bjl12 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 So let's hear it - what made you become/work toward becoming a PA? The Salary? Genuine interest in the profession? Natural process of evolution (for those that were paramedics/nurses/etc. prior to PA)? What was it for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted December 2, 2012 Moderator Share Posted December 2, 2012 Natural next step for a paramedic/er tech with a bs without the need to take ochem..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted December 2, 2012 Administrator Share Posted December 2, 2012 I was on a medical mission, holding retractors for a surgeon who was OK using an EMT as a second assist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Steve Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Paramedic retirement program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted December 2, 2012 Moderator Share Posted December 2, 2012 Paramedic retirement program.[/quote}I thought that was bein a fire fita...wooo kitchen fire..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Steve Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Paramedic retirement program.[/quote}I thought that was bein a fire fita...wooo kitchen fire..... Tried that...turns out I asked "why" too much...silly me kept trying to engage my brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoTheEvolution Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 First, for me: having already had a bachelor's degree, wondering what was the highest level in healthcare I could get to via the quickest route? Second: Flexibility in job possibilities post-graduation, both in ease of transition to different specialties, and PA jobs available in my region. (overall job security prospects). Third: Salary possibilities not just 1-2 years post-graduation, but 10 years post-graduation, vs. cost of the education program required. Fourth, and most recently: Experience as a CNA at a hospital, while watching nurses do their work, the realization that I know for certain I would get bored with nursing quickly (if I were to choose the longer RN/BSN-to-nurse practitioner route); the thought of being able to examine and diagnose and help create treatment plans for patients w/coordination and under supervision of a doctor excites me these days!!! I would say having worked in a hospital setting for 2 years has only further cemented my desire to be a PA, and has emboldened me to think I can be a great PA when I consider what I bring to the table overall compared to other folks I see working at the hospital, including some doctors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MokahFitChick Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 As a non-traditional student I have thought long and hard about it. I knew for sure I wanted to be in the medical field. It was a matter of what level. First, I thought the RN-NP track was the path I wanted, at the same time I thought Nutrition-PA track would be the path for me. Finally I decided Health and Wellness Promotion-PA route is the best for me. I feel that the research I have done with this degree will help me considerably with helping people. Knowing the theorectial models associated with illness will be useful to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfall Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 For me, I wanted to do something similar to a doctor- able to treat, diagnose, prescribe, etc. When I found out about PA's, I did a bunch of research and shadowing and realized this would be a even better option for me! First, flexibilty in doing whichever/multiple specialties Second, I got to do what I wanted- help people while utilizing life science, plus I like meeting people one on one! Third, yes it's a stable salary. Forth, the duration of the program meets my personal needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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