PNP or FNP - decisions!

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0Hi! I've been a RN for 4 years - 2 years pedi experience and 1-2 of adult med surg/trauma. I just got accepted to Texas Tech PNP program and UT Tyler FNP program. I'm having the WORST time deciding. I've exhausted all my searches and contacts, and I'm just not sure. FNP seems better opportunity wise, but I do love children.

I know I love working in the hospital- don't even care what unit!

im nervous that if I choose one vs the other, it will hurt me in the long run. Especially living near Austin, Texas-- the job market isn't that great now.

Advice or experience is greatly appreciated!

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Specializes in PICU, Sedation/Radiology, PACU.

Are you doing the primary care track or acute care?

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Primary track peds. I would for sure go on to get my acute care certification or work with the program to complete extra requirements, etc.

The other program, it's straight FNP

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Specializes in peds.

Ask around and see if peds has any job opportunities or if they're about equal. My area hires more fnps than pnps but I live in Alabama.

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