Family or Acute Care

[Stephene Hill]

Hello. I am an RN working in critical care, however I would ultimately like to be a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Dermatology. My question is whether it would be more appropriate to earn an FNP or ACNP certification.

[203bravo, MSN, APRN]

I've not usually seen a lot of dermatology practiced in the hospitals... may be different where you are... If it were me wanting to practice in dermatology (given my area) I would choose FNP to ensure that I could see the pre teens that are having issues as well.

Best of luck.

[LibraSunCNM, BSN, MSN, CNM]

The two derm NPs I've known were both FNPs.

[Guest1144461]

Getting a derm MD to consult int he hospital is next to impossible. So FNP is probably a better fit...if you can find a job.

99% chance you'll be in aesthetics, the real derm stuff goes to the MDs since its one of the most competitive residencies

[BostonFNP, APRN]

On 6/6/2020 at 12:27 AM, Stephen Hill said:

Hello. I am an RN working in critical care, however I would ultimately like to be a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Dermatology. My question is whether it would be more appropriate to earn an FNP or ACNP certification.

Going into any APN program with a specific goal of solely working in "X" specialty is probably going to end disappointing, FWIW.

Medical dermatology fellowship (there is only one in the country) prefers FNP.

[BostonRN, BSN, RN]

Thanks for the post. I heard derm is a very hard area to get in to.