Physician Assistant vs Nurse Practitioner

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nurse practitioner vs physician assistant
physician assistants versus nurse practitioners
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[scarlettbria]

My friend is in PA school and her husband is in medical school at Vanderbilt, and they use the exact same textbooks. PAs are taught to work within their knowledge base and to bring their supervising doc in if the case is too complicated- so you're actually getting the training of 2 medical professionals, including one whose entire profession is stereotyped as giving better patient education and quality time to patients than doctors. I'm cheering that rural areas get access to medicine with PAs.

[ThePAcoach]

@dennis4679. YES I am a professional. If my mistake bothers you, feel free to avoid watching my videos. I have people who really need my help and can overlook a simple "slip" of the tongue. I am not "ghetto" and quite displeased with your tasteless comment. You have a great day.

[mszlanlan]

A P.A. Saved my life! I feel as if a physician may have overlooked my condition being that it was something uncommon. I'm a college freshman majoring in Biology, & I want to be a PA! My moms a Podiatrist & she completely supports my decision. She said sometimes she wishes she wouldve done the PA track, because of the many hassles involved when you have your own practice. PAs are just as credible as physicians! They, too can get the job done! & some of you people should stop being so rude with t

[Flamma_Aeterna]

Let us just appreciate the fact that we have a P.A willing to give out advice on YouTube.

[robynthompson]

I really like your clear and concise explanation on the topic. The multidisciplinary healthcare model will certainly improve the management of the increasingly complicated ill person in a rapidly growing population. Our patients are coming in with bigger problems at all ages and sometimes make it through. I really appreciate our PAs and NPs. Thank you all for your strong work!

[vbrittful]

This was great. Thank you for your time you shared.

[mrPregabalin]

You handled this particular situation so gracefully. Keep up the good work and peace!

[AlleyC]

I support your statement completely Lani....We need all the Help of our healthcare professionals so ...Get a Life ppl who has a problem with P.A!!

[Svoboda]

@DeepCrimson the nursing model is based on holistic care, I mean psychosocial basically. while this characteristic can be downplayed as inconsequential in your care, it is amazing how little some MDs may know about how patients respond to proposed interventions. However, as an FNP student, I would prefer an MDs knowledge of medicine over an FNP, considering they go to medical school and learn the human body to the biochemical level. But if I have an anxiety fueled problem or STD, give me an FNP

[steph]

I love this video. It is short and to the point. I try to use it when explaining to family members and friends that have no idea what the difference is among MD, PA, NP. Before I went to NP school, I was trying to decide which track I wanted to take: PA or NP. This video is what changed my life and really prompted me to take the NP route. I think they're both excellent, top quality providers. I just wanted the option for independent practice if ever I decided to do so in the future. Thank you!

[LuckyDukeSeven]

@Balla0220
I'm a Physician who works with PA's. They are incomparable, and no, they do not learn 75% of what we're taught in Medical School.

As I said- PA's are fine. But they're no where near physicians. Resident Physicians are typically much more prepared than they are- which make sense.

It's the reason PA's make 80K and the average physician makes 200K.

[miscapb]

VERY insightful. i've been wondering the difference between the two, and this really cleared it up for me.

[rwbrdms]

Ive worked in the e.r. for over 10yrs and believe me, ive worked with some awesome pa's /np's and some really crappy md's...and vice versa but dont discount them there are alot of great providers as np's and pa's.

[Svoboda]

true, true. i hate the fact that PAs are defined by MDs, PA is an awesome field, but they will always be held down by MDs, whereas NPs are defined by very serious women whose goal is to make DNPs equal to or greater than MDs. not necessarily a good thing or a bad thing, just different, but of course i would say that being in FNP school

[mynaps]

Nurse Practitoners have strong emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. they are able to diagnose, treat, and manage chronic health condititions. Nurse practitoners are not trying to take over the job of the doctors. They are trying to work with the doctors and other healthcare professionals...some MDs, and PAs understand that!

[CoCoaIgboko]

NPs also use a medical model. This is why you see accelerated nurse practitioner programs that accept students from different career pathways. They work towards their RN which is based on the nursing model, then work towards the NP that focuses on the medical model. This is clearly evident because NP's diagnose and prescribe. NO nursing model is solely going to prepare the NP to practice in this way. Just saying...

[mikalawnder]

omg you just helped me figure out my career

[dofusbutthead]

Your vids are alrite pacoach. Im in cc with the intention of attending pa school.

[whonose]

Stated all facts unlike the majority of these opinion based videos people post. You listed the major differences between the two and left it there. Solid information !

[sanaetony]

hello in my PA application they are asking to specify which union i would prefer to affiliate with oce i become a physician assistant. help pls.