Change is in the wind

[chick1]

I've been a nurse for many years 25+. During that time I have done and worked in many settings, even taught nursing school for 6 years. Recently completed my FNP but failed the certification exam. I'd like to change gears and get into the OR or a PACU setting. The problem is that the FNP is actually a hinderance on my resume. The few OR residency programs I've seen are for new grads. Any insight or advice would be helpful.

Thanks in advance

[AJJKRN]

Are you going to try and retake your exam? There is no way in Hades that I would go all the way through NP school and call it good if I didn't try to restudy and retake the exam!

If I were an employer I would be wondering the same thing and why exactly would I want to put you through a long, costly, and very specialized orientation for you to be able to just peace out on me as soon as you passed and got your licence...