1/15/2010

How do get certified in a specialty area such as cardiology and endocrinology?

How do get certified in a specialty area such as cardiology and endocrinology?

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Thanks a lot, school (PNP Masters Program) is going good. We just started this week. I was curious about how a pnp becomes certified in cardiology, endocrinology, or oncology? How much time it takes, are tests taken or what. I never knew how a person goes about doing that.

thanks,
Z


Z
Hi, The only specialty area, at this time, that needs a special certification is Acute Care. That is either take by doing PNP in Acute Care or if you take the PNP in Primary Care track then you can do additional post masters certification. For other specialty areas, it is very much dependant on your RN experience. You can work while you are in school in pediatric Urology, Ortho, Oncology or whatever specialty area you are interested in. A broader unit to work in is Med Surg. I would look at having 3-5 years of RN experience in a relevant unit to then work in that unit as a PNP when you graduate. I hope this helps. Thank you.

Warm Regards,
Jill Gilliland
President
Melnic Consulting Group
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