Difference between Nurse practitioner or Nurse anesthetist what are the pros and cons?

do nurse practitioner work regular office hours?? or do they usually end up working more than "regular office hours"
I want to have a life and wanted to see if there was a difference as far as the work load goes....
also what's is the difference between them?

difference between nurse practitioner AND nurse anesthetist

A nurse anesthetist is effectively an anesthesiologist, they work under or along side an anesthesiologist in the OR. A practioner usually works in an office, both of these positions however could have on call or hospital hours that are not considered regular. If you are looking to ANY job in the health field you should prepare yourself for UNregular hours.

Hope this helps

Holly RN

Hon I know people too....as I am an RN. A Nurse Anesthestist is an RN who is able to administer anesthesia and a Practioner is an RN who is able to write prescriptions under a Dr's license for lack of a better term. Either one will most likley have to take on call time, and hospital hours. Not to mention if you work at a larger hospital whose OR is open 24 hour as ours is, you will probably work night shift to start

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These are both very good career choices. They both require a BS degree before being considered for each program. A nurse practitioner usually works in a physicians office; sees his/her own patients, conducts physicals and writes scripts. They can also work in the hospital. A nurse anesthetist works in a hospital, often under an anesthesiologist but also can "freelance" on his/own for private surgeons. As the costs of hospitals rise many docs are building there own private surgical centers; mainly plastic, oral, podiatry and GI
guys. Both programs require almost perfect grades, so you will have a lot of competition. Also consider the Physician or Surgical Assistant program; three of the best are at Duke, University of Florida and Vanderbilt. Holly is right; if you choose any form of medical career, you most likely will be dealing with long and odd hours. But it is worth it! The feeling you get that you have made a difference in someones life is very rewarding! Good luck to you.