I also believe we have more in common than not, and serve similar interests. We would gain far more in collaboration than as individual groups. It is undeniable however, that we (NPs, PAs, and...
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What is already known on this topic Nurse practitioners have existed in North America for many years An increasing number of such nurses are being employed in the United Kingdom in general...
The February 2000 JAMA included an article that compared patient satisfaction between Medical Doctors and Nurse Practitioners. The conclusion showed that Nurse Practitioners were given a satisfaction...
I agree that more NPs are coming out of school with little to no "hands on" experience as an RN. I do feel this experience is valuable and critical. In the same way I feel a PA/MD is also missing...
My dad is a MD. My brother is a PA, and I am an RN with aspirations for FNP. We have had many, many discussions/debates over topics very similiar to this one over the years. I belive the "special"...