Hiking RN

I have finally decided Acute Care NP is the route for me. I have narrowed down my school choices to Maryville or Walden. I was also looking at Simmons, since they find clinical sites for you within 2 hours of where you live, BUT the cost is very high (Over $1000 per credit), so I decided to not go that route. Anyone at Walden or Maryville ACNP programs have feedback? How is the program? Do you feel prepared to practice? The programs sound very similar and the cost is within $4000. I also just found out I get 10% off Walden where I work. With Maryville, I have heard they have a good solid program, good retention rate. However, it sounds like there is a ton of group work, and inconsistencies with professors not following their syllabus requirements when grading? I can see where group work is difficult with online programs. I have seen it as a negative on many online reviews about Maryville. Just curious about feed back from people who actually go to Maryville?? With Walden, they accept almost everyone, so have a poor retention rate. However, it sounds like their program is solid and consistent. There is apparently still some group work. Walden sounds pretty good overall, my main concern there may just be the school reputation. Will my future employer look down on me for going to Walden? OR does it not matter once you pass boards...etc Thanks for any and all feedback!!

I have been a nurse for 10 years in adult cardiology (Ranging from CVICU, cath lab and EP lab). I want to got back to school and was leaning towards acute care NP programs. After asking around,my hospital hires FNP and ACNP for the same jobs basically. Some ACNPs have warned me it can be harder to find jobs since you cannot see all ages. Have other ACNPs noticed this? I have always worked in a hospital, but may want to transition to an doctors office or clinic some day, just not now. Is it safer to get a FNP degree, so that you can see "all ages" and have more job opportunities? I personally, would prefer working with adults, since all my experience has been with adults, mostly in critical care settings. Have other ACNPs had difficulty finding jobs? Thanks!!