acnpohio

That's good advice. Thank you

That's more helpful--thank you. But, what are your thoughts on becoming derm certified with training from a dermatologist that treats adolescents and younger?

I'm going through a similar situation and am frustrated as well. My certification is ACNP, and our program advisor always said 13 and over. However neither in Ohio nor Kentucky can I find any information from the BON that gives a clear cut answer. I am entertaining the opportunity to work in a derm clinic, but they also treat peds. The physicians in the practice are willing to train me to get certified as a derm NP, but is that enough to cover me for treating peds??

Hoping someone can help me out. I am certified as an ACNP through ANCC. I took boards prior to the AGACNP. What is my practice population? Our program advisor always said age 13 and older, however I can't seem to find a clear cut definition on the ANCC website or through the state board of nursing. I have a job opportunity at a dermatology clinic that treats peds, but am uncertain if I am able to take this job with my certification. I will obtain my Dermatology NP certification after a fellowship/residency with the group I would be working for. Would this enable me to treat pediatrics within the scope of dermatology? HELP!!!! So confused