Debating post masters FNP routes and schools

Published Jun 23, 2023

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Specializes in MSN.

Hello! Long time lurker, first time poster ?

I have a MSN in Nursing Education from Capella (feel free to ask me about my experiences!). I am itching to go back to school for furthering my education - my ideal goal is to one day work in a community health setting with women, children, OB realm and possibly midwifery.

Looking for opinions or suggestions for best route - should I do FNP or AGNP to have a more broad general education and then specialize later in womens health or midwifery/OB?

Also, I have an 11 month old and I currently have a mostly full time remote job that allows me some flexibility to study in the evenings and on weekends. There is the potential I could attend one day a week physical classes (I live in WA state).

Any feedback on my career desires or recommendations for programs to attend or avoid? I keep reading conflicting info about online NP programs and employers not wanting them, but I know ALOT of ER nurses I've worked with over the years who went to online NP programs and are gainfully employed as NPs. I don't think I would have a hard time finding a preceptor because I do have some good connections at a few area hospitals and clinics. What online programs do you recommend? I hear good things about Frontier, and I've heard to avoid certain ones that are degree mills like Chamberlain or Walden.

This is a lot of questions so if you made it this far, thank you for joining my Ted Talk!