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Ugh. I am really torn on whether to go into PA or NP, and I often see the 'medical model' being mentioned as a difference between the two. Yet, for all my googling, I cannot seem to figure out, what is the difference between the medical model and the nursing model?
I also am looking for some help on this PA/NP thing. I am trying to figure out what is right for ME, not which is better. So I'm not looking for a fight. Here are my considerations.
1. Time spent in school in relationship to money made- money is tight for me, so I need to get out into the workforce and earn relatively soon. This really isn't my main concern, but it is something I am thinking of.
2. Holistic/compassionate considerations: I keep hearing "NPs are considerate and kind, PAs are cold and medical." But the thing is, I really care about being compassionate towards patients, viewing them holistically and caring about being human. But thats not necessarily DISCOURAGED in a PA school, right?
3. I am interested in primary care, family medicine, pediatrics, neonatal, working with underserved populations. Not particularly interested in surgical specialties.
4. Having an MD or DO on staff is important to me, something I consider important to being a midlevel. I would like prescription rights, and the ability to practice somewhat independently- but its important to me, when I need help, that there is someone I can bounce things off of and get help from.
5. Hours. I want to be able to see my family and have a life outside of work. I would prefer a 40-50 hr workweek...I DO want to work, guys, but I also care about my family and life outside of work.
Thanks so much you guys. I could really use some experiences and ideas on this.
Lindsey
I also am looking for some help on this PA/NP thing. I am trying to figure out what is right for ME, not which is better. So I'm not looking for a fight. Here are my considerations.
1. Time spent in school in relationship to money made- money is tight for me, so I need to get out into the workforce and earn relatively soon. This really isn't my main concern, but it is something I am thinking of.
2. Holistic/compassionate considerations: I keep hearing "NPs are considerate and kind, PAs are cold and medical." But the thing is, I really care about being compassionate towards patients, viewing them holistically and caring about being human. But thats not necessarily DISCOURAGED in a PA school, right?
3. I am interested in primary care, family medicine, pediatrics, neonatal, working with underserved populations. Not particularly interested in surgical specialties.
4. Having an MD or DO on staff is important to me, something I consider important to being a midlevel. I would like prescription rights, and the ability to practice somewhat independently- but its important to me, when I need help, that there is someone I can bounce things off of and get help from.
5. Hours. I want to be able to see my family and have a life outside of work. I would prefer a 40-50 hr workweek...I DO want to work, guys, but I also care about my family and life outside of work.
Thanks so much you guys. I could really use some experiences and ideas on this.
Lindsey