Behind the Badge: The FNP Role Explained

08/05/2025 13 min
Behind the Badge: The FNP Role Explained

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All of the NP track options are confusing. I'm Kati Kleber, an MSN-prepared nurse educator and in this video I'll explain the FNP role and differentiate it from other NP tracks. Full article → https://www.freshrn.com/fnp-vs-agacnp/ We discuss: What is an FNP, really? Why the "family" part actually matter NP tracks and scope of practice explained What makes the FNP role stand out FNP vs. AGACNP vs. PNP and more What real NPs have to say about their roles I have a platform full of free resources for current and prospective nurses. Here are a few! The ultimate guide to different NP speciality options → https://www.freshrn.com/online-nurse-practitioner-programs/ Resource hub of nursing degrees and programs → https://www.freshrn.com/nursing-degrees-and-programs/ Free nursing school planning workbook: Compare schools, track tuition, and plan your next move (RN or grad school) → https://www.freshrn.com/planner/ Need to take out loans? Use Juno to join a collective bargaining group and score lower interest rates—usually 1–4% better than the big-name lenders. Free to join, and it can save you thousands → https://www.freshrn.com/juno Join 30K+ nurses: Real talk. Career clarity. Nurse-to-nurse tips straight to your inbox → https://www.freshrn.com/email-sign-up Connect With Me Online! Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FreshRN X: https://x.com/Kati_Kleber Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Fresh_RN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kati_kleber/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshrn  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freshrn 

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