A couple of thoughts. What are your reasons for going back to NP school? FNP and Acute care are pretty different from each other, so you might want to do a little more self-reflection rather than base your choice on other's opinions about job options. FNP is quite a saturated specialty and jobs can be hard to come by. Drexel is a great school, but there are also tons of amazing schools that will accept you without Med-Surg experience! For an FNP that is. I think you will be hard pressed to find a reputable Acute Care program that accepts you without any acute care experience. Would you be willing to get some experience in a hospital first before applying?
oceanblue52
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A couple of thoughts. What are your reasons for going back to NP school? FNP and Acute care are pretty different from each other, so you might want to do a little more self-reflection rather than base your choice on other's opinions about job options. FNP is quite a saturated specialty and jobs can be hard to come by. Drexel is a great school, but there are also tons of amazing schools that will accept you without Med-Surg experience! For an FNP that is. I think you will be hard pressed to find a reputable Acute Care program that accepts you without any acute care experience. Would you be willing to get some experience in a hospital first before applying?