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Glut of NPs?

I am an older student nurse set to graduate in May and hoping to eventually start working toward an NP after getting some RN experience. I heard today from a fellow student that there's a glut of NPs and they're having a hard time finding jobs. Is this true and are there fields that are wide open for NPs now? I haven't decided on a specialty yet -- FNP, acute, cardiac, neuro, psych, etc. My interests are varied right now. Thanks!

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Depends on the area, I guess. You'd have to research the area you want to work in.

  • Experts

It is very dependent on where you live. I live in central IL and here, all APN's are having a tight market. However, my understanding is that in Chicago - they are begging for APN's. Look over your area, contact some APNs to get an idea BEFORE you start your APN program. Congrats on your upcoming graduation.

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Thank you, T. I've enjoyed reading many of your posts. You give me a good idea -- I will start talking to NPs here (Knoxville area). The ones I've met so far are palliative, cardiac, family. Truth be told, I would love to work with psychiatrists and be the NP who provides medical care. So many psych pts have comorbidities these days b/c of their meds--cardiac, DM, etc. Happy holidays!

  • Experts

You are very welcome - happy holidays to you also.

  • Admin

traumaRUs is correct. You will need to see what your area will support in the way of NP and specialty/s that you select.

Where I am, the FNP is better suited (rural areas).

I'm glad to see you will work as RN for a while - you will have a better insight on the specialty that you wish to pursue as NP.

Good luck.

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