Which is more marketable/more job opportunities: FNP or ANP?

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Family nurse practitioner or adult nurse practitioner?

I would think that FNP has more available jobs since they treat pedi-patients as well since ANP only see....... well, adult patients. I am very conflicted to which specialty I would like to pursue before starting a NP program.

I would like to focus on adult/seniors more which sounds more like ANP but I don't want to limit my variety of patients especially if that means I will have a terrible time job hunting later on.

In your experience as FNP or ANP, please share your experience and advice!

Thank you!

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Adult gero NP S can actually see children age 13 and older. I chose this certification because i have absolutely no desire to care for children younger than that age group. Not sure where you are located but there are an abundance of jobs for ANP and AG NPs too, location will have an impact on your job search as well.

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Thank you for your input, PCURN-BSN!

If you don't mind me asking, what location are you from? I always thought that in general, there are more jobs for RN than ANP, or rather, any NP specialty in general.

Thanks again for your time! :)

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I just relocated to central Florida due to my husband's military assignment right after taking my boards going on 2 months ago. That's is the case there were more than enough positions listed for RN but there were many listing for NPs as well. When i first began applying i was being offered interviews in other states mostly rural areas. So i know the jobs are out there for both, some places are just saturated and it's takes a little more effort. I know the minute clinics ,urgent care clinics they prefer FNP be of the wide range you are able to see.

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I see, thank you again for your input!

Best of luck with your own journey and many successes to you. :)

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I am an ANP/AGNP. There is certainly increased scope with the FNP. I think the question is will you be limited in job opportunities with pursuing the AGNP and the answer to this is likely regionally specific. My area has plenty of AGNPs and I have not known any to be lacking in finding a job if they wanted one. I have heard of several that have been employed in family practice that have later went back for post-masters FNP. AGNP closely reflects the scope of internal medicine and there are plenty of jobs and subspecialties available.

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Specializes in Surgery.

I chose FNP because my background in nursing is both with adults and pediatric patients. I didn't want to limit myself especially since I had previous experience..

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thank you for your input, Alicia777.

Even as an FNP, is there a age limit to your pediatric patients? (like including the entire spectrum from newborn babies to seniors)?

THank you for your time. :)

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Thank you for your advice, jaabrn.

If you don't mind, may I please your location?

I have always thought that NP in general would have more difficulty find a job position but it's probably the area I'm in or something.

THanks again!

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I am in the SE. I also find that jobs may be posted for FNP that are a good fit for ANP. I think this is due to the familiarity of the FNP role. There is also an urban/rural difference and there seem to be more jobs for ANP in an urban setting.

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Thank you for your reply again, jaabrn.

I will definitely keep your considerations in mind. Thank you again for posting. :)

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