CNS vs. Public Health Nurse

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Hi all, 

I am hoping to get some advice about choosing my concentration in my accelerated MSN program (at SF state in California).

I have the option between choosing CNS certification (adult/geriatric, women's, pediatric, or psych), or specializing in public health and becoming a certified Public Health nurse. I eventually want to go back to school to become an FNP and work in a primary care outpatient setting. I chose the Public Health concentration because it seemed most relevant to this type of work. However, I am now questioning whether the CNS would be a more valuable degree, and open doors in terms of getting jobs and/or going back to school for my FNP certificate? 

Would be super grateful to hear anyone’s advice or input on this. Thanks in advance!

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