Advice Regarding Potentially Going Back to School to become AGPCNP and Choosing a Good School
Hello,
I'm really considering of wanting to go back to school to become an AGPCNP. I have a total of 13 years experience of nursing 4 years as an LPN working in LTC and 9 years of RN working as a medical-surgical-tele float but I have experience working in Observation/CDU, LTC and LTAC. I've floated to renal,cardiac,Oncology, transplant, GI/GU, neurology, ER Inpatient holds, psych, orthopedics on the top of my head.
My goal is to work in a lower stress environment (like corporate wellness, occupational health, or specialized wound care). There is an opportunity for my workplace to train me on becoming a WOCN nurse and I may take advantage of that opportunity if they decide to hire me.
I have two main questions:
Is my Med-Surg/Tele background sufficient for Primary Care, or should I pivot to ER/ICU for a year? (Note: I am NOT doing Acute Care). I don't want to set myself up for failure.
For those who are from Georgia or FL, What are the best brick-and-mortar or hybrid schools in Georgia or Florida that 100% handle clinical placements? I refuse to find my own preceptors. I've considered Emory, GSU and USF.
I'm open to constructive feedback. I do greatly appreciate.