NNP working with children?

[nnp07]

I was hoping to get some insight.....

I'm a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner l(MSN) looking for a job in Illinois. It's been suggested I should apply for this position that I do find rather interesting

PICU Neurology APN. The position involves working with the Neurointensivist (willing to train)

I have searched the http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/apply/apn.asp

website to see if it would be in my scope of practice. As most NNP programs focus on newborns to age 2. I have basically found no discrimation between APN's/NP's.

Does anyone know Illinois practice regulations in regards to education?

[Rhfish2]

The problem is that NNP can only care for newborns to 2 years old, APN's are adult nurse practitioners and depending on your state can care for 18 y/o on up, FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner's) can care from NB on up. You need to speak to your BON regarding your legality.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria has an NNP opening.

[nnp07]

APN's are Advanced Practice Nurse's including all NP's. As a NNP, I am a APN, however as you mentioned most NNP programs focus on education/clinical experiences of the preterm infant through the age of 2. According to the Illinois Dept. of Professional Regulation, an APN is an APN. If one is credentialed as a NP, they can then apply for their APN license, and can then practice as an APN in most fields as long as they have had clinical experiences and/or education.

I did notice the NNP position in Peoria. I've heard its a great hospital, but too far from where I will be living.

I've decided to hold out for a NNP position, which is my true passion, and why I went back to graduate school.

[Rhfish2]

Very interesting because in NY you are not legally able to work outside of your scope of training. For example a NNP cannot work with children over the age of 2 they can only work as NNP's. That is why there are certain certifications based upon each specialty area.