Which specialty as an RN...

[preciouspkgs, ASN, BSN, RN]

will help me the most going for my FNP? I am about to graduate with my ASN, and will be going straight into an MSN/FNP program. My background: I am a licensed midwife, went back to school for my RN and my ultimate goal is to open a rural clinic somewhere to serve the underserved ( birth to death), since so many of those clinics already in place are closing down due to retirements etc.

So my major background currently is OB/Well Woman. I am trying to figure out what nursing jobs to apply for to work while I am in school for my FNP that will contribute the most to my education/skills for when I am OUT of school, if that makes sense?

Also, it doesn't matter to me if I have to move somewhere in or out of state (currently in Florida) to get the job that will help me the most. I'm willing to go anywhere but California - just because of the issues people have getting a license there when they are from out of state.

I would appreciate any suggestions.

[Katie71275]

So if you are interested in eventually doing family practice, I'd recommend a med surg floor. For me, I chose labor and delivery because I want to become a CNM.

[preciouspkgs, ASN, BSN, RN]

Thanks Katie. My only issue with med/surg is that at least in this area - it really tends to just be geriatrics and really basic issues.