PA vs. NP

decartes · Nov 29, 2005

I too came to this crossroad and easily chose the nursing route. There seems to be more requirements for PA school rather than NP school. I have also heard that the NP approach to patient care is more preferred by patients (if they can really tell the diffrence).

Hi everybody,
This looks like a great forum. I'm currently at the crossroads of choosing either PA or NP. I've been working in an ICU for awhile and some experience as an EMT.
I was wondering if any of you went through the same type of debate?
From observation it seems as if NP's have more freedom atleast in the Critical Care, EMS, Trauma Arena? Also it looks like the pay is the same too anyway?
Kind Regards Everyone,
MB

suzanne4, RN · Nov 29, 2005

Pleae, please just do a search on this forum. There are already hundreds of threads on this same topic.

And WELCOME to Allnurses.com.:balloons:

Editorial Team / Admin · Nov 29, 2005

hi everybody,
this looks like a great forum. i'm currently at the crossroads of choosing either pa or np. i've been working in an icu for awhile and some experience as an emt.
i was wondering if any of you went through the same type of debate?
from observation it seems as if np's have more freedom atleast in the critical care, ems, trauma arena? also it looks like the pay is the same too anyway?
kind regards everyone,
mb

hello, catamounts and welcome to allnurses.com:balloons:

try these threads found here at allnurses.com

https://allnurses.com/forums/f34/future-roles-np-and-pa-question-123269.html

https://allnurses.com/forums/f34/np-and-pa-payscale-118427.html

https://allnurses.com/forums/f34/fnp-vs-pa-107871.html

https://allnurses.com/forums/f34/does-np-average-more-money-than-pa-can-nps-work-w-out-docs-oversight-101396.html

https://allnurses.com/forums/f34/pas-faster-than-nps-er-89616.html