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1. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   jstuben replied to jstuben's topic in NP

   One comment I will make is regarding the training you get in NP or PA school. For all prospective persons considering one education or the other, the most important aspect of what education you choose is the amount of training you will receive specif...

2. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   jstuben replied to jstuben's topic in NP

   Dear colleagues: A little over four years ago I posted the original question as I was planning to advance my medical education. I must say it has been a lively discussion, with too many uneducated and inappropriate statements. The anonymity of the in...

3. What is "Nursing Theory/Model"?

   jstuben posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I am looking into nursing. I keep hearing about the "Nursing Model" and "Nursing Theory." What is it? How is it different than the "medical model?" Also, I've heard some nursing students, as well as employed nurses criticize nursing theory and...

4. PA's faster than NP's in ER??

   jstuben replied to Lilith's topic in NP

   Just thought I would throw this into the mix, because I am currently researching NP and PA school. I work in an ER with PA's. My understanding is that few, if any, PA schools will let you in without >2000-4000 hours of hand's on experience (ie. yo...

5. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   jstuben posted a topic in NP

   Hello. I am considering NP and PA school. I have a few years of experience as an ED Tech in a Level 3 Trauma Center in California (busy, but not too intense). Our ED is staffed with PA's no NP's. I have a few questions about clinical differences betw...