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Any opinions on job opportunities for FNP VS. Acute/Critical Care NP? I live in MA. I would like to know if one offers a wider range of opportunities than the other. Is there a site out there that lets you know what job prospects would be in a certain place (that is accurate) I have looked at classifieds but I am not sure that gives an accurate scope.
Thanks!
when i become an np and want to work... preferrably with children. so i was thinking that acnp would be the way to go. but at the same time after working for 10+ years i might want to slow down and have the opportunity to work for a practice. can you do that as a acnp?
as pinoy stated, there are 3 types of "acute care" nps including adult, pediatric, and neonatal... with adult, i am only allowed to see ages 12 and up. pediatric acnp is what it sounds like you would want (to do kids in the hospital)... but then after reading your job listing, it sounds like you'd rather do neonatal. the problem with apn programs is that you have to choose. i sacrificed caring for children to do adult acnp. i do not know the specifics regarding ages, etc. for neonatal vs. pediatric. perhaps you could post a new thread to talk to pnps/p-acnps/nnps. as for the experience required, sometimes your rn experience is sufficient... but sometimes it's not. you'd have to ask them. i gotta get to the clinic, but i'll try to post again later.
hope you are finding some answers...
Thanks do much for your kind and useful help, it means alot. I am interested in pediatrics, I was just grabbing a classified from this weeks Masslive classifieds...In retrospect it probably would have been smarter to use one for a job I might actually be interested in. Hope all is well at your clinic today!
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good luck with your school year.
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exactly.there are only four "domains" of apn anywhere in any state:
the bon is not addressing the domains with your question to them:
they will not answer your question regarding specialties of the apn for your bon does not address specialty areas. only domains. no, the na (crna) is a domain, not a specialty area for the apn. that's exactly what your bon is stating when they pose these 3 statements. it is up to you as the apn (the domain) to determine if you are willing to take the responsibility and practice out of your certification (specialty area): not at all insensitive. you are seeking clarification/direction before making a decision about your career path. i agree. but, your bon is not outlining about the (specialty) of the np specifically. my bon does. it strictly addresses each specialty area of np and cns and the guidelines for each one that's recognized.again, good luck with your new school year. i wish you well...