Pediatric vs Family NP

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Specializes in ICU, OR.

Hi. I have only adult experience, and am working with adults right now. There are no pediatric RN jobs in my area. I really want to work with kids though, having a few of my own. I would love to become a Pediatric NP, but have no pedi experience.

So - I want to go back to school and get my NP. I will probably get a Family NP degree. If I am a FNP, would I be able to get a job in a pedi office? Or somehow work exclusively with kids? Or would I be stuck working with adults?

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Much depends on the job market in your area. I always advise going for the broadest range of practice ie so that you can see both adults and kids.

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I was advised in my program that FNP was the most marketable/versatile for jobs. I wanted to do women's health but it does limit you in terms of jobs.

I got a women's health job in a sub-specialty and was basically able to learn what I needed to know on the job. FNP was the right decision for me.

Remember, you can always see kids as a FNP, but you can not see adults as a PNP.

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