I am currently in school to become a FNP. I am wondering if once I graduate, if I want to do something else besides be a FNP in a primary care clinic, will I need further certification or will I have to take more classes?
For example, right now I think I am interested in OB/GYN. Besides taking boards for FNP, will I have to take boards for anything else to practice as an OB/GYN NP? Will I be allowed to practice as an OB/GYN NP with only an FNP certification?
I don't know if I will have to take another semester of classes specializing in this or if a job could hire me and I would just receive on the job training for it.
It seems to depend on the state. I know FNPs working hospitalist, ICU and even psych and like was mentioned earlier FNP is cradle to grave. I may not feel comfortable working a specialty in a particular area and I would want additional training to feel up to speed.
Physician Assistants work in every area and every specialty and this issue never comes up.
Salter444
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It seems to depend on the state. I know FNPs working hospitalist, ICU and even psych and like was mentioned earlier FNP is cradle to grave. I may not feel comfortable working a specialty in a particular area and I would want additional training to feel up to speed.
Physician Assistants work in every area and every specialty and this issue never comes up.