Programs that award a PA/NP

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I am really interested in a career as a midlevel, and I've been considering pursuing nursing for a long time. I think it would be beneficial to learn both nursing and the medical model- they both have great things to offer. I've heard that some places offer a degree that is both PA/NP - does anybody know who offers such a program? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

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I am really interested in a career as a midlevel, and I've been considering pursuing nursing for a long time. I think it would be beneficial to learn both nursing and the medical model- they both have great things to offer. I've heard that some places offer a degree that is both PA/NP - does anybody know who offers such a program? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Stanford and UC Davis offer a combined NP/PA program. Students who are RNs get to sit for both exams at the end. Non-RN students only sit for the PA boards. David and EMEDPA should be able to give you more information as I believe there are some issues now for RN students with Stanford b/c it awards a certificate and not a MSN.

 

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Stanford and UC Davis offer a combined NP/PA program. Students who are RNs get to sit for both exams at the end. Non-RN students only sit for the PA boards. David and EMEDPA should be able to give you more information as I believe there are some issues now for RN students with Stanford b/c it awards a certificate and not a MSN.

Stanford will no longer issue the NP. Davis still has the NP program but you need another year to complete the MSN requirements. In essence both of these opportunities are probably gone. The opportunity cost to get your NP in the Davis program is about $75,000. Pretty steep cost to do pretty much the same thing.

http://pcap.stanford.edu/program/FNP Option Change.pdf
http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/fnppa/aboutprogram.html#conventional

David Carpenter, PA-C

 

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Yeah, I guess that doesn't make much sense, to pay so much for two degrees that do the same thing. I'm still interested in such a program- but hey, if it doesn't exist, or isn't reasonable, then thats the way it goes.
I think that PAs are more thoroughly trained but that for the areas I am interested in- OB/GYN, midwifery, neonatal, pediatrics- being a nurse makes a whole lot more sense. Sooo...thats why I thought if I could do both I'd be like, the best mid level ever!

 

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Yeah, I guess that doesn't make much sense, to pay so much for two degrees that do the same thing. I'm still interested in such a program- but hey, if it doesn't exist, or isn't reasonable, then thats the way it goes.
I think that PAs are more thoroughly trained but that for the areas I am interested in- OB/GYN, midwifery, neonatal, pediatrics- being a nurse makes a whole lot more sense. Sooo...thats why I thought if I could do both I'd be like, the best mid level ever!

OB/GYN depends on the area. Midwife is definitely more nurse driven. Neonatal and Peds depends on where you are. Take a look at who is working in the NICU and peds offices around you, you may be surprised.

Realistically you aren't going to do any of those with the FNP degree from Davis. They are four different NP certifications (although Midwife can do OB/GYN, WHNP can only do GYN. Thats the great thing about being a PA. You can do all of those with the same degree. Opportunity is another matter.

David Carpenter, PA-C

 

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I live in Michigan, and it seems that NPs are the prefered midlevel in my region. I know this isn't the case in all places, however, and I know that in many jobs, nps/pas can apply for the same jobs. I have no idea...making the decision of what to do with my life has been the most difficult choice I've ever made...and I've been in some difficult situations. I just can't decide. I love medicine, animals, people, writing, children...I want to do something that is really rewarding and also challenging. I dunno....to some degree I think that I should go to medical school, but I've thought of sooo many other options that may be better, since I'm not sure if I want a job where you're really chained to work constantly.
To put it flat out: I'm ****ing lost.

 

[Juanito54321]

I am really interested in a career as a midlevel, and I've been considering pursuing nursing for a long time. I think it would be beneficial to learn both nursing and the medical model- they both have great things to offer. I've heard that some places offer a degree that is both PA/NP - does anybody know who offers such a program? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

None. Most PA programs, you must sit in a PA approved classroom. Not both (PA/NP). Was popular at one time in 1988. But that loophole was closed by 1991.