Becoming an FNP after graduating as an AGNP?

[GoldenRetriever]

I am looking into applying to direct-entry NP programs, but the school of my choice currently only has unfilled slots in their AGNP track, and no slots remaining in their FNP track. I have read that AGNPs are facing much harder of a time finding jobs after graduation as most employers prefer to hire FNPs. So having said that, does anyone know what the process is for becoming an FNP after graduating from an AGNP program? Would I need to go back to school and get an additional degree?

Thank you!

[elkpark]

You would need to go back to school and complete a post-Master's certificate with an FNP concentration (basically, all of another MSN except the "core courses" that are common to all the MSN programs).

[PG2018]

Get a post masters cert. Where I went ( a state uni) you'd only need the child and repro/gun class and clinicals and I think the national cert requires a minimum 500 hours school clinical time for additional certs.

[shantel1621]

I did AGNP track and had 5 job offers before I graduated...job prospects isn't a problem but you need to do what you love.

[jpnix]

You could always look into post-Master's certification. I really think it depends on what you want to do. I have no desire to take care of kids, work in an ER, or urgent care setting so I decided FNP wasn't for me. I figure if I feel differently in the future, I can go back for the post-Master's cert. I had several job offers before I was finished with my AGNP program, and I live in a very small, rural area with limited job opportunities.

[OCRN3]

Why don't you get a pediatric NP to cover what you missed on kids?

[Daryl_G]

Post Masters cert. is pretty quick. The clinical hours are the most difficult as you will feel like a "student" and not just studying a new area. Here in Florida it's becoming harder to find post-cert programs so check your local schools for availability (referring to state universities)

[Riburn3, BSN, MSN, APRN, NP]

Just go for a post masters cert in FNP. I first got my FNP and am now completing my post masters AGACNP.

In most programs it is only 3-4 semesters more of largely clinical work, and in your case since I'm assuming you did primary care rotations in adult/gero, some schools might just make you complete peds and woman's health. If you can, going back to the school where you got you first NP would make things easiest since they have all your records and the course work/classes are identical.

[Helloeverybody]

The beauty in these posts is that one person is entering an ANP and then going for an FNP, and there's another person that did/doing the exact opposite.