Jump to content

PAs cannot legally precept Nurse Practitioner Students?


Recommended Posts

So I came across this Upstate University guidelines for NP preceptors which states "Physician Assistants (PA) cannot legally precept Nurse Practitioner Students." Now, I know many NP schools do not allow PAs to precept their students and my program does not allow independent NPs to precept PA students, but this seems like a false claim. Does anybody know if this is actually a law in New York? Anyway, it's their loss because all of my PA preceptors have been absolutely amazing! 

 

http://www.upstate.edu/con/students/preceptor_guide.php

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I have an NP student now so like mentioned it's not prohibited everywhere.

 

As far as their training, At first my student was severely lacking in presentation and exam skills esp MSK exams but I worked with her on that and she's showing real progress. I do see where their training is lacking but I think a good Preceptor can help in those trouble areas. I am actually going to recommend my student as a new hire when she graduates.

 

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

Link to comment
Share on other sites

It would appear as though this statement is not 100% correct.  So, an NP student must be supervised by a physician or NP.  What is the definition of supervision?  Does that mean of there was an MD, PA, and NP in an office the NP student would be involved in an illegal act if s/he spent a couple hours working with the PA?  In my experience affiliations agreements are with one specified MD/PA/NP.  That means that is the person of record (supervisor) of the student.  That doesn't mean that NP student must not work with any other person.  Having this statement on their web page is just further spreading confusion and increasing hostility between our two professions.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to the Physician Assistant Forum! This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn More