FNP vs. AGNP??

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Hi,

I'm applying for NP program. I have 11 years of RN experience. Should I apply for FNP or AGNP? I'm not too crazy about pediatrics. But, I want to study what's more marketable upon my graduation. Also, anyone have feedbacks or opinions on Walden university for MSN program. My employee has discount with this university.

Thank you much.

Aya

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

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Specializes in Adult Nurse Practitioner.

What is the community like where you plan to work? For me, I switched from FNP to AGNP based on the demographics (statistics) of my area...OLD! This was reinforced while doing my clinical rotations...the youngest person I saw was 16 years old. 90% of my practice is Medicare. For me, AGNP was the best choice.

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

What do you want to do as an NP? I think FNP has more options, honestly. If you want to work in an urgent care or ER, FNP is really the way to go. There are ERs that don't really see kids - like the one that I work in, for example. If we have "pediatrics," they're teenagers. We have children's hospitals down the street. There may also be clinics that you could work in that doesn't see pediatrics. If you're interested in women's health, again, FNP or WHNP would be the route to go. If you want to do inpatient and work in a hospital, you should become an ACNP. If you want to focus solely on primary care for adults, become an AGNP.

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Specializes in Assistant Professor, Nephrology, Internal Medicine.

The only thing you can do with FNP over AGNP is retail clinic, which I've been told it's boring. I'm an AGNP and had three offers at graduation. All of the offers I had didn't see anyone below 18. Specialists like cardiologists or nephrologists usually are only trained for peds or adults, so they don't care if you can treat the other population.

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