AGACNP to FNP

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Hello All!

I am currently a AGACNP and looking for a job in one of the local ERs. The minor problem I have found is that because I am not an FNP, who's course had specific material related to pediatrics and women's health, I am having a bit of a hard time securing a job. I have been an ER nurse for over 15 years. Is there anyone else out there with a similar dilemma, or has dealt with a similar situation? Will I have to go back to school to obtain FNP specific courses? The ER with whom I am applying is certainly comfortable with my skills in evaluating and treating pediatric and women's health issues. Can someone help me out with some information? Thank in advance

JinglesNP

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

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Specializes in Family Practice, Mental Health.

Where are you located? Curious about use of FNP's within the inpatient side.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

AGACNP cares for pts ages 13 and up correct?

What about getting a Peds ACNP?

As to FNP - ER is not inpt but rather outpt care. It is considered acute outpt care vs primary outpt care.

In my area, FNPs work in ER. I have also worked in ER as an APRN and I am both an adult and peds CNS. In IL, CNS=NP as to scope of practice and prescriptive authority.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Where are you located? Curious about use of FNP's within the inpatient side.
According to the member's profile, he/she is located in Bakersfield, CA.
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Do acute care pedi np if you want to stick to the acute care side, however, you can also do fnp, fnp you are trained only to do outpatient/primary care pediatrics, not inpatient pedi.

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Specializes in Family Practice, Mental Health.

Thank you Commuter- I am encumbered with limitations from the mobile AN App. Could not look up location.

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Bakersfield Ca. Some acnps are finding a bit of a hard time getting in with er's cuz of

some loop hole in training. Most are taking FNP.

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Go do post certificate FNP

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