AGNP'S please respond here!

[nurseTdawg1]

I am currently an RN in a hospital with 2 years of experience. I got accepted into an AGNP program (which I haven't said yes to yet). I chose AGNP because I didn't care to work with children or women's health, but it seems like everyone is into the FNP route and I'd like to see your point of view in your AGNP role.. So I have a few questions...

1. What kind of job do you have?

2. Was it difficult finding a job after graduation?

3. How is your quality of life now compared to when you were an RN?

4. What kind of job opportunities are available to AGNP? I was speaking to an ortho NP who does first assist and has his AGNP... but I don't know if he is a special case

Thank you so much!!!

[ICU2NP]

I'm not officially an AGNP yet (graduate May 11) but I'll answer anyways...

1) I just signed a contract with a company that goes into various SNF, TCU, and assisted living facilities.

2) My area is saturated, so I was unable to find a job in a primary care clinic which is what I originally wanted. They all wanted 2-3+ years experience and it seems d/t the saturation they could afford to be picky.

3) Can't answer this one yet, sorry.

4) The AGNP preceptors I've had/friends I have that are AGNPs have worked in SNF/TCU/AL, inpatient specialties (pulmonary, ortho, oncology, palliative & CV are the ones I have personal experience with), outpatient family practice and internal medicine clinics, outpatient specialty clinics, and hospice home care.

[time2go, MSN, RN, NP]

1. I'm a hospice nurse and my employer kept me on as an AGNP. We only do adults who are mostly in the geriatric age range so it's perfect. 2. I have many opportunities that looked interesting but then the opportunity came up to stay where I am so that's what I did. I was in discussions with another NP who does home visits, another hospice company, and a primary care practice. 3. Less actual physical work and higher pay, which is what I was looking for. 4. Just decide whether you want to work with kids. So many primary care offices see mostly adults anyway. Many clinics will likely be off your list but I guess it depends on your location as to whether you'll be impacted in your job search. I never really wanted to work in a clinic. I've been charge nurse in that arena and the providers are usually too rushed. If the choices as FNP are greater, are any of those additional choices places you would like to work? There's your personal answer.