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.
The job of a medical assistant is in demand in Texas. Statistics showed that the medical assistant salary in Texas is about 28,860 dollars per year. The average per hour pay is about 13.87 dollars. Specialty of work may also increase the pay with an annual income of 39,000 dollars or 19.00 dollars per hour.