FNP OR PNP

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Specializes in PICU/ NICU/ ECMO.

Hi Everyone,

Probably the same question asked many times. I am interested in doing post masters in FNP or PNP or acute care PNP . Just cannot decide what is the market like . Which course is more beneficial. Having 15 years experience in PICU.

What are the best university to approach keeping in mind I am from Florida. Also if any one knows online colleges will be better choice. As i am working full time.

Thanks

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I cannot speak to FNP or PNP because I graduated with AGPCNP but I would say go for what your heart wants and the job will come. Do you like adults? Are you wanting more variety but still be able to care for babies/kids?

I think from there it would be easier to choose what NP program to go to. I live in California but did an online program in Washington DC that required on-campus visits once a year. I worked full-time too.

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3 hours ago, db2xs said:

. I live in California but did an online program in Washington DC that required on-campus visits once a year. I worked full-time too.

Hello db2xs. When you were in the online NP program in Washington DC, did you have trouble with NP practicum? I read about NC-SARA which sounds to me prevents California from allowing out of state online education programs. Did I misunderstand it? I'm very confused about the effect of CA being not one of the NC-SARA approved states. Thank you for your help in advance

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Hi @RNBB I have never heard of NC-SARA. I just made sure that my school specifically stated that they accommodated all states' requirements. We even had some students who were doing the program abroad. I am wondering if the NC-SARA is like the compact agreement between states for RNs? Re the practicum part, I had issues finding preceptors just because it's difficult to find preceptors. To some degree my program was a little flexible and understanding with me, as they allowed me to use the same physician for two of my rotations. I will tell you though that California has some specific rules/laws for NPs that other states don't have, and I was not taught them in school because, well, they didn't apply to most of the students. NPs who did go to school in California told me they had to learn them. I only learned about them because I hired an attorney to help me with my first job contract.

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