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Hey everyone, I have read a few threads similar to this but haven't really found quite the answers I'm looking for. I'm an RN BSN currently working in an ICU unit for about 2 years. I have previous experience working in assisted living and a med surg unit. I finally feel ready to go back to school, partially because I am getting burnt out from the stress of bedside nursing. I really want to go back to school in Fall of 2018 but I am so torn about the direction I should go in for my masters. I am leaning towards doing an FNP or AGNP program because I like the idea of more regular hours and less stress in the outpatient setting. I am looking for some advice on which program is the better option and what my options would be after graduation. I would be open to working with kids as well as adults as an FNP and have heard that the ability to also care for children allows more flexibility in finding a job. But part of me worries I would be bored doing only outpatient and that it would mean sacrificing having more clinical knowledge and skills. I was thinking of possibly going into a speciality where I round on patients in the hospital but also have office hours would be a good in-between. From some things I have read and people I've talked to it seems that in order to have the option to ever see patients in the hospital, that I would need to get my ACNP instead. Does anyone have experience with working in both settings and if so, what degree did you pursue? I know some of this is different state to state depending on the laws. I do live in PA but near enough to NJ that commuting there would be a reasonable option Any advice is much appreciated :)