again, this is just my opinion and you should always make this decision based off of your lifestyle, wants and needs.
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@neenah4027 2 жыл бұрын

I've been an NP for 26 years, and for the last 7 have only done temp jobs, so I'll work 3 months or so and take a few months off. Right now I have the option of working 2 days a week or accepting a Mon-Fri temp job for a few months at $90/hour with $135 / hour overtime, or 12 shifts 2 days a week. I am an FNP, I've done, GYN, infertility, urgent care, geriatrics, pharmaceutical research, occupational health, Internal Medicine, and geriatrics. Maybe it depends on experience. I have no interest in Psych, sorry! Also, if I want an RN job, it's easy enough to get one, as opposed to trying to get one as a PA, (you can't unless you have an RN license) I don't know any RN that makes as much as I do. I was an RN for 11 years before becoming an NP. Plus, I was really curious and wanted to know more and to be more independent. I think that being an NP is less stressful. I get emailed 4x/day for travel jobs, but the last 3 years have stayed in my state. I get airfare, travel pay, housing, a new car, all-electric and gas bills all for free, sometimes all meals, and can request housing where I can bring my cat, lol. RNs get stipends only and pay their own way. Sorry, I disagree

@vivianrl4824 2 жыл бұрын

Would you say NP market is very saturated right now? Will it be easy to find a job for new nps? I'm seriously considering going into np program but a little scared of hard to find jobs

@Core.soul.frequency_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@vivianrl4824 you will always find people on the internet complaining about lack in ANY field. Don’t let them stop you from pursuing your dreams

@PATRYAN84 Жыл бұрын

You make $90 an hour as an NP but do not know any RNs that make more🤣🤣🤣. With COVID travel nurses are making a lot more than $90 an hour. I personally worked with NPs who have left their job to make more money as a travel RN. Also, being an NP is less stressful??? Are you really an NP. I am sorry but I have been an emergency room nurse and am currently in school for my DNP as I want to run my own business and teach. However as an NP you are the provider. As the provider there will always be more stress. The decisions are on you not the RN., At the end of the day your decisions can land you in court not as much the RN as they are following the providers orders.

@wanelly Жыл бұрын

If money is what drives you, you will always be in want.

@bellaellatv6063 Жыл бұрын

What is the name of your agency? Sounds like a good contract.

@alli9328 4 жыл бұрын

Starts at 3:21

@User-72430 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@chenghuapang7504 Жыл бұрын

the author dares to like this comment after wasting our time

@laurenstpatricks150 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, I finally passed my AANPexam Thank God for Marcus who helped me

@samuelfoodtruck8505 Жыл бұрын

NP exam is really difficult and frustrating, i can't believe I failed again after studying so hard

@davidflegas5226 Жыл бұрын

NP exam is really difficult and frustrating, i can't believe I failed again after studying so hard

@oswaldrodriguez5792 Жыл бұрын

You will pass everyone has their own season, just keep going pray and believe you will receive yours, Mr Marcus can be off help

@laurenstpatricks150 Жыл бұрын

Please does anyone know who Marcus is? I really need to get to him 😔

@jennylawrence6436 Жыл бұрын

I had interest in working with him in the past but i was discouraged by friends and family, i was being ignorant though

@MsBubu900 Жыл бұрын

I am BSN RN and I don’t care if RN is all that. I just want to GET the heck out of bedside. That’s why I am doing serious research because I am starting something/anything this year. Been an RN for just 3 years and I am sick of it

@janake7 2 жыл бұрын

I am afraid I have to disagree. You have to make it that way. I work for local teams. I do not work five days a week; I work 4. I have complete autonomy; I do not have to tolerate bureaucracy in acute care settings; not everyone wants to be in leadership roles, especially in the acute care setting. As a new grad my salary was not high but as I gained experience I make way more money. I make way more as FNP RNs get paid no doubt, but you will work your ass off for that $$$. If you are 1099, you keep what you make just save away for your taxes. Who wants to pound 12 hours when I make $ working 8 hours. Fnps can travel all day long and do remote work. Trust me you can travel!

@qpetty01 2 жыл бұрын

I work Monday through Thursday in Mental health. I see patients for approximately 2-3 hours in the AM then work from home the rest of each day. Absolutely love it. I don't know any RNs that make my salary unless they're traveling. I'm not traveling, I'm home every night. So, to each it's own. Bedside burnt me out real quick!!!! Good luck regardless of the chosen path!

@wanelly Жыл бұрын

Not everyone is in nursing for money.

@carleighrousseau4226 Жыл бұрын

@@wanelly I can’t imagine doing grueling bedside work without being compensated appropriately

@wanelly Жыл бұрын

@Carleigh Rousseau I was trying to be sarcastic, but I guess I wasn't successful at it 😕

@oceejay5148 Жыл бұрын

@@wanelly you were being condescending. No sarcasm detected

@MIKEJAMMER 6 ай бұрын

Try being an EMT because I have to know everything from rescuing people from the side of a mountain to the Endocrine System to Trauma to Sepsis to every Broken bone to Fire victims to Shock to Roll overs to Phlebotomy to Diabetics,, EMT is wayyyy more In-depth

@lamareneahjordan8660 9 ай бұрын

This is so good! I love working outpatient but I hate working 5 days a wk the driving in traffic everyday is draining. So I’m working nights at the hospital 3 & done.

@annearlequin9883 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making these videos I’m 17 but they’re still really helpful! I definitely think being an RN is for me 😅 I prefer all the things you mentioned.

@marlysem.2221 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much on this topic 😊 I feel like there is always pressure for nurses to be an NP but we just need to think about what we want and not what others think. So many nursing specialties are needed like nurse educators, nursing informatics, administration, etc...

@LifeofaPsychNP 4 жыл бұрын

yeahh, there is way too much pressure but people need time also. Its great that nurses have many specialties to choose from.

@marlysem.2221 4 жыл бұрын

@@LifeofaPsychNP yes!!! It gets really overwhelming!! Lol

@logangeorge4096 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Thank you.

@CommentLikeDescribe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this.

@LifeofaPsychNP 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support 🙏🏽

@kawaiibunnyslothgirl8355 9 ай бұрын

He’s absolutely right!!! The lack of flexibility is very difficult. I miss being able to just go out of town or switch shifts or give shifts away. I often think of going back to the floor.

@rizzo3170 Жыл бұрын

Yes some truth on both sides - depends on what the person wants. I know for myself - been RN greater than 30 years. Done nearly every job in nursing - have very advanced education. Also NP with two post grad degrees and certs. Nothing compares to my NP profession. The money far out strips any money I ever earned as a RN (I also did travel nursing as well and made plenty doing it but what I make now as an owner of my own buisness - no comparison). So it is what one makes it. My present job - low stress, I call the shots, make the decisions, see patients of my choosing, can take off whenever I choose and I make the best income I have ever made. I would never go back to being an RN although I have the highest respect for those who do - and I paid my dues at the patient bedside and beyond so yeah - it is what one makes it.

@supertenor561 2 жыл бұрын

i really appreciate this video Thanks for creating the content. I've always said the best part about being an RN is flexibility.

@southwestjohnny7767 3 жыл бұрын

I am back in school for my psych NP because I am burnt out as an RN and realize this is not something I can do into my golden years. Nursing gets more and more stressful every year, and it's scary what this profession is turning into. I work extra shifts all the time and working one extra a week does not give a comparable salary to NP's, but it does give more. I've tried so many different nursing specialties until I finally realized there are no greener pastures, so I am now taking the psych NP route. I'm not expecting NP to be all easy and perfect. Every job has it's pros and cons but RN has so many cons, I know I have to leave the profession. To each is own. If being an RN and moving up in that field is for you, then go for it. It's just not the career path for me.

@supertenor561 2 жыл бұрын

what specialties have you tried?? I do realize that any job title with nurse in it,they find a way to make it hard even if it's a less stressful specialty. I just love our flexibility.

@southwestjohnny7767 2 жыл бұрын

@@supertenor561 I've tried floor nursing in med/surg, tele, ICU, obs, ED. I've been a dialysis nurse, done home health, hospice, and travel nursing.

@supertenor561 2 жыл бұрын

@@southwestjohnny7767 I've done med/surg/tele, ER, home Health, travel nursing, geri-psych, and Corrections. Out of them all ER is my favorite but it get's old working so hard every shift. I wanted to try dialysis next but can't bring myself to get trained at a low rate especially when travelers/agency are getting paid lots of money. I think it would be best to hold off and make this money at least until July. NP that specializes in Urgent Care may be the route I need to take so I can keep a flexible schedule and work12's or 10's instead of 5 days out of the week. I am burned out but I just keep pushing forward.

@eaglerx9339 4 жыл бұрын

Keep up bro 👍good topic

@LifeofaPsychNP 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate the support

@rur1279 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@kimberella2105 Жыл бұрын

As a rn working from from home 9-5… I already have to schedule more than a month in advanced for time off. No spring break, no thanksgiving Christmas times off with it being an issue. It’s ridiculous but I do work from home. Starting np school next month and hopefully will do telehealth for my company in the future

@kamikazi5144 2 ай бұрын

This is awesome

@lalix.trange5127 3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias por el aporte. Thanks !!!!

@Toni-xv9qz 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly if I would pick working a 9-5 as NP than 12 hours shift as Nurse. Yes you work 3days and your off but 12 hours is long. You need to rest enough to work the next 12 hour. I think you have many good points but there are many benefits to be an NP also. One being You don’t have to work so hard and for 12 hours

@adamwilson301 4 жыл бұрын

I’m sad that I left my DNP program but I don’t regret my decision to go with this opportunity as a RN. I love my job and it has so much room for growth and potential too. I may continue my PHMNP again someday but my goals and ambitions may of changed. Time will tell.

@LifeofaPsychNP 4 жыл бұрын

Hey bro, it's okay. It's all about timing and where you're at in your life. I'm sure, you made the right decision for you and that's all that matters. You can always go back like you said. Maybe you can just do an all online school and still work. Best of luck bro!

@Thumbelinamine 3 жыл бұрын

@adamwilson301 I am undergoing the same dilemma whether to keep going with DNP or quit/delay to reignite my passion for being an NP. Just afraid I may regret choosing to go travel nursing for now instead of finishing the degree. But I have a strong feeling I should explore the different oportunities in nursing that I have not touched and discover what lights me up. Good luck on your journey!

@nursekritty Ай бұрын

Hi! What did you end up doing? I'm curious if you found your way back or down another path.

@philudahthureya7539 2 жыл бұрын

Just the knowledge I needed to confirm my stand based on my situation.. without feeling inferior. . Nursing is a noble career, we all need each other..so follow your heart ❤️. Its a challenging calling regardless of the position you take. But if you have passion for what you do..the load becomes lighter

@fabiovega7955 4 жыл бұрын

Does the Monday-Friday schedule apply to acute care NPs as well?

@EppaWorldwide 4 жыл бұрын

What book did you use for your certification exams preparation? I just finished 2 weeks ago. Not rushing to look for work though. 😅

@kennedybaffoe2683 Жыл бұрын

Well I think being an NP is better, you can have a regular working schedule Mon to Friday 8hrs and you are always welcome to take weekend shifts which will pay more at the hospital being weekend an NP doesn't mean you can't work like a nurse any longer but if you are still willing to do the schooling I would say do you sometimes those 12 forced hours is hard on your body at the end of the day so my take is if you can go further, lol at the end of the day Life of a Psych NP did it lol

@christophertran8153 Жыл бұрын

18 yrs RN, 3 yrs np, as of now I love NP job, but RN makes more money.

@MrYodi2007 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to be a PHMNP! I love my floor now, but My dream is to be an Advanced RN!

@LifeofaPsychNP 4 жыл бұрын

Either goal is amazing and everyone's circumstances are diff. Be what you dream to be

@anacallado9821 11 ай бұрын

Hi. I'm writing from Portugal, Europe. From here, nursing it's to much different! Here we have the same specialists to work in hospital setting or community setting. Despite reading american articles i dont see what was the difference between a RN and a NP. With your video i understood that exists a job position for nurses in hospital settings (RN) and a parallel position with more autonomy but less flexibility in community setting (NP). In Portugal it is the same specialties independently settings. We dont have the oportunity to be NP in Portugal, because of the countries laws and roles...the salary isn't good, despite in europe countries they prefere portuguese nurses because of our "higher" academic studies. Can you tell me what a RN needs to do, in terms of necessary studies, to become a NP? Or is it a different choice in the begining? Just like other position?

@khanscombe619 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t see good enough to get past my phlebotomy. Is there another at around or exceptions?

@TheStacieRN 3 жыл бұрын

RN vs NP: General NP in PC--more hours worked , salaried, endless responsibility. RN-more flex schedule, hourly, opportunity for OT-oh and here's the best part: You clock in, work, and clock out, and leave it at the door. I did NP back as RN now happier and can use my MSN in another position. Win-win for me.

@logangeorge4096 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one👏

@MariaMaria-gu5lm 2 жыл бұрын

What do you think about RN to APRN ~Nurse Anesthetist? Are they called Dr. ? They have flexibility like RN?

@nin_the_destroyer2602 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! You shocked me with saying that RNs can actually make more than NPs by only working one extra shift a week. Can you offer examples of which specialities may offer that possibility?

@Mimiscellaneous 3 жыл бұрын

RNs could make more than NPs depending on 1)what state the RN is working in - California pays RNs and NPs almost the exact same salary 2) If you get shift diff for working nights 3) Extra pay for being in the float pool or working with an agency 4) If you work overtime 5)you have years of experience Doing these things, RNs could easily end up earning similarly to NPs.

@electronicfellows2113 2 жыл бұрын

so what are the RN specialties which make close to or more $ than NP? Just asking since new grad RN salary is 25$/hr in Texas .. which is nothing!

@AggiBlessed Жыл бұрын

He lives in CA which pays higher for RN than Texas

@chenghuapang7504 Жыл бұрын

omg the first 3 mins i keep hearing lets get started

@LifeofaPsychNP Жыл бұрын

I treat psychosis, let me know

@jlovey123 2 жыл бұрын

🥱If you were happier as an RN, you can go back. You still have your RN license so 🤷🏾‍♀️

@oneisajoseph5410 2 жыл бұрын

I'm currently studing to be a RN nurse. Don't know if pediatrics RN is a thing 🤔

@leonardmukuhi4810 2 жыл бұрын

But you can work as an RN even when you are an NP. You can work both

@kylereynoldsFightStroke 2 жыл бұрын

Good content, but you could cut out a lot of the fluff. It was over 3 minutes into the video before any value was obtained.

@TheMaxbattle 3 жыл бұрын

want to remind folks about PA instead of np. The scope of practice is so much wider and I believe the schedule is so much more flexible. not to mention you can switch the specialty when you want with a little bit of effort. Also, you work directly under a doctor. Once I have earned my BSN my plan is PA school.

@laurenhills239 3 жыл бұрын

That is not true! The NP scope of practice is wider than PA. The only major con to NP is that it is more over saturated than PA.

@Dee-oq5ms 3 жыл бұрын

PA and NP typically do the same thing and the schedules are the same. The difference is NP is more specialized and PA general.

@PostprandialTorpor 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll just add you should look up the scope of practice for PA and NP in each state. Some states have full practice authority and other have moderate or limited - aka: level of independent practice without physician oversight and what that over sight looks like , could just be monthly 10% chart review audit

@bdictjames 2 жыл бұрын

The difference is the training. As a PA, you get trained under the medicine umbrella. It is more rigorous. As an NP, the training varies so much, a lot of time spent on what I think is less useful or not-so-useful nursing theory, a lot more self-learning, and again, more variation. I wish the NP route was as rigorous as the PA route, and you would have more competent NPs starting out, and less burnout in my opinion.

@AggiBlessed Жыл бұрын

NP training is still medical model because all classes taken her medical classes such as pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, advanced health assessments and your medicine related specialty courses. Nursing theory is just 1 class in the entire NP program. Being NP is better because you can always have ur own practice and work independently in over 27 states without MD supervision or collaboration needed. PA can not practice without MD supervision or collaboration in any states. PA can't just move to other specialty without 1 year fellowship. Specialty such as psychiatry, neonatal, and surgery still need PA to complete 1 year fellowship which is the same to NP going back to school for a year post Master degree. Whether you are a PA, NP, and MD, you are still required to do self learning and continue education and learning as you practice because each patient case is different from each other and there are times you face with complex patient situations.

@beaglesrfun5896 Жыл бұрын

How long have you been an NP vs RN?

@andersonbaucicaut 4 жыл бұрын

Which nursing specialities make as much or more than a NP with overtime?

@andetesfay4300 2 жыл бұрын

hospitals especially ER or ICU

@bsemanjr9239 3 жыл бұрын

DNP is over rated by nurse education who love titles . Having a masters is more then good enough . Our nurse education is so outdated it needs to transform to more “medical theory “ I say nurses are more like “DO” osteopathic medicine . That’s my only negative about nursing , nurses want to chase titles and go through loop holes to get a job that’s to totally diff then what’s being taught in school

@marcib6767 3 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of nurses are going for the DNP not because they personally want the title, but because they heard that eventually DNP will be needed to be in the nurse practitioner role. Now I’ve heard this change hasn’t happened yet, but I think some nurses feel that if the rules are going to change then they should stay and get the DNP. I keep hearing that nurses are under this impression so I think it’s influencing some of these decisions

@tobikeeney176 Жыл бұрын

I am doing my dnp so I can get into certain executive roles and write books and teach. Plus it's a terminal degree, might as well

@evanr.battallio1115 7 ай бұрын

What rn specialty can make more than a NP🤔

@ObjectivelyBias 3 жыл бұрын

Thought about being an NP until I got into SRNA school. The money is incredible. However, don't feel that I have the same impact on society as NPs.

@LifeofaPsychNP 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, that's huge! I agree that the money is incredible but you can make that same impact depending on your situation. You can go beyond your role and educate the future. It just depends on how you look at it

@aking024 3 жыл бұрын

What is a SRNA?

@Mimiscellaneous 3 жыл бұрын

@@aking024 SRNA is a Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist. They’re studying to be a CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. CRNAs are the highest paid Advanced Practice Nurses. They do similar work to an Anesthesiologist.

@mirabhattacharya8474 4 жыл бұрын

But PAs have lateral mobility too!

@middlesys9180 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a new NP and in hindsight, I wish I would have just did my RN, then Peri/Intra OP for a year or 2...then RNFA. Same or more $$$.

@jueliafong1127 2 жыл бұрын

Hey can I ask why you would've done this route? Why Periop nurse?

@middlesys9180 2 жыл бұрын

@@jueliafong1127 B/C I'm a procedure junkie. I love working with my hands. I'm way more excited about closing someone up vs assessing, diagnosing and prescribing.

@middlesys9180 2 жыл бұрын

@@jueliafong1127 the PeriOp RN route also better prepares you for the RNFA role.

@naimuds8269 3 жыл бұрын

the first reason 'iiiiisssss....'

@Any-zs6yk Жыл бұрын

I thought you can keep your Rn license if you become NP

@TeenRoomDecor 3 ай бұрын

Yes you keep your RN license if u become and NP

@KimmyDTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for shedding light on this topic. I am in my lpn to rn program and I already feel pressure from people to go back to get my np but I don’t think it’s for me. I am still young and I would rather focus on learning how to create passive income and investments in different sectors/areas even outside of medicine. I want to focus on my retirement plan and staying out of debt. After I get married, I want to eventually be a stay at home mom and give my future children all the time I never got with my mom because she worked so much.... I already see the amount of stress, financial sacrifice and time it takes to get my np and as a woman of childbearing age, I don’t have forever to create the family that I want.

@User-72430 3 жыл бұрын

My words exactly

@jonathanzhang54 2 жыл бұрын

Good perspective. How old are you? I feel the same way as I’ll be 30 with my RN.

@KimmyDTV 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanzhang54 I’m 25 now! But you know women have a biological clock