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thanks for the insight; I think I see the difference now. It seems like the NPs have the same type of training as the DOs, who focuses more on the whole self rather than just the ailment. Honestly, I still have not seen a difference between the two professions (NP and PA) in practice. I've been treated by a couple of NPs and did not noticed them do this "holistic" type of dealing with diseases. They seemed the same as the MDs and PAs I've seen. Next question: are there any NPs that really practice what they were taught in NP school (holistic healing)? I'm sure you guys are out there, but I'm wondering if you are put in a situation where you find you don't have a lot of time to spend with each patient, so you don't have time to do this "holistic" type of investigation with each patient.

Hi all, I'm doing more research about the NP and PA professions and have read a lot about both. The only thing I'm not sure of is the type of training each one receives, either the "nursing model for NPs" or "medical model for PAs." Can you guys tell me more about the "nursing model" approach of training as opposed to the "medical model." thanks.