Which job is better a nurse practitioner or a license registered nurse?

Which job is better? Given that you like helping people, neither one is necessarily better. NPs spend more time in school, which means it costs more and takes more time to become an NP, but their compensation is typically higher.

When do you need to decide? First, you typically become a Registered Nurse (you will need an associate degree in nursing or a bachelor of science degree in nursing before you can become an RN). Then you can decide whether you'd like to go back to school to get a Master's degree which will put you on a path to becoming a Nurse Practitioner.

It's awesome that you're in love with math and science and like helping people! In order to get into nursing school you're going to have to keep your grades up. You should also start working on getting some afterschool or summer experience with nurses to show the nursing schools that you're really serious about becoming a nurse (for example, internships, volunteer activities, or summer jobs).

Dear Autumn,

So glad that you are interested in nursing. Your question about which is better really emphasizes what I LOVE aobut nursing! You have so many choices!! You can decide for yourself which is the better position as you go.

I have been a nurse for 27 years and work in the NICU- I know that some nurses are passionate about women's health, pediatrics, trauma, etc. You just need to start into a program to obtain your RN licensure and then decide what your next steps are. The more education you get, the more choices you can make! I went to a diploma program in nursing and now find myself in a management position that requires a BSN. I am back in school myself to obtain my BSN and then my MSN. Many of the students I have in my classes are pursuing their MSN to get a nurse practiioner's license. I think it really depends on what you like-- and since obtaining your RN is part of the steps along the way-- I believe you will learn more about what you like as you go--- Just get started and find your passion!!
Best of luck in your future!
Teresa