If I get an MSN, would I educate myself out of direct patient care?

Perhaps I am getting ahead of myself, b/c I am not yet even an RN. I work as a CNA, and everyone I know from work who has an MSN is in management. I look at these nurses and all I can think about is what a boring job it would be, without direct patient care. I have looked at the job discription for a nurse-practicioner too, and that really doesn't interest me as much as regular bedside nursing. CRNA sounds like too much responsibility. Are there any other career options for me if I were to continue my education to the MSN level, that would still give me as much direct-patient care as an RN?

Even though Jill said Staff Nursing that is true but her answer is not too informative.
In Staff Nursing all you need is a Bachelors degree, i don't even think you need one in the first place but is recommended

First of all there are four levels in Staff Nursing that you can do in regular bedside nursing and the salary is pretty good::

Level I:This is an entry-level position for new graduates who are in
their first year of practice. In this novice level of
practice new graduates learn their roles and develop their
skills and abilities through the mentoring of a more
experienced nurse.
The current salary for Level 1 is approximately $38,000
which is adjusted annually to meet
market requirements for new graduates.

Level 2: is a Professional Staff Nurse Nurses can
progress to this level in as few as six months, and they may
elect to remain at this level throughout their careers. A BSN
degree is preferred but not required. you can make up to $64,209. and the good thing is that it only takes 6 months after work. So you advance faster


Level 3: Senior professional staff nurse
Designed for nurses who want to advance their careers even
further, Level 3 requires a minimum of three years of
experience, a 2.3 or above rating (three-point scale) on a
Level 2 performance evaluation, and certification in a
chosen specialty. Senior professional staff nurses serve as
leaders on their units and are role models for less
experienced nurses. They can make up to $73,652..

Level IV: Clinician and primary nurse care coordinator
There are two staff positions at this level: clinician and
primary nurse care coordinator. Clinicians are primarily
responsible for serving as unit leaders for work redesign
initiatives and 鈥渇ixing broken systems.鈥?If you get the MSN as you said, then you can take on this on this role as a clinician and primary nurse coordinator. PLUS the salary is a whopping $90,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The reason i put down these four levels is because staff nursing is a good career for direct patient care and bedside nursing. And you can advance and make a higher salary....

With you being a cna , just keep focused on getting your RN then wait and see what opportunities are available. Staffing and job requirements are changeing every day... now more than ever...

You can always get a job in staff nursing, and your degree would help you make a bit more money than the ADN or BSN nurses, but perhaps it won't seem like enough to have made it worth getting the MSN.

But yes, you are getting a bit ahead of yourself. Many people go into nursing school thinking they know themselves and their preferences and they have goals. Once you work as a nurse for a few years you might be very surprised to find that what you once thought would be your passion is not it at all. You might find you get burnt out on patient care and look forward to those jobs that are more administrative in nature.

Try not to speculate too much. Just do it, live it, and learn about yourself and your preferences as you go.

Good luck.