There seems to be so many "types" of NP schools and certifications. I don't necessarily think that does a service to NPs. Im disappointed that my program did not have the opportunity or requirement for ortho or surgical rotations. By splitting up the NP programs into specialities - we are self limiting ourselves by requiring more education and board certifications if we ever desire to do other specialties. There probably does need SOME speciality education but not like we have now.
WHNP, psych/mental health NPs and CRNAs are probably good as is.
FNPs, Adult gero primary care NPs, pediatric primary care NP -> why not just primary care NP instead? I understand people not wanting to work with peds or whatever but still
Adult gero acute care Np, pediatric acute care NP, emergency NP --> straight up Acute care NP works fine
All DOs or MDs go to "medical school", not "acute care med school" or "primary care med school". Same with PAs!
Then there all the different certifying bodies, ANCC, AANP, plus lots more I don't feel like looking up.
I can understand where those are coming from who like the individual programs but I don't think that is the best for the future.
This isn't meant to ruffle feathers, just to generate conversation. Im interested in hearing personal views.
