AGPCNP versus FNP

[akakelsy]

Hello all,

I was recently accepted to my school's dual degree program at nyu for the adult gerontology primary care master's program in which after graduation and at least a year of work experience, I can come back to enroll in the master's program. When I applied for the dual degree, the option of FNP was not available to students and is only available for those who are already RN's and have work experience. Throughout my clinical rotations I have enjoyed working with adults and the geriatric population, and thought that the AGPCNP program would be a good fit for me. I have been able to speak with my professors who are NP's in this speciality but now I am considering applying to a different school back at my home state in california where I plan on practicing after I work for a few years for FNP because I also enjoy treating a range of patients from peds to women, and I do not want to be limited to what I practice and the patients that I will be treating. I know that this has been asked quite a few times, but what are the pros and cons between these two? I figure I will know more once I start working and get a feel of what I truly enjoy, but I would like to hear what those who are FNP's or AGPCNP's have to say as I'm still debating whether or not to accept the opportunity to return back to school once I graduate.

Thanks in advance!