Don't like kids...ANP best bet?

[Joe NightingMale]

I know everyone says that the FNP is the most marketable degree, but I don't like kids in general, didn't like my peds rotation, and don't want to work with them. I don't really know how to interact with them, at least not the younger ones... older kids are OK and I actually find adolescent health interesting.

So then would the ANP be best? What about the DNP?

Thanks

[FLARNP]

I always advise the FNP. The training is not any longer than the ANP. You never know what life will bring, and the marketability is better. Who wants to go back to school to do additional training as a PNP if needed? I have precepted several students who had specialized as PNP or Woman's health NP and had to go back for additional schoolwork to get jobs. Do it all at the beginning! You will probably not need to use the peds part, but it will give you options. I work in college health, so don't work with young kids any longer. I too prefer adults and older teens.

[ThePrestige]

is FNP recommended for working in the ER as well?

[FLARNP]

The ER may prefer someone with an Acute Care NP certificate. They may hire an FNP if they have previous emergency experience. I would ask someone who has more ER knowledge than I have.

[*ac*]

Interesting thread.

I have the reverse problem.

I really want to do peds - have been in acute care peds as an RN for almost 2 years. I am just afraid that the PNP won't be nearly as marketable as the FNP. But.. I'm also afraid I'll hate many aspects of the FNP.

I'm thinking of starting with the course work that the two programs have in common - there are four such courses. That way I could put off the decision a little longer and see how the job market goes.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

Most of my nursing exp (10 years) was in a level one truama center. When I became an Adult health CNS, oops, no ER because I couldn't see kids. So..back to school for a peds CNS.

I do actually work now prn as a mid-level in a community hosp ER but they would like for me to be able to see peds also.

I always vote for the most widespread specialty - don't pigeonhole yourself. Things change: including your personal circumstances, the area's economy and reimbursement issues.