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[quote=Anonymous]I am an FNP with 13 years experience.  Do you want to do general peds, inpatient or specialty?  You might consider FNP as you may have more opportunities and could still work in general peds.  My 1st job was in office pediatrics but as an FNP I was able to specialize in a field where I see adults and children that I enjoy.  I prefer specialty care, usually you get more time for your visits.  The more time you can spend makes all the difference.

I have friends who did the PNP track and some of them burnt out of office pediatrics with 10 minute visits after a few years.  It depends where you land.  Not all offices are like that.

It will definitely be more rewarding than many other fields.  I cannot speak to clinical nurse leader field.

New grad NPs usually make less than seasoned RNs.  It depends on the field, outpatient primary care is usually less.  And it will vary widely depending on where you are.

NPs are scheduled similar to MDs in outpatient setting.  You are usually salaried for specific hours.[/quote]

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