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Difference between FNP and ANP

I recently chose an accelerated BSN program instead of an entry level masters program that would lead to an MS, FNP, so that I may have a chance at getting into a school near me, UCSF, in their ANP specialty. I am hoping I made the right choice and am wondering if anyone has any information about the differences between these two specialties. Is the FNP more inclusive or just different entirely. Thanks for any info,

jzzy88

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The FNP mostly trains you to provide primary care to populations across the lifespan. The ANP gives you more exposure to specialties, but of course you won't be able to work with individuals under age thirteen. Also in my area, the hospitals are "cracking down" on FNP's working in acute care settings, arguing that it is not within the FNP scope of practice (with the exception of triage in the ED). So if want be a hospitalist, you're better off with ANP or ACNP. You get more women's health exposure with the FNP.

It is frustrating to me that you're somewhat limited in what you can do no matter what track you choose. I wish there was a more inclusive option that was not PA school.

I'm a little confused. I thought FNPs and ANPs were both trained in out-patient primary care. If hospitals aren't allowing FNPs to work in-patient, wouldn't the same apply to ANPs?

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