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Hi everyone, I am currently enrolled in an FNP program but recently have begun debating if I want to do PNP. From my shadowing experience and what I'm hearing from the FNP's and FNP students ahead of me is that FNP's don't see children a whole lot--in suburban and urban areas, these kids go to pediatric offices primarily. So now I'm torn because I am very interested in development and I don't like the thought of seeing only adults (but do I like the thought of seeing only kids?) Pros for FNP: More patient variety (in age and medical condition). Develop relationship over years with multiple family members. Learn more about general health than I would with peds. Cons for FNP: adults are stubborn and stuck in their ways. More debilitating and degenrating conditions which can make the day to day more difficult. More complicated medical and medication history. Potential for drug seekers. Most likely won't see kids too often. Pros for Peds: More fun, happier work environment usually, might get to do more child development, develop relationships with kids and their parents, have to see kid every year, kids aren't ever gross even when they are, more chance of having a positive influence, kids are the future. Cons for Peds: Less variety with patients and conditions, more well visits, potential to get bored with redundancy. Relationship with kids and family ends with the kid grows up. Stubborn teens or parents. Will never get to work with adults unless it's the parent. I've considered I can just choose one and go back later for a post-master's certificate but Those are expensive and do I really want to do that? Please help! What is your experience in these fields? Do you have any advice? How would you make this decision?

Yes, I am also slightly freaking out about the cost of school. 200K debt, is it worth it? Ive been wondering how important it is to attend the #2 school and spending a lot of money, vs saving money and going to a lesser known school (but still good). I have no idea how much they will actually be able to help financially and I really don't want to be in debt forever. Anyone find out any helpful information? What's your though process? Does school ranking matter in the long run?

For those of you waitlisted: any idea what the chances are of getting accepted from the wait list (statistically)? I know they said they historically accept people from the wait list, but I want something more concrete! Also, Is the wait list numbered? here's to playing the waiting game...again! Congratulations to all who got accepted!

Out of all of you who received interviews, how many of you are first time applicants (or second, or third?)

Hey All, I applied to the Second Degree BSN portion (not the masters portion) and am wondering if any other BSN applicants have had an interview or at least scheduled one? I'm getting nervous here! Thank you!