FNP and ACNP?

Nursing Students Post Graduate

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Specializes in ICU/CCU/MICU/SICU/CTICU.

Just curious....... how beneficial would it be to have FNP and Acute Care NP certifications? I am currently in an FNP program, but have been thinking of doing a post masters in ACNP. It will be about 5 extra classes than what I have to have for FNP, all the specialized/clinical classes for ACNP.

I am just wondering how beneficial it would be to have both. Any ideas?

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I can't tell you for certain, but I do know that University of Colorado at Pueblo has a NP program that combines FNP and ACNP, so I would guess it must be somewhat useful. You might find some information on their website. Also question for you. What additional requirements are there after you get your FNP to also get your ACNP? I work at a hospital that is affiliated with a nursing school that only has a FNP program and can get tuition at one third of the cost, but I really want to do ACNP. If I can get my FNP and then finishe with an ACNP easily without going through a whole other program I would like to, I just don't know how and if that is possible. And feedback would be helpful. Thanks

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Specializes in ICU/CCU/MICU/SICU/CTICU.

I too work at a teaching hospital that is affiliated with a nursing school. I am in their FNP program. I was looking at the post masters programs and the ACNP program is an additional 5 classes. It is the 3 ACNP specific classes and 2 ACNP clinicals. All of the pharm, research, patho, diag. classes are the same for both programs.

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Specializes in Cardiac.
I can't tell you for certain, but I do know that University of Colorado at Pueblo has a NP program that combines FNP and ACNP, so I would guess it must be somewhat useful. You might find some information on their website.

I would be very cautious in considering CSU-Pueblo. Their master's program is only a couple of years old and, to the best of my knowledge, is not yet accredited. Their website mentions the BSN program being accredited, but not the MSN :uhoh3:

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