Career/School path to take?

Hello- I've been having a hard time deciding what to go back to school for. I went to nursing school, and I work in an ICU. I like my job, but I do feel it stresses me out alot of time:but at times I feel I crave that stress as well. I have worked in places with alot less stress, and I felt I was bored. My career passion is to work with dementia patients and their families. I love psychology and have been thinking of going back to school to pursue a BA degree then go for my master's to become a counselor (but I'd like to concentrate on geriatrics.) I would like something that will compiment my nursing career. I like being a nurse, but I'm not sure if down the road it will always be my passion. Almost like I want a second career to help balance it out. I've even looked into a massage therapy certicate program to have a second career that will balance the stress level of my current job. It's very weird but I feel I need the 'stress' of my nursing career but I also crave times where it will balance out with something else 'career' wise. I defiently want to further my career, I'm just not sure what route to take.
If anyone has any advice on how to decide a possible 'career' change, or any advice in general please feel free to reply. Thanks!

Have you considered becoming a hospice nurse or Geriatric NP? My mom is currently doing that and has many interactions with AD/Dementia patients and their families and has bonded with many of them. It has more independence since they can assess and decide what is best for the patients.

Some friends went back for nurse practioner, which has given them the freedom and the chance to go into several fields treating and helping patients, opens up options. One even specialized in psycology and is practicing as a counselor. Just another option to consider....

I have looked into geriatric nurse practioner. Although there is not a school in my area that offers a NP program specifically related to geriatrics or psychology.

Hi cutebag, the Geriatrics NP credential is changing to what will be called "Adult NP." Within this, you can choose to specialize in the age group that most interests you. I am in a NP program to become a Psychiatric Mental Health NP. We also have Geriatrics, but they are changing this year to be "Adult." Their coursework and population focus will be the same as before, though. So if there is an "Adult NP" program near you, that could be Geriatrics for you. BTW, if you become a Psychiatric NP, you can provide psychotherapy to clients (and be reimbursed by insurance for it). I am interested in this, as well as the medication management. I think a Psych NP is more employable than a therapist, but can end up doing much the same type of work, depending on what you choose to focus on. Have you looked into programs further from home?