Spartan16

Wow Thanks! That is great information! How long was the MSN program and did you have trouble finding a job without the floor nursing experience? I have considered the MSN for some time knowing that I can get in a direct entry program if my pre-reqs are solid and my only concern was the job search. I went through it once before with a Business degree in Michigan; nearly impossible to get a decent job!

Thanks for the response!! My main concern is the cost of going to school for PA or ABSN+NP. I do appreciate the advice! I will have to do some more research on the medical vs nursing model. When you mentioned the NPs can provide on their own, do you know what that consists of that the PA does not? Thanks again!

Hello friends, I am wondering what helped you make the decision to go the nursing route if you were considering PA or NP careers. Right now I am weighing tuition costs(ABSN + NP vs PA), admission requirements i.e. GPA, clinical experience. I have worked in a hospital for a few months as a PCA to log clinical hours for applications. The frustrating part is seeing that the pre-reqs for accelerated BSN programs are the same , and often more, credit hours than P.A. school requirements which is going to be my first step. I know the individual programs are totally different but in the end NPs and PAs can offer such similar careers that the decision to go Accelerated BSN-NP or PA seems to be the biggest factor. If you have had to make this decision before or if anyone has any perspective to offer on this please drop a post! I would appreciate it very much! Michael