Answers from Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D. Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to positive or negative situations in your life, such as a new job or the death of a loved one. Stress itself isn't abnormal or bad. What's important is how you deal with stress.
The pay is good. In 2013, nurse practitioners made a median salary of $92,670. The highest-paid 10 percent earned $126,250 and the lowest-paid 10 percent earned $66,960. For the best salary potential, you should head to the metropolitan areas of Columbus, Indiana; Texarkana, Texas; or San Jose, California.
Medical Assistant Salaries in Texas The 2013 average medical assistant salary in Texas was $28,135 according to the Texas Workforce Commission. Experienced medical assistants earned $31,928 a year on average, while those just entering the workforce averaged $20,550 annually.