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Originally Posted by natickdan
Facts can be skewed to benefit an argument. The link seems a bit biased to the NP profession. As a parent of both an RN and PA, I realize both professions provide an important role and they will continue to play a critical part in our health care delivery service. However, my issue with the link is it provides a broad brush definition to roles and responsibilities of two respectful professions that may differ from state to state. As an example, in MA, PA's can have their own practice as long as they have an MD associated with that practice ( MD does not need to be in the same building, town, city or county ) and PA's now get the same insurance rate as an MD. Also, I have not met a PA practicing who does not have a Masters in Physicans Assistant Studies. Again, these are two admirable professions that, at times, provide similar services. Their roles and education, however, may differ depending where you are. If you are happy with your NP or your PA, then great. In my experience, I have received health care from both and it has been positive. My point is to be careful when you are presented with a link that may present skewed or less than accurate information.
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My point is to be careful when you are presented with a link that may present skewed or less than accurate information.[/QUOTE]
Also, I have not met a PA practicing who does not have a Masters in Physicans Assistant Studies.
Also be careful of people who give advise based on there own experience which may not always be accurate
http://www.sa.sc.edu/oppa/files/2011...l-Programs.pdf
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Originally Posted by graciegirl
I didn't know a person who is not an M.D. could do those sorts of things without direction from an M.D. Correct me if I am wrong. A nurse practioner is the same as a physicians assistant and they have a PHD in nursing?
We didn't have Nurse Practioner's practicing on their own in Ohio.
We were just talking about how different medicine is here last night. That is the ONE thing I am disappointed about in the TV area, lack of really GOOD doctors as I knew them in Cincinnati and the very strange dental folks here too.
If you find an excellent doctor, you are on a waiting list for 18 months.
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Originally Posted by graciegirl
I did look it up just now and I was correct in that in Ohio nurse practioners must practice under the direction of a licensed physician.
So this obviously varies from state to state.
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A nurse practioner is the same as a physicians assistant and they have a PHD in nursing?
"Wrong"
We didn't have Nurse Practioner's practicing on their own in Ohio.
Rural Private Practice
most states require a COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP with a MD.
so--if you meant totally alone you are "right"
if you meant their "own practice" then you are "wrong"