FNP program...what to take as electives?

[greygooseuria]

I am currently in my second semester of an FNP program and will start clinicals next January and graduate in May 2013. After some soul searching about whether to do medical school or become an NP, I've decided being an NP is the right path right now and I can always do med school later if I so choose. Anyhow...

Last semester I took advanced research, advanced patho, and advanced communication. This semester I'm in advanced pharm, advanced health assessment and differential diagnosis, and health policy, and by the time I start clinicals I will have all extraneous courses for my program completed. My question is what should I take to supplement my education, as we have to take at least one elective to graduate. The program offers courses in forensic nursing and a sports medicine orthopedic class for PCPs. Additionally, there are courses like advanced psychopharmacology, etc. that I could take. What do you think would add most to my career as an FNP? I plan on practicing in an HIV clinic, LGBT health center, perhaps on a med/surg unit, or even in primary care, depending on where I am able to find work (HIV and LGBT health care and pediatrics are my two loves at the moment). Any suggestions?

[WyndDrivenRain, BSN, RN]

I would take the course on advanced psychopharmacology myself. You are likely to see a lot of mental health issues in practice. I would think that course would be very beneficial.