Which route? ? FNP or AGPCNP

[David Offenbaker, BSN, RN]

I am somewhat torn, and I'm sure you've all seen this one before... but here it goes.

In my 10 years as a nurse, I have worked with adults-- primarily older adults. I figured that adult-geriatric primary care NP would be the best route. Then on the other hand, I figure if I went for the FNP route I could see those patients and then some. I want to be marketable, so my fear is that if I go for AGPCNP I might really limit myself. I have ZERO experience with OB patients and very little interaction with pediatric patients (although I get along great with kiddos).

Thoughts and guidance, please!

Dave

[besaangel, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, RN, APRN, NP]

FNP is most marketable for sure... Check your local market to see what the job prospects are but consider each option carefully as you dont want to choose a restrictive option unless you're very sure. All the best!

[staphylococci, NP]

I didn't have any experience with Peds or OB/GYN before starting my FNP program. It definitely was a steeper learning curve for those three semesters, but I managed to do very well overall. Peds was actually my favorite rotation during school! If you're looking to be more flexible in terms of which ages you can see, then I would go for FNP. You can always work for a practice that sees primarily adults if you're FNP. It's nice knowing that I can see the occasional pediatric patient or two if need be.

-Recent FNP graduate

[Cllaws889, BSN]

I would definitely say FNP is the most marketable. Even if it is a primary care track depending on your prior experience with acute care you shouldn't have any trouble landing an inpatient job or something along those lines. At least in my state (IN), we are stretched so thin for providers that anyone is deemed trainable in any setting.