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Can any NP's out there give me some info about why they chose the NP route instead of the PA route? I'm interested in furthering my education and am curious about what made others choose NP over PA. I am aware of the NP no longer being an option by 2015 and that it will be a DNP from then on.

Currently, I work in the OR and really enjoy surgery which is why I think the PA option would be best for me but definitely want to hear from others. Please reply!! :D Also, do NP's make as much? It seems the education levels are on par (both masters degrees) but I hear PA's make more. Seems ridiculous to spend money on an education and not reap the same benefits!

Any advice you guys want to throw my way would be appreciated...thanks!

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Go to the NP board - its under the Specialty, Advanced Practice tab at the top of the page. You'll find extensive and informative discussion from multiple points of view on your question.

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Thanks for the reply!

Which board? I looked at aapn.org but couldn't find anything.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

The board on this site. Its under specialty.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

check out: nurse practitioners (np) forum discussions.

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I completed an accelerated BSN and am currently in NP school. In hindsight, perhaps the PA route would have been better, although my local school required medical experience for 2 years to be a competitive applicant.

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Specializes in ICU.

While reading this thread... I was surprised to not see this:

:banghead:

lol

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Here is a thread that probably will be of interest in the NP forum:

Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

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