ANP vs. FNP

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I just received acceptance in an ANP program. I would like to know if receiving an ANP is less marketable. I would like to hear from ANP whom are in the work force.

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Specializes in Pain, critical care, administration, med.

I am a ANP and now looking to complete my FNP. More opportunities as a FNP. I wish I had listened.

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I am a ANP and now looking to complete my FNP. More opportunities as a FNP. I wish I had listened.

Are you working at this time or having a hard time finding a job?

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Specializes in Pain, critical care, administration, med.

I am currently working PD in a nursing home/ rehab. Full time jobs have been difficult to find most want FNP.

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I am currently working PD in a nursing home/ rehab. Full time jobs have been difficult to find most want FNP.

Sorry to hear that. The FNP programs are very difficult to get into here in North Carolina. It does worry me about getting a job afterward. I am going to hope for the best!

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Specializes in Nursing Education, CVICU, Float Pool.
Sorry to hear that. The FNP programs are very difficult to get into here in North Carolina. It does worry me about getting a job afterward. I am going to hope for the best!

I love in NC as well and have also heard how difficult it was to get in here. Not that I expected getting into NP school to be even slightly easy. Lol

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Started out as an ANP but quickly transitioned to FNP. Much more marketable as an FNP.

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I took ANP because it was quicker and available. I only wanted to work in adult specialty, so no need for FNP. My advice is to have jobs lined up. Most physicians I know, including our own practice, would hire someone if they approached us and it made sense. We only do cardiology, but I know many physicians who could use some help. They, however, are not looking online or posting job offers. ANP is a business. You have to identify their needs, and prove to them you are worth it. Too many applicants come to us and act like they are still nurses. They want family time, set hours, regular schedule, etc. We can't offer that.

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I am an AGNP (primary care). No problem finding jobs here in NJ in primary care and adult specialty practices. There are plenty of places that want FNPs, but also plenty who are willing to hire adult NPs, even if it is a family practice. That's because the vast majority of children around here see a pediatrician and not a family doc. I have zero desire to go back and do my FNP, but that's just me.

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I took ANP because it was quicker and available. I only wanted to work in adult specialty so no need for FNP. My advice is to have jobs lined up. Most physicians I know, including our own practice, would hire someone if they approached us and it made sense. We only do cardiology, but I know many physicians who could use some help. They, however, are not looking online or posting job offers. ANP is a business. You have to identify their needs, and prove to them you are worth it. Too many applicants come to us and act like they are still nurses. They want family time, set hours, regular schedule, etc. We can't offer that.[/quote']

Thank you so much for your comment, it is very encouraging for my future plans.

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