Best nursing background for FNP?

[Juliet BSN RN]

I graduated May 2020 with my BSN. I was briefly in labor and delivery (May 2020- august) but that didn’t work out (long story). I desperately needed a job, so I applied any and everywhere; jail system , an ambulatory surgery clinic, and a dialysis clinic all called me back first. I took the ambulatory surgery job. I have amazing hours, but my duties are very administrative (order supplies, stock, etc). Other than that, I start IVs (like at least 10 each day), pre/post op vitals/monitoring, give IV very few drugs/antibiotics , lots of patient education. I’m rarely in the OR, I’ll sometimes help pass materials and open things sterilely but that’s it. 

I really enjoy being outpatient, but I will go to a hospital if I absolutely won’t have a strong FNP base without it. I was thinking to stay with my current job (the Hours are great and I’d have lots of time to study and do clinicals), or I could do home health/jail nursing if that would introduce me to more. Or I could go inpatient. I like ER, OB, etc. and I do have a total of 6 months with labor and delivery technically (I did an externship in 2019). Any advice, FNPs?

I want start school this fall, or next Winter.

[Juliet BSN RN, BSN, RN]

30 minutes ago, londonflo said:

I believe from what you said you were not an RN for this externship. It doesn't count.

While you say you were at the top of your class, reality would say you may need to reflect on your future plans. What is it you want to do, have a solid record in doing that and what will you bring to your future plans to make them a reality?

It was really only not taking the NCLEX. I very much operated as an orienting new grad RN during that Externship. I want to be an FNP which is why I’m asking for the best background. 

[ThePrincessBride, MSN, RN, NP]

ER or med/surg.