Nurses have one of the most important jobs in the world and they make a difference in people 's lives every day. Nothing is more rewarding than the joy on the patient’s face after being released from the hospital. Nurses receive satisfaction knowing the impact they have on individuals and their families. However, to become a nurse one must survive rigorous classes and pass the dreaded NCLEX-RN exam. There are four different types of degrees in nursing: Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Masters of Science in Nursing, Doctorate in Nursing, and a PhD in Nursing. The salary of a nurse depends on the highest degree earned and the outlook in employment appears promising. There are many benefits of becoming a nurse and not many nurses say that they
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What is the difference between a Nurse Practitioner and a Physician’s Assistant then? “A Physician’s Assistant (PA) provides medical care under the supervision of a physician... diagnosing and treating patients, ordering tests and reading x-rays” (Differences). On the other hand, Nurse Practitioners usually work independently of a physician and “offer a combination of nursing and health care services” (Differences). The duties of a Nurse Practitioner and a Physician’s Assistant are very similar, but there a few differences. First, Nurse Practitioners are able to prescribe medication in all fifty states whereas only certain states allow Physician Assistants to prescribe …show more content…
Third, the key skills for a Nurse Practitioner are “interpersonal skills and leadership” and the key skills for a Physician’s Assistant are “emotional stability and communication” (Differences). A major difference between Nurse Practitioners and Physician’s Assistants is the type of education they receive. Nurse Practitioners attend Nursing School to learn “preventive based” methods whereas Physician Assistants attend Medical School to learn “surgical based” methods (Blackman-Cockran). Lastly, a Nurse Practitioner earns about $5,000 more than a Physician’s Assistant, which is not that much compared to the annual
What is the difference between a Nurse Practitioner and a Physician’s Assistant then? “A Physician’s Assistant (PA) provides medical care under the supervision of a physician... diagnosing and treating patients, ordering tests and reading x-rays” (Differences). On the other hand, Nurse Practitioners usually work independently of a physician and “offer a combination of nursing and health care services” (Differences). The duties of a Nurse Practitioner and a Physician’s Assistant are very similar, but there a few differences. First, Nurse Practitioners are able to prescribe medication in all fifty states whereas only certain states allow Physician Assistants to prescribe …show more content…
Third, the key skills for a Nurse Practitioner are “interpersonal skills and leadership” and the key skills for a Physician’s Assistant are “emotional stability and communication” (Differences). A major difference between Nurse Practitioners and Physician’s Assistants is the type of education they receive. Nurse Practitioners attend Nursing School to learn “preventive based” methods whereas Physician Assistants attend Medical School to learn “surgical based” methods (Blackman-Cockran). Lastly, a Nurse Practitioner earns about $5,000 more than a Physician’s Assistant, which is not that much compared to the annual