Best preparation for FNP

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I need advice from current NPs as to which RN specialty is best to prepare you to become an NP? I am in nursing school now an I am going to try to get a job as a CNA at one of the nearby hospitals. Once I am in the door, I want to try to get into the unit that I will want to work in as a RN.

Any opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

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Specializes in FNP.

It depends. What kind of NP d you want to be?

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Well, my goal is to become dual certified as a FNP and ACNP because I would like to work in orthopedic surgery, but don't want to be limited to only adults.

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Specializes in FNP.

For ACNP I think most have ICU experience. If you want to do OR I'd suggest getting a RNFA. I got a bulletin from Advance that said Duke University is going to pioneer the 1st ortho NP specialty certification program.

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That would be fantastic if Duke had an Ortho NP program, especially considering I live about an hour away! My plan was to get into the OR as soon as possible. Fortunately, one of the better hospitals in the area has a terrific new grad program and they have an OR program for new grads as well. It is good to hear that e RNFA path is a good one for me to take, since that was my #1 choice!

Thanks for the input.

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