FNP vs ACNP

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Hi I was a little confused, can a FNP work in a hospital setting?

I'm asking because most graduate schools I've looked at seem to only offer FNP. There are 2 I found that offered ACNP. Is there little demand for ACNP or NP's in general in the hospital with PA's to fill the role who have more clinical rotation hours?

Sorry if this question is ignorant!

BTW I'm asking because I want to be a pediatric NP in a hospital setting. That could change but I was just looking at my options for now.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Tele, ED Transition.

The hospital that I work for does hire FNP's. Obviously, it's also based on experience. Good luck!

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I see mostly FNP's of the NP's I see working inpatient. I don't think there is as many programs that offer ACNP and even less that have transitioned to AACN consensus AG-ACNP. However technically you would only be able to adult patients. I don't know what credentializing body has a pediatric acute care nurse practitioner. But that would give you the "best" experience taking care of inpatient kids. In reality will FNP's be completely phased out in the hospital setting? Probably not. I want to do an AG-ACNP program as I would ideally like to do more invasive procedures and potentially assist in surgery. FNP will continue to be most versatile. I would imagine that it also depends on whichever state you work in and how they define your practice.

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