NP VS. PA | What's The Difference?

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NP vs. PA | What’s the Difference? What is Similar? In today’s video we will take a look at Nurse Practitioners (NP's) and Physician Assistants (PA's) and see what makes them similar and how they are different. We will talk about the differences in the role, how the schooling looks, what degree is required, what regulations there are for the two professions, and what the two professions can do once a degree Is obtained. There are so many wonderful things about both PA’s and NP’s and I hope today’s video highlights that!
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@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

**I am aware it is Physician Assistant, but didn't catch my typo at the 5 second mark until after editing. Sorry guys! No offense meant! **

@MHSMagicLuver 5 жыл бұрын

Nurse Liz I was just going to comment and then saw this. As a PA student I have to correct people quite often that there’s no apostrophe.

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Lisa oh gosh I bet!

@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro 5 жыл бұрын

Nurse Liz None taken!😀

@alytheamccoy5150 5 жыл бұрын

I want to do Neonatal NP.

@jalenjagger6389 2 жыл бұрын

i know Im asking the wrong place but does anyone know a method to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly forgot the login password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me

@jcbonner5044 5 жыл бұрын

This is honestly the first unbiased PA vs NP video I’ve seen. Thanks!

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Thetruth00008 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. I’m finding that most of the PA videos are biased

@MadristaSisam 4 жыл бұрын

@@Thetruth00008 Same can be said about np sadly

@missp1176 4 жыл бұрын

I am currently a medical assistant, and I was extremely 100% sure I was going to go to nursing school and become and NP. but watching this honestly helped me SOO much, and I honestly think PA would be a much better fit for what I want to do! Thank you for sharing such great information! ❤️

@marykayandelle 2 жыл бұрын

good decision!

@Inamichan Жыл бұрын

Hello fellow MA!

@TM-pf1hs 5 жыл бұрын

My goal is to be an acute care pediatric nurse practitioner. After my son's experience in the NICU with him being on ECMO for 12 days and having an left MCA stroke...this will be me giving back

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

What An amazing way to turn that into a positive thing for so many people!

@samanthagilbert412 5 жыл бұрын

You could also think about being a neonatal nurse practitioner, that’s what I’m thinking about becoming

@bleu1306 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for providing so much information and spreading so much positivity in your videos! I'm thinking of getting into bsn program fall 2020 and eventually into FNP or Psych NP!

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome plan!!

@CS-yr5jr 5 жыл бұрын

You are a godsend for me. I’m in nursing school right now and I’m really wanting to become a nurse practitioner. I’m really glad to have come across this channel. You answer all my questions and you’re so helpful. Thank you!!

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

@antoniochildres7360 4 жыл бұрын

My current goal is to be a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Thank you so much for the content that you put out. You’re incredible!

@dochouse4528 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love everything about you, your personality, your humor, your videos and the fact you are very personable and relatable and always give an honest and neutral perspective on things. You are always so full of energy when you talk. Its infectious in a positive way. Well done.

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

aww thank you so much!

@ryanpainter9577 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help; I'm really wrangling with this decision currently. I originally went to school as a premed and biomedicine student, then dropped out, because I was working night shift as an OR and anesthesia tech: I discovered that I preferred nursing over medicine. Well, fast forward to now, I'm an LPN on a subacute floor, and have been aspiring for years to be a trauma/flight RN/NP. The problem is though, I still need my BSN, and I'm having difficulty funding and relocating to do so (LPN to BSN bridge that is). However, I could relatively easily finish out a BS online, and then go on to PA school, and work in a surgical/trauma/emergent/ICU setting. Thanks for the unbiased overview, and the reassurance of the diminishing divide between these careers. In the end, it is what you make it, and I know I have the nursing model at heart, no matter which I choose.

@andrewjackson9341 4 жыл бұрын

I am applying to PA school in a couple of months. This was such a great explanation about the differences between NPs and PAs! I've heard other explanations but this is by far the best I've seen.

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

thanks! Hope the application cycle treats you kindly!

@Waleed.869 3 жыл бұрын

Are you now in pa school? How is it?

@gracembakop2813 5 жыл бұрын

Loveeeeeeeeee your video lizzz, this is by far the best and unbiased video I have seen so far when comparing PA and NP's

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful :)

@laurenporres3190 5 жыл бұрын

I recently discovered your channel last semester and wish I had discovered you sooner, because you literally have given me so much information and knowledge that I've used in the classroom and in clinical settings. Keep doing you girl, you inspire more than you know

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad it’s been helpful! Thank you for the encouragement ❤️

@Gutts23 4 жыл бұрын

As of right now, I just got into Nursing School. As soon i became a CNA I knew I wanted to work in the ED; however, life took me by surprise when I didn't find a position as a new CNA & I got a job in one of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Step Down units. I swore I would go after my 6 months of being there that I’d go to the ED. That changed on my 60th day when on a night shift one of my patients coded and I got to do compressions for three different cycles. Two years later, I finally got into Nursing school and have my heart set on the CardioThoracic ICU. If all goes well, I could see myself there, but as of right my heart & goals lay in the Heart Center not only as an RN, but as PA or acute care NP. Also- thank you so much on your insights about varies nursing perspectives and other careers pertaining to medicine. You inspire people like me, baby N(M)urses that it all is possible.

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

That's quite the journey! I'm glad you've found what you want to be doing. Also, thank you so much for your sweet words!

@maryannbatchelder8047 4 жыл бұрын

I have been an RN For 11 years and I am currently in my second year as an FNP student. It was so refreshing to see this video. I personally have had the pleasure to work along side and receive excellent care from some amazing physicians, PAs, and NPs. I plan to specialize in urology which has been a passion of mine as an RN-I chuckled when you mentioned the podiatry people.

@joegernot3919 3 жыл бұрын

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@BarelyInsanity 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, subscribing for sure. My fiancé is stuck in between PA (og number 1) and now nursing with a goal of NP. This was a great walkthrough

@jameswolfe1487 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a RRT going to school to be a PA. Love the unbiased review

@CognitiveBias3 5 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say that you are awesome. Very informative, concise and unbiased video. I hope you create more content about PAs in the future. :)

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

So glad they've been informative!

@leonidbrain 5 жыл бұрын

I just got accepted into nursing school! So excited to start my journey, so thank you for this wonderful video! It really put things into perspective for me

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

congratulations! That's super exciting!

@leonidbrain 5 жыл бұрын

@@NurseLiz Thank you!! 😊

@tylerbennett4908 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy how positive your videos are in addition to being informative and helpful :)

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

So glad they’ve been helpful!!

@ruleighdy 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video.... I am currently undecided between getting into whether the MD/PsyD/PA/Np road, so I feel watching your videos could assist me in my decision!....

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

There's definitely so many great options! Best of luck as you sort through things!

@tamiburke5959 5 жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful! It gave me so much clarity. I never understood exactly what “medical model” and “nursing model” meant until now. Thanks 😋

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

@teenie418 5 жыл бұрын

Great informative video! Thank you for sharing it. There does seem to always be that underlying issue about who is better. I have also teetered back and forth on which direction to go. But you mentioned that there are always workshops you can do to gain more skill in an area like suturing or learning more about placing a central line or chest tube. I think for me that the decision to go NP has been difficult because I really love the skills and clinical rotations that the PAs experience that you don’t get with NPs. However, if I can do workshops or certifications then that would be awesome!!

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

They are definitely a great option!

@veronicapegram3092 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I am a new AGPCNP with 25 years as a RN. I found this video to be very informative and I look to seeing more from you.

@NurseLiz 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@savannahsmith4185 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Such a helpful video. I've been trying to find this info!!!

@sohntiseosorio8321 5 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy I found your channel.

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you did as well! Welcome!

@ornelafankem1835 4 жыл бұрын

You break everything down so well. you are soooo soo helpful. Thank you.

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

i'm glad its been helpful!

@TSLOZackC 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanations! Would love to learn more about NP specialty options! (I think this helps demystify some of the "limitations" or stigma between NP/PA/MDs ). Have you known any NPs to pursue emergency medicine, or would this more commonly fall into the PA niche, like surgery?

@caribaez5711 5 жыл бұрын

Somehow I wouldn’t know what to say if I become a physician associative so I would choose nurse practitioner because it seems NPs scope of practice is more independent even though they still need some authorization of the Physician. I like nurse practioner very much.

@justinabenson7229 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. I'm looking into PA

@jcastil7 5 жыл бұрын

I just started my BSN program last week, so the jury is still out on which specialty I would like to pursue but I think I would like to work in the NICU or L&D. I find the rapid development of babies extremely fascinating.

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely such a neat thing!

@mattjohnston7705 5 жыл бұрын

From the bottom of my heart. Thank you so much for this video. Been trying to decide between the two for a while and every other video I’ve seen is so biased toward one. This is such a good rundown of both. Thank you again!

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad! There is definitely crazy bias out there. People are wild haha

@paulastafford1642 Жыл бұрын

Accurate and fair comparison. Thank you. I'm a retired PA.

@badermax 4 жыл бұрын

Love your channel nurse Liz! Would be nice if you touched on the nurse anesthesia specialization. We're not this other species in advanced practice nursing roles the rest of nursing makes us out to be.

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

haha I fully agree about not being a different species! I just have no experience with CRNA's, and never had a desire to be one so I dont have much to say on the topic!

@oloruntoadebenjudahdawotol7531 4 жыл бұрын

I love this video this is an excellent breakdown thank you

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

@cosmoelectra 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! Love your videos. I’m a PA. A constructive observation we are Physician Assistants not Physician’s assistants (we frown on being owned by doctors) 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love the vid *hugs*

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

I literally caught this while I was editing and was like craaaap. Thank you for pointing it out! I’m glad you aren’t owned by people 😂🙂

@stephanieperez2458 5 жыл бұрын

Ana Cristina hi how is it being a PA

@MtbRN2MD 5 жыл бұрын

Unless youre married to one. Lol

@cosmoelectra 5 жыл бұрын

Stephanie Perez it’s the best decision of my life ❤️

@mike112693 4 жыл бұрын

cant believe there are people like this crying over the title spelling when it still ends up meaning the same thing

@MilkPlusChocolate 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I found your video!!! I was wondering if there's a difference in upward mobility, schedule flexibility, as well as job outlook between the two?

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Not really! I believe they are anticipated to be very comparable

@canaanevans2953 4 жыл бұрын

This helped me SO MUCH!!! thank you

@toni723 2 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful, thank you for the information

@andreakuenzel3483 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I work in dermatology now, but when I get my FNP I want to be in primary care ❤️

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

That is going to be so insanely helpful!! As you know, seem and I struggle

@ypmm53 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you for clarifying!!!

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@avagonzalez3237 5 жыл бұрын

This is soo informative thank you! Much more helpful than google :)

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful!

@allisondyamond487 5 жыл бұрын

I’m a CNA in the nursing float pool and considering nursing school. This was an extremely helpful vid on the differences between PA & NP. Thanks a lot!

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro 5 жыл бұрын

Allison Dyamond Hooray for CNA! I did that for 7 years whilst working on my B.S. in Biology and later, PA school!

@jessicajones2414 4 жыл бұрын

Omar Abdul-Malik DHEd, MPAS, PA-C Good for you! I bet you’re a fantastic and intuitive provider. I’m a CNA in nursing school, eventually I plan on becoming a NP. I feel that my time spent as a CNA will help me be a better nurse. ☺️

@deetheefoodie 4 жыл бұрын

I am a CNA also! We make the best nurses!

@AshleyMsWeightlossVlog 4 жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful! Thank you!

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

@MHSMagicLuver 5 жыл бұрын

I also wish we could all get along. I had over 10k direct pt hours before being accepted to PA school (CNA and MA). When I was a MA, I worked alongside MDs, NPs and they eventually hired 4 PAs. In that specific practice all of the providers did the same thing. The only differences were that the MD was the only one who did pre op and ADHD. As well as when the PA started (because she had worked in urgent care before) she asked for materials to do things like sutures that no one else did because as PAs we like doing those things. I’m finishing up my first year (3rd semester) and in summer we start learning our skills. I am excited for during. We went to a conference and I paid 40$ to do a 2 hour beginning suture class which was cool. I want to get a job in family medicine when I first graduate for a few years and then go into different specialties like ER, surgery, and GI. It also took me 5 years to get accepted with all my hours of direct pt care and 3.6 GPA. It’s super competitive. I was accepted to 2 schools this year. One school did not say how many applicants they got but I think later one of the professors said like about 1600 and the other school I know had about 2000 applicants and only took 20. So there’s a 1% chance or getting accepted so if you want to do it, you need to work hard and make yourself better.

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Go you for getting in with that competition!! That is amazing!

@dayanacastillo1033 3 жыл бұрын

I’m on my route becoming a pharmacy tech (am 17 years old) and I’m considering one of theses routes but am not sure. This helped a lot :)) thank you!

@NurseLiz 3 жыл бұрын

I"m so glad it was helpful!

@GenevieveRusso 5 жыл бұрын

Just one thing I'd like to add as someone going to PA school at Rutgers! PA schools are coming out with a lot more part-time options however, full-time is much more common. Most schools are in person but some programs (Yale comes to mind) are offering their PA program online. Great video though! Very informative :)

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

This is super helpful thank you!!

@heather2039 5 жыл бұрын

I’m interested in applying to Rutgers one day! Do you mind telling me a little bit about the PA program (3+3) and how you are enjoying it?

@sincerelyyours225 3 жыл бұрын

This was GREAT! Thank you!

@ameliaokiyi6629 3 жыл бұрын

I always thought that I was taking the long way to np but I just discovered pa and I’m so curious about it by it sounds great

@WillieFordham 5 жыл бұрын

I LOVEEE how you said pediatric cardio. I had an open heart surgery at 18 months. I would probably be a OBGYN or Psychiatric

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Hope you are doing well now! Both are such great specialties!

@WillieFordham 5 жыл бұрын

@@NurseLiz I'm doing great and hope you are doing amazing.

@jeca65 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I ran across this video! Thank you for giving some more detail about the differences and similarities between the two.

@jeanniechen5075 5 жыл бұрын

During your clinical year, you still do a lot of book work, just on your own. There are exams and assignments during clinical rotations.

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

For sure! Probably could have clarified that more.

@impressenterprisesllc8704 10 ай бұрын

I want to work in Cardiothoracic surgery as a PA!! Thank you for this video

@jeanmayo2773 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! I can't believe how fast you talk. Guess it helps when talking to patients.

@toni723 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to watching more videos from you

@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro 5 жыл бұрын

Peace be to you NP Liz! I'm a new subscriber and fan!😁 I have been a medically licensed Physician Assistant for almost two decades and currently work as a Hospitalist Physician Assistant in Washington, D.C. where I live with my wife and four children. I work with some awesome NPs! I'm so glad you covered this! I hope the PA profession doesn't become an obligatory Doctorate!😰It's going to keep alot of good applicants from becoming PAs. Why do you think this is happening to the NP profession?🤔I really appreciate the NP education paradigm. I interviewed some, because I some of us PAs never get you guy's training exactly correct! I look forward to more of your videos! I'll follow you on Instagram too!🤓

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thanks for introducing yourself!! So much respect for hospitalists, I couldnt do that! go you! I believe they are pushing the DNP to try to compete with other specialties that require the doctorate. But I'm not in love with how the are implementing the doctorate.

@preciousjbs.ms.3504 5 жыл бұрын

I love your video and I am looking forward to the upcoming video today. So I have my Bachelors in Biology. I have a Masters in Surgical Assisting from a Medical school. During my time there, I completed pathophysiology and clinical Anatomy with the PA students. I fell in love with the PA profession that I started working at a free clinic as a medical assistant to gain patient care experience to pursue PA professsion. HOWEVER, during my time as a MA, I started working with Amazing Nurse Practitioners and exceptional nurses, that I literally rerouted and entered into Nursing school to now Pursue eventually NP. I’ve been conflicted about the PA vs NP for quite sometime, still am at times. I say all that to say I am looking forward to your upcoming video. It might confirm or change my choice!... no pressure!☺️.. just kidding! .. well maybe but I love your videos!😂

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly you can’t go wrong with either! What an awesome background you will have for whatever profession you choose!

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Omg that is so hard! Way to turn it into something positive though! So so impressive

@Thetruth00008 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Awesome explanation

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

glad it was helpful!

@vinnd 5 жыл бұрын

Hello! I really wanted to say that your videos are amazing and really helpful. I am applying to nursing school in May for Fall 2019 and I am super excited. One question I have is what direction should I take when choosing an NP route if I am interested in working in the ER as an NP? Thank you!

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

I would look at job postings in your area for np jobs in the Er! Some want fnp and some want acute care. There are some emergency np programs, but not many. That would obviously be ideal!

@natoh8183 4 жыл бұрын

I hope they don’t go the obligatory doctorate route. Physical therapy has and it’s definitely keeping a lot of people from perusing the field.

@rickybobby3043 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks 4 all the info. I'm currently in an LVN to RN program and will be starting NP school soon after.

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@elizabethparra4354 5 жыл бұрын

Pediatric Neurology! I would love to focus on that specialty. Not very common but I would love to!

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Definitely not common, but hugely impactful

@misshoornazbeauty9560 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Liz, thank you so much for making this video and sharing it with us! I'm currently deciding between either becoming a NP or PA and I feel like after watching your video, becoming a NP matches my personality better (I like to look at humans and their medical problem as a whole) even tho PA and NP are very similar, as you said! Watching all your videos on how you finally decided to choose the NP route!

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad it was helpful!!

@talitharoque7808 Жыл бұрын

I’m hoping to achieve my NP and would like to eventually have three focuses: Family Medicine, ER, and Gerontology.

@cherylann2271 5 жыл бұрын

Right now I’m struggling with FNP or PMHNP, I love both and not sure which option I will choose yet, both programs in my area are DNP and most NP programs in my area are now DNP. My ultimate dream would be to do both maybe FNP first and then get PMHNP certificate.

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

What a super well rounded provider you would be!

@joegernot3919 3 жыл бұрын

@DominicanMeridaLife 3 жыл бұрын

I was researching thinking I would prefer to be a PA but realized I want to be an NP. People go back and forth on this but I feel like NPs are moving towards having more autonomy and PAs are not. It won't be for a while though. It's going to be a slow climb. CNA(done), LPN(in progress), then lpn to adn, adn to bsn, bsn to msn.

@NurseLiz 3 жыл бұрын

Might be a long road, but you can so do it! You're gonna rock!

@riceluv 5 жыл бұрын

I’m an ER nurse and I love it. I would want to advance to an NP in the ER setting. However, I’ve only seen one NP work in my direct department but she is relegated to our urgent care section/fast track in the ER. Never as a main ER provider. I don’t know if it’s just the facility I work for (which I love) but it turns me off if that’s what I’m looking forward to. We also have a Sepsis NP, which I have never heard of before.

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of a sepsis NP, what a cool resource! I think the resposibilities of an ER NP likely vary on location, I know some that function as a traditional ER provider seeing all cases

@riceluv 5 жыл бұрын

Nurse Liz it’s part of our Sepsis power plan for orders. I’d have to find out how we have a Sepsis NP, my educated guess would be due to our patient population (Chula Vista, CA)

@synt7449 Жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you!

@TubeTelivision 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for making this video! I do have a question that I've struggled to find a clear answer to. I worked as a tech for an eye doctor for several years and working in that field made me want to go to nursing school, and eventually become a nurse practitioner in the setting of Ophthalmology. This doesn't seem like a popular or common setting for nurse practitioners. I've worked with several PAs in Ophthalmology, but I've never seen a nurse practitioner in Ophthalmology. Do you know how this would work? TIA!

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ever known any NP's in optho, but that doesnt mean there aren't! I'd look at optho jobs in your area and see if any of the postings are ever open to NP's!

@muhammadshahzad8558 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, first off thanks for the video!! So you were saying that NP and PA can both practice in a variety of specialties? But also mentioned how NPs get educated based on in patient or out patient etc? And PAs generally educated in every field? Please help clarify for me. Thanks

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

NP's couldn't work in both inpatient and outpatient specialties unless they were dual trained. PA's can work in whatever field they would like, they just get less experience in that particular area while in school.

@jerimehawkins6044 4 жыл бұрын

I’m currently an LPN of 7.5 years. Worked in Psych and Neurosurgery, both as a staff floor nurse. Just the ambiance of working around so much intelligence and professionalism really inspired me to keep pushing despite life and its adversities. I’m 29 now, and nursing has been my passion for many years. My dream job is become a Neuroscience Nurse Practitioner. I’ve been discouraged along the way, but listening to you Nurse Liz and reading the relatable comments has been so inspiring. Thanks for being awesome and giving future nurse leaders like myself HOPE & Encouragement 😊👍🏾👨🏾‍⚕️

@vicmtz5135 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video good job.

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@tanyaanderson5514 4 жыл бұрын

I really love your videos! How many years were you an RN before becoming an NP?

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 6 years

@jake2262 3 жыл бұрын

Would I get my clinical experience and health care background after my undergrad? And then apply for pa or np school?

@anastasia1522 2 жыл бұрын

What kinds of procedures can NPs and PAs perform?

@Quietsloths 5 жыл бұрын

I feel like I’m turning my back on nurses but I kind of want to be a pa after getting my bsn but I still have some years before it’s set in stone.

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Not turning your back at all! One of the awesome things about nursing is how versatile it is. And what an amazing background to have to become a pa!

@iGimmie 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds kinda sus to not go NP if you're already a BSN.

@avlih3980 4 жыл бұрын

@@NurseLiz I love you answer

@kathconserv 4 жыл бұрын

High Kitty that doesn’t make sense. Become an NP

@erinhale917 2 жыл бұрын

At the NP school we have to have around 1000 hours, whereas other NP programs have around 670hrs. I go to Bluefield College/University. 😳 We also have had to have clinicals with OBGYNs and PED specialist🙁 it’s helpful but hard. We have had clinicals the whole program with around 5 classes.

@XLeslieDiazX 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. Can I please ask what your schedule looks like as a NP and if you know how that compares to a PA?

@NurseLiz 3 жыл бұрын

Schedules for NPs and PAs are typically about the same, but they tend to vary from practice to practice, and it also depends on what you negotiate for. I work super part time, but another NP could work a lot more. Just depends!

@whitneyonyancha9805 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a second-year undergrad student thinking about becoming a surgical PA :)

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Such a cool career

@MHSMagicLuver 4 жыл бұрын

I know this is 6 months later but im a PA-S currently finishing my surgery rotation and I love it! Its basically being a first assist as well as seeing patients in office and making hospital rounds. I could definitely see myself doing it someday, although I want to start in FM. If you have any questions you can message me on instagram @lisafellispas

@Fatima-hc5dl 3 жыл бұрын

@@MHSMagicLuver Hi, I was wondering how the process of becoming PA works because for a long time I thought they go to pre-med major and then transfer into PA school but not so sure. I would really appreciate if you kindly explain the process for me!!

@ellielavery2567 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!!

@konneraldrich9532 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I was wondering if it is harder to get a job as a pa than as a nurse practitioner?

@jadecalay3949 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve actually seen a lot of ACNP/RNFAs in the OR so the OR is not ruled out either.

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Where do you live?? That’s awesome! I haven’t experienced that at all in my locationsz

@sasrkaria93 5 жыл бұрын

Ive seen a few first assists during my OR clinical also (Virginia/Washington DC). I think if you want to have a surgical role, it depends on which part of the surgery you want to perform. Ive seen mostly PAs operating with the surgeon during the critical parts of the surgery. In my limited experience the NPFAs I've seen usually just open and close. Also just wanted to say how much I love your channel! Found it about halfway through my nursing program and I can't get enough of your little family! Avery is so adorable :) I just graduated with my BSN in December and can certain attest to how much your videos have helped me cope! Thanks for keeping me motivated.

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Sarkaria93 thank you for the info! And I’m so glad they’ve been helpful! Congrats on graduating!

@jadecalay3949 5 жыл бұрын

Nurse Liz Dallas Texas

@marianag8043 Жыл бұрын

For a person who does not hold any health care experience either and a business degree but wants to get into healthcare. Would you recommen going PA or RN?

@kalistasocarras6229 5 жыл бұрын

Liz, thank you for making this video! I am a pre-nursing student (I will start in the fall), and one of the pre-reqs for my nursing program was to get my basic and advanced CNA certifications. I am debating on working as a patient care technician in a hospital. Did you ever work as a CNA or PCT before becoming an RN?

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

I didn’t work in healthcare at all before my first nursing job. Definitely a super helpful opportunity if you can though!

@brittbritt0789 5 жыл бұрын

I was a CNA before RN and it is great experience to understanding bedside care.

@jillianjohnson6032 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Liz! The other day I found your channel and I am absolutely in love! Thank you so much for your videos. I have a question. I know that there are Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse Practitioners. Do you know if its possible to become a Pediatric Endocrinology Physician Assistant?

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you can! Physician Assistant's can go into just about anything!

@jillianjohnson6032 4 жыл бұрын

@@NurseLiz Awesome news! Thank you so much for the reply! :) 🤍

@ngvkhtnw22 2 жыл бұрын

I'm curious, can NP and PA operate independently and charge patients directly for fees for service like doctors? Or they must work as an employee in a hospital or clinic? Thanks.

@reedshue3283 2 жыл бұрын

I have must have worked with about 100 PA's in my career and out of those 100, I'd say 4 of them were actually highly skilled and knowledgable. The rest were either useless or constantly confused but acted like they were totally in control or just totally arrogant but had nothing to back up that sense of self-worth.

@kirpt2530 3 жыл бұрын

I’m confused because I’ve seen NP’s working in surgery. How would someone do that from an NP viewpoint? Side note I’m wanting to work in surgery 🙂

@C3yl0 4 жыл бұрын

Going for PA in pediatric cardiothoracic and neuro trauma surgery as they are my passion. I chose PA over MD because I can’t do multiple specialties. Thanks for your insights. ❤️ 😁

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

awesome!

@nikkinicole4990 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a junior in highschool and I can’t decide with going into nursing and then eventually becoming a NP or becoming a PA. I think I want to go into obygn or neonatal but it will probably change when I get actual experience lol

@Lorenamembreno Жыл бұрын

My daughter is graduating high school and currently trying to understand this differences. For NP she has to go into nursing school? Is that a RN sha has to do? Another question what is the difference between RN/ NP ? Does a NP only work in hospital o in private doctors clinics too?

@SMFortissimo 5 жыл бұрын

I would go into psychiatric mental health nurse practitioning. I have my bachelors in psych, but I’m considering doing an accelerated bsn. I think being a psych np would flow naturally from having those degrees.

@KoasterKid95 5 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea. Apparently psych NP's are in extremely high demand

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely a huge demand for psych np’s!

@tarabrown5539 3 жыл бұрын

I want to work in the OR but I can get my BSN to NP faster than waiting for a local PA program to accept me. Should I continue to wait for PA because of the environment I want to work in (OR) or start the accelerated RN program to NP to get into the OR? My friend also suggested working in the OR as an RN while in NP school. IDK what to do :)

@NurseLiz 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I would look into the jobs that are local to you and see what they prefer. Some hospitals really only go with PA's for their surgical specialties, and others are very NP friendly and willing to train NP's in the OR. I definitely think if you go the BSN route, working in the OR would give you awesome experience and would definitely give you a leg up when it came to applying for surgical NP jobs!

@yashoda86 5 жыл бұрын

I'm an RN working in Neuro ICU & MICU. Previously, I worked 2.5 years on a telemetry unit geared towards post PCI/pacer/ablation. This neuro thing is all new to me, but I'm loving it so far. I work with both NPs and PAs in a variety of specialties. However, I have no idea which path is next for me. I do not know which population I would like to work with, so after watching your video I am leaning more towards PA. Your video is the 4th one I watch and so far the most honest one! Thanks for the helpful video. Still debating...

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@oscarcedeno4413 3 жыл бұрын

Can an NP switch specialties as easily as a PA?

@brianmolina2970 4 жыл бұрын

Can an FNP specialize in a specific branch of medicine? for example dermatology or nephrology. Or do we have to be a PNP or AGNP?

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

There are some post grad residency programs that offer training in specialized areas! Otherwise you can get hired in those specialties, but they have to train you.

@Dezzy372 10 ай бұрын

Future NP with a specialty in Gastroenterology 😊 we love it!!

@ariellealphonse5009 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I am currently in college majoring in pre-physician assistant and I see that you mentioned PAs work with the general population but I wanted to with in a pediatric setting only. Is that possible

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

You will learn all the different specialties, but can choose to then work in peds!