Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Nursing Education.

I'm really struggling deciding what I want to do. On one hand, I want to get my PNP... I don't want to work with any population other than my kiddos! But on the other hand... I wonder if the FNP would give me more options. Anybody have any opinions or ideas? How's the job market for PNP's?

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On top of those questions, is it common for a FNP to work in a pediatric setting? I would be greatful if someone could answer this. Thanks!

I'm really struggling deciding what I want to do. On one hand, I want to get my PNP... I don't want to work with any population other than my kiddos! But on the other hand... I wonder if the FNP would give me more options. Anybody have any opinions or ideas? How's the job market for PNP's?
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I'm tring to figure out the same thing...

Or what about getting an FNP degree and then taking a few more credits to specialize in Peds?

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All of the nurse practitioners that I work with have their PNP credentials.

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.
On top of those questions, is it common for a FNP to work in a pediatric setting? I would be greatful if someone could answer this. Thanks!

Hello, bk2va03:balloons:

To answer your question, yes, an FNP can work in the pediatric setting. Now, if the institution/clinic has a choice, I am sure they will want a PNP. I am an FNP and have many peds patients......

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