My back on topic comment would be... PA because reasons that are too sensitive to discuss around here. PM if you're concerned and want some reliable, non biased info. I'm not in either field and have lots of clinical experience.. I think 6 DNP's worth. This is excluding my time studying of course.
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You don't know much about either of these things, but that makes you a reservoir of non-biased information that the OP should consider when planning out important aspects of his life. Additionally, you haven't landed your residency yet, but consider your own advice "reliable".
The fact that, in spite of those things, you don't see a problem with your approach should give everyone pause.... especially you. And that's consistent with what many of the physicians have said to you on SDN when you've queried on a variety of topics. You are ahead of yourself on so many issues, and this is just one more. It demonstrates moxy, just not very useful.
26 years old having almost completed 4 years of medical school, and probably 4 years of undergrad (maybe 3, because I'll go ahead and assume you are a good student and believe your own hype because of that). Rich life experiences and some medical mission trips overseas, and then deep clinical experience you've racked up along with way between graduating high school and now? When have you had time to do that? The math adds up to you going straight through from high school through undergrad through med school to your current applications for residency.
The OP should definitely PM you to get your read on the situation.
Italianlifter.... I think you have reasonable information in front of you. If you decide to go the route of nursing to become an NP, its a good idea to plan to work to make up for deficiencies in NP education. The NPs I've met that fit into the category that a lot of the PA's and physicians on here are concerned about are generally those that were overconfident. Humility is a healthy for everyone.
