SopranoKris Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Making progress towards the long journey of being ready to apply for PA school. I decided to complete my BSN in Nursing before applying to PA school. I feel that the training and patient care experience will make me a more well-rounded candidate. I've been debating between PA and NP for quite some time, but PA just appeals to me so much more than NP. I think getting the RN background will give me enough exposure to ensure I'm making the right decision. And, if anything should happen and I don't get into PA school, I've got a good career to fall back on. I'm starting nursing school in the Fall and I'm very excited! :=D: I'm in a part-time program, so I'm still able to work on courses towards the Bachelor's degree and PA pre-reqs at the same time, while getting in paid HCE hours. 11 more semesters to go (about 4 years) before I'm completely done with the BSN. I feel like it's a LONG road ahead, but it will be well worth it, in the end. Anyone else in the same boat with a long way to go before being able to apply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Wow! There are lots of ways to get to your goal; I hope this way works for you. If it were me -- and it isn't! -- and I had a BSN, I would certainly at least apply to an NP program. It's only another year (longer, I suppose, when they all start getting DNP degrees) and, at least in my part of the country, they are well-respected. The PA route is stronger clinically from what I see and I am happy with my career choice. BTW, I got my HCE through EMS while I kept my day job. (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1479372099/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk) Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnfromAZ Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I am a nurse of over 5 years and starting the journey to apply to PA school/ starting prereqs. I think I will make a great PA because of the background I have. The route to NP school would definatly be easier for you and I but even though PA/NP share same roles in many settings the training is EXTREMELY different. I think Ill make a much better PA (hopefully working in a trauma center or ICU) if I sweat out several years of cadaver dissection and the sciences than writing research papers on nursing theories and outcomes (DNP will be a doctorate of research). Good luck in nursing school and beyond! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SopranoKris Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 @UGoLong - I'm trying to keep an open mind on PA vs. NP. However, I am strongly leaning towards PA right now. It just seems like what I want to do. @rnfromAZ - Thanks! I'm looking forward to starting the program. I agree, I think PA has the training that appeals to me. Good luck to you! When are you applying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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