Nurse Practitioner vs Physician Assistant 

I focused on Master’s prepared NPs and PAs. I didn’t go into DNP-prepared or alternative NP paths such as RN-to-MSN bridge programs or direct-entry options - I will do a future video on these paths :)

This is probably the best PA vs NP video I’ve seen! As a PA I really appreciate this as there is typically anti-PA spin 😂 the only thing I would like to add it that most PAs must have clinical experience to get in to PA school. There is a huge misconception that PAs have “no clinical experience. Every one of my classmates has clinical experience.

You always come through with the super informational videos. Keep up the good work. :)

You forget, if you want Psych, you go NP. If you want first assist, surgery, you go PA. If you want Anesthesia or Midwifery, go nursing. Also, if later, should you ever want to go into management or administration, go the NP route. Never seen a PA in any significant leadership role in the hospital, always RN or MD.

Thank you for clarifying.

Great video! Loved the map!

This was like THE best and THE most simplest video that thoroughly explains the difference between a PA and an NP. I love it! ✨👌 Thank you Will! I really enjoy videos that just gets straight to the point. NEW subscriber here! 😊

I looooved this! Though I'd like to add that many PA programs require the GRE and some schools even require students to take the PA-CAT prior to submitting their application. Also, a BIIIIG pro of being a PA is the "lateral mobility" aspect of it. You mentioned that PAs are trained as a generalist, but what that means in a bit more detail is that we have the flexibility to move into any specialty of medicine without having to go back to school to re-specialize! Lastly, as a very minor side note, there is only one nationally approved online PA program at the moment (Yale) but once you get to your rotations, that obviously isn't online! So if anyone is on the fence about choosing between PA and NP, you should also keep this in mind! :D

The interesting truth is that PA's are trained in the medical model of medicine, which is the same model of medicine of Physicians. PA's curriculum was designed in the same manner to how they accelerated the training of physicians during WW2 (Fast Track). PA's are trained in a generalized approach to medicine and MD's are trained with a specific approach. PA's sit in the same classes with MD's but split off as time progresses in there training (Duke University, Idaho University, Northwestern University etc). PA's have 1 didactic (Book learning) year and 1 clinical year (2,000 hrs of hand on clinical experience) and MD's have 2 years of didactic and 2 years of clinical. PA's can enter the workforce immediately upon graduation and largely continue to learn from their physician counterparts, however there are PA's who do go into specific residencies (emergency medicine, orthopedics, OB/GYN, etc). PA's largely have collaborative agreements with physician/hospitals in order to practice medicine. MD's are required to go into a residency before they practice which can last 3 years or longer and have Full autonomy. I can delve into the differences with MD's and PA's as it compares to NP's. Salaries: PA's make $4,000 - $5,000 more on Average than NP's as per reports from BLS. Nurse anesthesiologist are often included in advance practice nurses and will inflate the numbers of NP's. BLS allows you to separate the salaries within the nursing to determine this. PA's have graduated autonomy in 5 states

really well made and insightful video! thanks

Thanks for scatchin the surface of comfounding state licensure

Being a physician assistant is a complete nightmare- I have been out of work for almost 9 months during a pandemic if you can believe that somebody with 26 years of medical experience is suddenly useless during the worst Health crisis that has happened to this planet in a hundred years. The legislation that allows nurse practitioners to practice independently has not been afforded to physician assistants. When you watch the news and you see the medical personnel boohoo over how they don't have enough help - remember that as of November 2020 there are almost 50,000 physician assistants unemployed in America. That's almost 1000 providers per state. They're bringing in the National Guard they're bringing in people from the prison - people are dying left and right but the physician assistants are watching this on tv from the sofa. ARNP they didn't mention anything about physician assistants to the legislature - we've been left behind. We should have worked together and gone to legislation and gotten this done together as mid levels - we should have - but instead between the nurse practitioners only looking out for themselves and the MD's working hard to #stopscopecreep when your loved one dies in the hospital of covid-19 thinking maybe extra staff members could have made a difference maybe it could. Awhite house like that would make any difference I've written my Governor twice I contacted the aapa AMA and State physician assistant agencies. I started work two days ago as a covid-19 screener I'm not employed as a physician assistant -I am useless during covid-19. If you are physician assistant good effing luck.

Thank you for explaining this difference. It very important to know this.

Thank you for this. As of right now I’m going with PA.

I love your videos very informative and concise

Do you know anything about schedule flexibility for PAs vs NPs? Thank you for the video! It was awesome!

This is the best video of comparing the two!

Omg wow this really helped me so much thank you ! I work in a clinic now and also a student in college my main goal was to become a APRN but was interested in PA as well. But now I know the difference in a short simple way thank you !

Your great bro. Like the ending “go out and save some lives” why I’m going to school for Register nursing. Caring for my community and others in general. I also want to open up my own clinic as an NP to control my destiny and legacy when it comes to giving back to our country and world

Perfect breakdown 👌🏾

I'm 21 years old and in 1 year i will get my BSN degree. it's my dream to become a NP like you❤

Great content! I think it’s also important to add that PAs are able to practice autonomously in specific states as well.

keep on going, good content, I will graduate in may 2020 with my nurse practitioner

Only thing I’d clarify, is that the didactic portion isn’t 2 years of med school crammed into a year. Their studies are much more clinical based, akin to our second year of medical school.

Thank you for explaining this. Up to now, I still did not really know the difference 😅

I’m getting my BSN in 16 months! Accelerated programs are great!

There are also entry level NP programs so you can have a non-nursing bachelors just as long as you meet the prerequisites.

Hey Will! Nice video! Can an NP own multiple practices in different states in as much as the state allows NP’s to practice independently?

Excellent clip! Thank you for the sharing the info.

You forgot to mention you can become an NP via online study course. My PA program was part of the School of Medicine and we took classes with medical students.

Great video, do you think it is necessary to go to DNP school, will NP's be required to have it in the future.

How many years did you wait after getting your BSN before going to school for your masters? What do you recommend is a good time for a BSN nurse to go back for his/her Masters?

Both are excellent careers

There are PA programs that are 3 years, such as CU Denver! Also, after shadowing many PAs in different areas of medicine, they have just as much autonomy as an NP both in the hospital and in a clinic setting. Just an observation from CO:)

So My goal is to become a PA. Right now I’m in school for Medical Assisting. Would that count towards me Pre-Requisites? And where can I look for the accelerated programs for PA schools?

Can you create a video about crnas

What are the conditions for applying for a job as a physician assistant in the United States? Do they accept the certificate of the institute?

Do you have to bedside because I want to specialize in neonatal

So u don't have to apply to get accepted into a P.A. program?

Notice neither typicall dont work in long term care or hospice

It also isn't a Masters Degree here for the PA and you don't need clinical experience 😉

I have my bachelor's degree in psych and I have been considering these two options. For the NP route, is there a direct entry way to get into the program or would I have to get my BSN?

its pretty balsy to suggest the first year of PA school is like the first two years of actual medical school combined

Can u pls do a video if np school is really that hard im fifteen and idk about it since reading some articles

Wish this had how many credit hours each degree takes during the masters degree!

I see an NP and she's awesome, that's also personal opinion.

Im going into college but i dont know what rout to take, Either for pa or np.

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Sir I am from india can i do Nursing practitioner course in USA

Are you an acute care NP or FNP?

Hello, Dr. Nurse, can I speak to the Doctor please?

Here in Ontario you only need 2 years of undergrad)

PA school studies is just watered down medical school studies lol

Great video! What's the minimum amount of time a person works as a registered nurse before applying to an NP program?

Can a PA get a certificate as an obgyn specialist ?

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There are a few things that you didn’t point out, which are important to know: PA’s are taught using the medical model(how med students are taught), NP’s are not. Also, PA’s have way more lateral movement for jobs. They can go from surgery to family medicine, to pediatrics, anything. NP’s are stuck since they are forced to have a specialty. This is huge. PA’s also need to take an exam usually GRE before applying to PA school, which you forgot to mention. PA’s need clinical hours before applying to school too. Most of them work as a CNA for a while. About 1000+ hours.

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You forgot that PA’s need to take the GRE or MCAT to before applying...

Nursing experience is BY NO MEANS required to go to NP school. virtual degree mills my guy

"Think of this as the two first years of med school, crammed into one" - Eh, I'd prefer not to, since they're not at all equivalent.

Icu rn here, i prefer to work with acute care nps over pa's. Simply because i question pa's decisions and orders more than np's. I flow better with nps, and my pts usually have better outcome. PAs overthink things, hesitates, and are often afraid to utilize their autonomy to the full extent.

I was sold with P.A. until u said u have to work under a physician at all times.

Can an NP switch specialties as easily as a PA?

Did he really just say first 2 years of med school crammed into two years?🤦🏻‍♂️

California NP will be able to work independently 1/2023

Unlike NPs, PAs actually study medicine.

You left out in your comparison they're both known as mid-level. Little important factor there Bud. Come on now. Family NURSE Practioner. You're still a Nurse. Rolling eyes....

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Now let's talk about how hard it is to get a spot in a nursing program.🙄 All of this shyt is political. Nursing is a practical field and they keep the salaries high because they keep people out of the rn programs. When I was in high school we had LPN programs at the high school. Now that high school only offers CNA programs.

NPs don’t have to have a BSN to become one, there are direct entry programs

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It makes so little sense to have NPs and PAs. It should be one profession. not two.

Thank God I finally passed my FNP test on my 3rd attempt with the help of Mr DAVID, I used his preparation tips. just 3 days of working with him and I passed. I was referred to him by a friend before my exams. Please friends I recommend you to mr DAVID. The man has the key to getting your exam.

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