Adult NP or Adult Acute NP

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Specializes in Emergency/Internal medicine.

Hi, I have a question about being an adult NP or 'Acute' Adult NP.

If I want to work in a hospital setting, should I choose acute adult NP program or adult NP program? Actually, I don't know difference between them.

And, I'd like to work at ICU or ER (special department).

In regard to this, what should I choose? ANP, ACNP, FNP

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Moved to the Student NP forum for more replies.

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Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.

An Acute Care NP (ACNP or AG-ACNP) will typically work in the ICU or ER setting in the hospital. I've only seen AGNPs (adult only NPs) work as hospitalists, but they had extensive experience before they were hired. If you want to be an Acute Care NP, most reputable programs require critical care experience prior to enrolling. Not all require it, but it's typically preferred.

Check with the hospitals where you want to work to determine their preference. If I want to work in our hospital's ER, I need to be dual certified (ACNP & FNP), so I can see patients of all ages. ACNPs can only see pts ages 13 & older. Something to consider before committing to a program.

Good luck with your decision! :D

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Specializes in Neuro/Med-Surg/Trauma ICU.

The nps that work at my hospital (Los Angeles, CA) advised me that the hospitals are requiring they be acute care nps not just adult/gero... they just won't hire them or fnps

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