FNP Specialties

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Specializes in ICU, Psych, ED, Tele, Progressive.

Hi all! I'm curious to see for all my FNP's or ACNP's or AGNP's - what is your speciality if you specialize? And where did you obtain your post-MSN certifications for those specialities? If you don't specialize, what type of setting are you working in now?

i just want to see all the potential options there are for specializing. I'd love any feedback about your programs and speciality or care settings if you'd like to share :yes:

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Specializes in ICU, Psych, ED, Tele, Progressive.

And yes, I am thrilled with how many times I said special in my OP. ;)

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Specializes in Urology NP.

I'm an FNP and work in urology. I have an option to sit for Certified Urologic Nurse Practitioner exam after a year of experience. I chose FNP because i felt it offered me the greatest flexibility in being able to work with any age group and in most areas.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I'm an adult and peds CNS and yes I'm an idiot and did two post MSN certificates....

im in nephrology. Large IL private practice

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Specializes in Pain, critical care, administration, med.

I have a post masters in adult now going back for the geriatric piece. Yes I am nuts!

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Is your question specific for a board certification in a specialty during a formal program rather than working in a specific area? I'm an Adult NP through ANCC since 2005 and I just completed an online Family NP Post Masters Certificate through UMASS. I will sit for the ANCC FNP boards in May. But I would also love to get a specialty in Women's Health issues but have not found anything like that.

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Specializes in allergy and asthma, urgent care.

I'm an a FNP and my specialty is asthma, allergy, and immunology. I have a background in immunology (prior to nursing school), but most of my training has been on the job. There is no exam or certification program for my specialty. I worked for several years in primary care before switching over to this specialty.

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It would be nice if we were able to specialize through an actual program with a board exam. Physicians and PAs have options to specialize and get boarded. Something like a fellowship for NPs. I would love to hear what others think.

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I'm an a FNP and my specialty is asthma, allergy, and immunology. I have a background in immunology (prior to nursing school), but most of my training has been on the job. There is no exam or certification program for my specialty. I worked for several years in primary care before switching over to this specialty.

Is the physician in your practice board certified in Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology?

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Specializes in ICU, Psych, ED, Tele, Progressive.

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Does anyone specialize in trauma or emergency care?

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I am a new graduate from a FNP program 12/2013. I recently started working in a OB/GYN office treating GYN patients for annual well exams and problem visits.

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