Is going for MSN worth it right away after getting your BSN or its better to work for 1-3 years as ICU and then go for it? IS getting masters gonna give you bigger positions which can potenialy increase you salary? Or just getting a BSN is enough and can slowly grow you salary?

howdy :-)
27yo F, bedside pediatric hem/onc nurse of 5 years here!!

Ive been thinking about “what comes next” for me, and would like advice if anyone has wisdom to share!!

I really love this patient population, but have become burnt out with the stress inpatient/hospital nursing calls for. I believe I will try and do time as an outpatient infusion nurse if/when a spot opens up.

Long term, I have been debating going into education or research. Is the pay okay? Do I need a masters to pursue either route?
I think I would like patient/family education more than nursing school education, but both sound nice.

What jobs do you have? What do you wish you knew about non-bedside nursing careers?

Thanks guys!!!