moniku

Thanks so much for your feedback.. I appreciate any more advice anyone else has.. the more the better.. as far as PA's .. it's funny , i really thought it was the other way around. that NP's recieved more respect and have more autonomy vs. PA's .. in Rochester, NY anyways.. hmm I was also told NP's can prescribe meds but PAS cant.. is this true ?

Hi everybody, i have a BS degree in biochemical pharmacology and thinking of a career change into nursing.. getting my RN degree first and then straight through to the NP program I shadowed some NP's and liked what they do.. however, i wanted to ask you some questions: 1- is it very difficult to get a job as an NP / FNP right out of school.. do you have to work as an RN for a few years ???? before or not 2- I was hoping to get a job in a Dr's office as an FNP then after a few years get into teaching or administration. 3- I love what NP's do .. history taking, etc... everything teh Dr. does pretty much with little supervision from the Dr's .. but i honostly have to say .. i dont know how i would react to cleaning up vomit.. or urin, stool....i have never done that before... would I be doing these things as a NP.. or not 4 - are the hours flexible.. i was told they are.. my husband has a very hectic schedule with work and i need more flexible hours.. for when we decide to have a family 5- do the Dr's treat you as bad as the public thinks.. or are you respected by Dr.s as a peers....., 6- how about patients do they value your openion.. or do they have the old school mentality that they want to see a Dr. ? Please let me know .. teh answers to the above questions.. as soon as possible ... i only have a few days to make my decision... any feedback would be appreciated.. especially if it's to the above questions.. thanks so much,