Dislike ER nursing, FNP still good choice?

[Nurseof10years]

I'm considering going back to school for a MSN/FNP degree, I've had my BSN about 5 years and have 10 years of nursing experience, mainly as a float RN in a rural hospital. I don't like ER, the rush of not knowing what's coming in the door next just isn't my thing. I handle it ok, been told I'm very calm and through but I am always a bit anxious inside. With knowing this, is FNP still a good next step? Anyone dislike ER and like being an FNP?

I should add I do like ICU, Med/Surg and Rehab, I think because it's a more "controlled" environment if that makes sense?

[Rnis, BSN, DNP, APRN, NP]

Primary care isn't like an er at all. somewhat controlled environment in that you only have so many appointment slots. most things are things you see day in and day out. I do a lot of MSK complaints, women's health, AODA, and depression and anxiety..........then there is the occasional patient that is pretty sick. Honestly though...there is only so much you can do in the outpatient or in the primary care setting. It's usually pretty manageable. . I work for a big organization and can always call a specialist to help guide me .

[wyosamRN]

There is no correlation. ER nursing and the work you are trained to do as an FNP are entirely different. Primary care vs acute care. Liking ICU and medsurg are also entirely irrelevant. Think primary care office, urgent care, retail type work. Being a nurse practitioner isn't really a next step, it is an entire different role, and what specific training you get determines the types of work you will be qualified. Research, research, research, then pick a masters focus if you find something that interests you.

[Rocknurse, MSN, APRN, NP]

If you like ICU I suggest getting some nursing experience in the ICU and then considering the acute adult NP program. Getting into that program requires 1-2 years of ICU experience but you'd be able to work in an inpatient environment as an NP. You can work in ICU or any specialty once you graduate. I'm about to graduate as a AGACNP and I did not want to work in primary care. I've always worked critical care and that's just what appealed to me. If you want to work in a primary care office then do FNP. If you want to work inpatient then AGACNP acute care is the way to go.