FNP question

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I know this question might have been asked! I'm contemplating now between FNP and AGNP because I really don't want to care for kids since all my experience has been with Adults. But because of job prospects in the future, what happens if I become a FNP but don't see kids how does the recertification process works. I live in MD, will love to get inputs. I have been accepted into a FNP program but have the option to switch to AGNP if I want to.

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Specializes in Cardiac, Home Health, Primary Care.

Usually a FNP can work in a AGNP position. FNP is definitely more marketable and you usually don't see a ton of kids in a primary or urgent care setting anyway. So far I'd guess 5-10% of who I see is under 13 (the age adult NP's pick up I think).

If you can tolerate the peds semester in FNL school it'd definitely open up some extra doors for you vs AGNP I think.

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Specializes in Cardiac, Home Health, Primary Care.

Oh and just because you're FNP you don't HAVE to see kids. Some FNP's work in cardiology and such and they sure don't see them. Besides my few weeks with a pediatrician I have yet to see anyone under 4 months old because everyone usually takes newborns to pediatricians rather than family practice people.

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anh06005 thanks for your response, I think I will stick with my original plan of FNP just to keep my options open.

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