You might find it difficult to obtain an NP job in a year or so because you won't be considered either a new grad or an experienced NP. How tight is your job market? I did continue to work as a staff nurse for 3 months after I became an APN because the job market was horrible.
Personally, I think you would be better off with an NP job because when you go to get an NP job your future employer is going to ask how you kept current since you weren't working in an NP role. GOod luck.
traumaRUs, MSN, APRN
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You might find it difficult to obtain an NP job in a year or so because you won't be considered either a new grad or an experienced NP. How tight is your job market? I did continue to work as a staff nurse for 3 months after I became an APN because the job market was horrible.