lrchester

I can tell you in my hospital that there are 2 FNP's (just graduated) working in the intensive care unit for open heart patients and 1 acute care NP with NO ICU experience! They follow these pts POD 1 thru DC, and seem to be doing a good job. So, I think anything goes! When I scan the Michigan job market I have found that the job requirements are for a certified NP. They are not asking for a specific type as in Acute care NP, family NP, etc.

Yes it does make sense. Thanks for your input and good luck with your education. Lori

Anyone?? Thoughts???

Hello to all, I have a question... I just got accepted into MSN program for "Adult Acute NP." I am of course VERY excited and I have a couple questions. I currently work in Critical care (for the past 8 years) and my goal is to work in the hospital setting as an NP. I would be happy either caring for the critical care pt and/or those patients admitted to general med/surg. With the degree I am seeking, I'm wondering if I would be marketable not only to the hospital setting, but to an office setting or a doctors office (if that is what the potential market holds for my future.) Should I stay with Adult Acute or switch to Adult Primary?? My only concern is that there may not be a position for me just in the hospital setting. I understand the difference in course work and how the two roles differ. I just wonder if an NP is like an RN in that an RN can go in so many different directions with their careers. Thanks!