NurseDoug07

Having trouble deciding if I should go FNP route or PNP route.... I have been a pediatric nurse for about 3 years now but want to become more of a Healthcare Provider - hence why I am returning to school! FNP: I have interest in working with sexual health for adults (clinics, etc.) and aesthetics as well! But I have heard that landing a job as an FNP is difficult due to over-saturation of the market (I reside in Houston, TX). I love the broad job flexibility that an FNP provides! But hate the saturation I keep hearing about! PNP: I would be going through a Primary Care NP Program as I want to get away from the hospital in-patient setting. I feel as though I would find a job easier as a PNP due to there being fewer PNP's than FNP's in the market. But I also would hate to limit myself to only pediatric care and not be able to work with adults in clinics or even branch to aesthetic potentially! Help! What are all you's thoughts? Much appreciated!

I’m honestly a little confused too! I’m awaiting some response. From when I toured the unit, I thought she said it was a 7AM-7PM unit. So, when I got an offer for full time nights - I was confused. Again, I’m waiting for more clarification LOL.

Thanks for the response. I’m not entirely sure. I wanted to get into a general pediatrics floor but haven’t revived any interviews for any of those floors. I know it’s hard to go from adults to peds so I figured getting my foot in the door now would be better - not to say I’m settling! The infusion center intrigued me and I love that you see a patient for a little and oftentimes send them on their way. It is a full-time night position that has certain weekend requirements. I was apprehensive about the amount of skills that would be utilized at first but the clinical supervisor assured me that there are many things they do that revolve around things like urology. I hope to move to a gen peds floor when possible!

Hi!, I recently got offered a job at a pediatric infusion center in a hospital. A small unit about 8 beds with the ability to expand to 12. I was trying to see what other nurses thought about a new grad RN starting there? Will I learn a lot? I don’t want to be tied down to Med-Surg if I don’t have to be! Pediatrics is my love. But I also want to start somewhere I can learn and translate to other areas of practice. Thank you!