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Researching what certification test to take and I am coming up with lots of inititals. I get the NP-C and FNP-C but what is the CFNP and is there really any difference in the initials with the exception of which test you take.....will it make a difference in the job market?

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

And the -C or -BC is sooooo important because we would be practicing without being board certified. Shaking my head.

Your best bet is to find out what those in your area tend to use. I prefer short and sweet NP or on occasion CRNP.

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.

I am not sure if CFNP is an official certification credential. I've never seen it used. AANP uses the NP-C credential and ANCC's credential is FNP-BC. Both are equally recognized in all the states.

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Specializes in psychiatric.

Actually in NY they can practice without being board certified.

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I remember being told that in some states (Texas I think) you had to identify as RN,NP or something that indicated you were and RN.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.
Actually in NY they can practice without being board certified.

Nice. :sarcastic:

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Actually in NY they can practice without being board certified.

but medicare is not reimbursing for whatever you do

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