darky,
wow dude. first of all, if you could point out one statement where i "bashed" hygienests ability and income i would greatly appreciate it. i believe i was surprised by the salary they command, i never said they don't deserve it no state they should be paid any less. also the comparison of PA to RDH salary links was just to show that PA's do in fact command a higher income and the education comparison was to illustrate the FACT that it takes more schooling to become a PA. i apoloigize for simply underestimated their income (RDH).
second, you did imply that 1 semester of aspects may be difficult. you listed some courses (stats, a&p, micro, and 1 semester aspects of chem). you then went on to say they were no cake walk. well great, but throw Organic (2 semesters), Bio (2 semesters), Physics (2 semesters, yeah that's kinda a big one too) and lets not forget a psychology course (General + either developmental or abnormal) and the academic pre-reqs become much much more difficult. so there is a right "bash" as you put even though it is not my intention. i'm merely stating the facts. I hate to sound harsh and I apologize and hope GavinC doesn't ban me, but I feel I have the right to defend myself. please don't be such a liberal and try to put words into my mouth that were not stated. it's all good though darky, i aint mad at ya.