Roksia Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Hello. I am new to this site and not sure if this is the right category for my post. I just need some advice--I am a new graduate RN, BSN '13. I started becoming interested in the PA profession while volunteering in the ED during my last year of nursing school. I have heard of PA's before, but never really gave it much thought. No PA's where I come from. During my volunteer time, I started talking to some of the PA's and after doing much research I have found my new career path--ED PA. I am definitely thinking of taking prerequisites ASAP and eventually applying to PA school. I love advanced science and have done generally well in the BSN program--3.66 GPA, which is not bad considering nursing school is known as a "gpa killer". My biggest fear, however, is what happens after graduation from PA school? I am pretty disappointed with my current career choice--the RN industry seems to be biased, "NO new grads" and getting a job depends on who you know. I know some fellow students who barely made it through school, took the nclex many times before passing and are working in some of the top hospitals because of who they know. I don't mean to bad mouth the profession--registered nurses are great and it is a wonderful career choice for those who really want it. I do not want to discourage anybody. It is not for me though. So my question is--is this something that happens as well in the PA world? Is it all about who you know as well? Or does hard work and dedication have merit? I am foreign and do not have many "connections" here. I definitely want to follow my dream of becoming a PA, but I really hope that this profession is far from what I've encountered in the healthcare market so far. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Just to add-- I am not interested in becoming a NP. I prefer the medical aspect of care. (I really wish I had known about PA before starting my BSN) Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arosswoods Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I've read (don't remember exact source but nothing wacky) that PA student leave school with an average of 3 job offers with the top performing 1/3rd getting 5 or more based on performance during clinicals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delco714 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Nursing school is a GPA killer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAchick Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 It really depends on the area. Where I am from, most new grads will get a job within 6-9 months and it's just assumed that you'll have to work 1 year in a field you don't like in order to shake the "new grad" smell. Where I am in school (another state) it is common for people to get offers during clinical rotations. Too bad I won't be staying here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roksia Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 I've read (don't remember exact source but nothing wacky) that PA student leave school with an average of 3 job offers with the top performing 1/3rd getting 5 or more based on performance during clinicals Thank you. I appreciate your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roksia Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Nursing school is a GPA killer? ...is what I have heard. I don't know. I managed to do okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delco714 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Those who get their GPA killed in nursing school, likely would fair poorly in pre med and PA school... ain't just talking basic A&P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roksia Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Delco, perhaps you are right, but I won't know until I try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted October 25, 2014 Moderator Share Posted October 25, 2014 if you want to be an em pa seriously consider doing one of the 1-2 yr postgrad paid pa residencies/fellowships in em upon graduation. then you will have your pick of em pa jobs, have great skills, and not be a "new grad". there is a list of them at the top of the em forum here that I update regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roksia Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 if you want to be an em pa seriously consider doing one of the 1-2 yr postgrad paid pa residencies/fellowships in em upon graduation. then you will have your pick of em pa jobs, have great skills, and not be a "new grad". there is a list of them at the top of the em forum here that I update regularly. Thank you for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db_pavnp Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Nursing school is a GPA killer? Settle down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted October 26, 2014 Moderator Share Posted October 26, 2014 Nursing school is a GPA killer? I assure you nursing school is a GPA killer, but only because it has nothing to do with intelligence. The questions are poorly written, nursing professors and instructors are evil, and it's tons of nursing theory. 90% of the time you are just guessing what the instructor thinks is the answer. I had a 3.88 GPA before nursing school, I have a 3.93 in PA school with one rotation to go, but only a 3.0 during the two years of nursing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delco714 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Maybe it's the schools? In NY we had a few of the best nursing schools and the graduates normally had pretty high GPAs. What a shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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