PNP-Acute vs Primary- Need advice

[blm7509]

Hello,

I am currrenlty a PNP student and need to make a final decision whether to pursue primary or acute care?

When I imagine the job I would like I am aware of three things

1. I do not want to work in the PICU

2. I would like to work in a specialized peds clinic (developmental, nephrology, heme/onc, allergy, CF, etc)

3. I want normal work hours (M-F, no weekends/holidays)

My question is, do I need an acute care certificate to work in specialized clinics or would a primary certificate suffice and/or be competitive? I can't seem to make up my mind and would love any advice regarding primary vs acute PNP.

Thanks

[aprnKate]

No you don't need an acute care certificate to work in specialized clinics unless its inpatient and it also depends on what your state requires of you as a NP. I have a friend that is a primary care PNP and he now works peds rheumatology outpatient but follows them inpatient sometimes (but not doing any inpatient procedures like chest tubes/central lines..etc)

[A&OxNone, MSN, RN]

Primary care all the way! I tell people only to acute care if critical care is what you want. I know plenty of primary care people that work in all those areas. Good luck!