NP vs FNP

[omotee]

Hi everyone, I am actively considering going back to school for my masters but having some difficulties deciding which one to choose Between acute care NP and FNP.I am also considering UT Arlington,Bradley and Texas women University,Chamberlain would have been my best option but they said it’s required to be in Chicago in person at 2 different times during the course.So to the NPs and FNPs ,why did you choose your fields and what school will you recommend?.Thanks

[runnyeggs]

13 hours ago, FullGlass said:

Flying can be very cheap. Airline are always offering deals and making reservations in advance can save a lot of money. The same with hotels. The TV is flooded with ads for sites like Expedia and Travelocity, not to mention AirBNB.

I am originally from Oahu. Not everyone has disposable income. You think flying from Oahu to Chicago is cheap or maybe to NYC even? Just saying, some of us watch our dollars.

[FullGlass, BSN, MSN, NP]

14 hours ago, runnyeggs said:

I am originally from Oahu. Not everyone has disposable income. You think flying from Oahu to Chicago is cheap or maybe to NYC even? Just saying, some of us watch our dollars.

The OP indicated they are working. I'm assuming they are working as an RN. RN's make decent money. Studying to be a provider is a big commitment. I don't know how skills can be taught well except in person. The cost of traveling to learn these things should be considered part of the education budget. I have no sympathy for people who want to become a provider, but don't want to do what it takes to get the education. This is why NPs have a bad reputation for shoddy education in certain quarters. MDs and PAs would not tolerate this.

[omotee, BSN]

1 hour ago, FullGlass said:

The OP indicated they are working. I'm assuming they are working as an RN. RN's make decent money. Studying to be a provider is a big commitment. I don't know how skills can be taught well except in person. The cost of traveling to learn these things should be considered part of the education budget. I have no sympathy for people who want to become a provider, but don't want to do what it takes to get the education. This is why NPs have a bad reputation for shoddy education in certain quarters. MDs and PAs would not tolerate this.

I gave 3 schools as my choice and I still ended up going to 1 of them which is not a bad choice.I was not asking for anyone’s sympathy.

[pediicunurse]

Hi!! OP can you tell me how your UTA experience is so far? did you choose acute care ultimately? I appreciate it!!