Which NP specialization is appropriate for nursing homes?

[Gentleman_nurse, MSN]

Was just thinking about this since someone I care about deeply is there. Acute Care, FNP, ANP/G all seem to be missing something. Just wanted to get your thoughts.

[Annaiya, NP]

Why do you think those are missing something? I think the ANP/G would be the most appropriate. I'm not familiar with nursing homes so much, but a PA basically ran the long-term care unit I was in during school. I think it's a place where an NP/PA can really do some great things for the patients.

[Gentleman_nurse, MSN]

Why do you think those are missing something? I think the ANP/G would be the most appropriate. I'm not familiar with nursing homes so much, but a PA basically ran the long-term care unit I was in during school. I think it's a place where an NP/PA can really do some great things for the patients.

Here are my thoughts:

FNP covers the lifespan in primary care. A lot breadth but not depth in geriatrics

ANP has more depth in geriatrics but still in primary care. Nursing home residents are sick enough to require nursing care but not enough to be hospitalized.

ACNP you can care acute sickly residents but your primary care basics are lacking.

I'm sure with the right mentoring anyone could these NP's could fill the role. I was just thinking about the education preparation.

[Corey Narry, MSN, RN, NP]

I agree that AGNP, AG-ACNP, and FNP are probably all appropriate with the right amount of on the job mentoring. However, as someone who graduated from an Adult Acute Care NP program (prior to the transition to AG-ACNP), SNF's and Nursing Homes are the last place I would want to practice my acute care skills. Not that I look down on the setting (because I don't), I just feel that it is not an optimal setting for skills taught in my program.