Why Stop There?

So, I'm currently in school to get my Bachelor's degree in Nursing. I just started late last month so I have a little while to go yet. Anyways, the last few days I have been wondering, "why stop there?". Why not get my Master's? I kind of enjoy school. Not the constant logging in to my courses to make sure I have completed all my work. What I am enjoying is rediscovering my knowledge...and USING it! I know this sounds really corny, but I look forward to writing my 2-3 page paper every week. Maybe it is because it is still new. Maybe once I am a few more weeks in, I will hate it. I don't know. I like this much more than my previous nursing school experiences. Probably because there are no clinicals and it is all online. Therefore, my only obligation is to my computer!

Here is my crossroads...What the heck do I get my Master's in?

Do I take the education route so I can teach prospective nurses? What about the saying, 'those who can't do, teach'? I don't want to lose any clinical skills or knowledge, but I love to teach and mentor. I would find it fulfilling to know that I played a part in students becoming nurses.

or...

Do I become a Nurse Practitioner? If so, what kind? I have come to love women's health, but would rather go with the prenatal aspect and stay away from the GYN part. Maybe there is a Perinatal Nurse Practitioner. I'm sure there is...maybe, possibly. But it is kind of hard to find a job as a Nurse Practitioner.

or...

Do I use my Master's degree for management purposes? I don't really think I want that responsibility. Manager's don't have friends. You can't be in management and expect people to like you. It is pretty much unreasonable. So, I think that is kind of out of the question.

or...

Do I become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist? Can you say $$$$$$$$$$? I used to want to become a CRNA, but after thinking about it, decided that I wanted to have some variety in my career rather than sit in on surgeries and stare at blood pressures, heart rates, and oxygen levels. I know there is more to it and do not intend to insult anyone, I am just not sure if it is for me or not!

What does everyone else think?

Kristen :)