I've applied for an FNP program and hope to work in a clinic setting helping underserved populations. I've had five years of bedside nursing, mostly med-surg and cardiothoracic ICU. The prospect of prescribing meds and diagnosing patients is exciting but daunting.
So, this question is for practicing NPs. Did you feel prepared to practice after two years of school? Given the NP's scope of practice, is two years enough time to learn how to operate effectively and safely with a low-acuity but very diverse population?