I am currently a student in an NP program. I am in the Emergency Track which is really just a dual track. Acute care and Familly. This track interested me due to its versatility. I am undecided as to which avenue to persue after school, and figured this track most marketable and helped me with my indicision. I have worked in ICU and ER for 6 years. I am interested in working with specialist (cardiology, neuro etc), but also open to ER work (minor care), and clinic work. My dilema is the hours and length of program. Being a dual program, clinical hours are double and it is 1 semester longer. I knew this going in, but after 2 semesters it is clear the workload will probably be too much for me and my family. The delima lies in which track now? Family vs. Acute care. I have heard it is more about experience then certification. Obviously Acute car cant see kids, so this seems limiting. I know a FNP that just got on with a cardiaologist (ICU RN). Also would need to be FNP to work in mnor care or clinic. What are some opinions for me with my indicision of future track. I have to pick track by 4/1. Where do you work as ACNP or FNP? Do you have to be certified this way to work where you work? Any info would help. Thanks