MSN NP vs. Certificate NP

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Quick question - I will be graduating with my MSN in a few months but would like to go back to school for another year in order to get the FNP certificate. I could also go for the PNP certificate since I've been in PICU a while. Anywho - was just wondering if most people only want MSN NP people or if certificates are okey dokey? Future outlook, being able to find a job post certificate etc. Does the FNP leave more options available to me at the end of the day?

Thanks for your time.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

A post-MSN certificate is just as good as an MSN - in fact its more education.

As to a PNP over FNP, personally I would do the FNP.

I have made some mistakes with my education and have ended up with an MSN in management and leadership, a post-MSN certificate as an adult health CNS and now a second post-MSN certificate as a peds CNS.

Yep - wish I had done the FNP.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

thanks i really appreciate it!

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