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difference btw nurse practitioner and physician?
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Posted over 4 years ago I'm a nursing student and wonder what is the difference btw a nurse practitioner and a physician beside the pay and length of studies? thank you in advance !!! :) |
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| Posted over 4 years ago A nurse practitioner is governed by the board of nursing as well as the medical board. Whereas a physician is only governed by the medical board. There are also some prescribing limits on nurse practitioners. A nurse practitioner can work independently (atleast in NC), but must have a MD that reviews her charts every 6 months or so. You can go to your state's board of nursing website and learn more about a nurse practitioner's licensure/job descrpition. |
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| Posted over 4 years ago I wonder if anybody can answer my question..........it's related to this topic. I 'heard' that in GA, beginning in the year 2012, for RN's who are going for their NP, no more MSN, its going to have to be MD or something like that. I am not sure my source is legit, just wondered if anybody else has been told this. I'm about 8 monthes from my BSN <current ADN now>, and was going to be applying for MSN or PA. Ick, I can barely fathom the thought of MSN !! We only have one heart, take care of it! Angie |
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| Posted over 4 years ago angienw-I think what you're thinking of is the push to make the entry level for NP or advanced practice nurse at the doctorate level,or DNP. There have traditionally been many entry paths into nursing, and in order to give more credibility to the profession there are some agencies (I believe AACN, ANA but corrections welcome) that are pushing for one entry path. You should still be able to practice as an NP or CNS; there is much disagreement on the need and ability for nurses to advance this far (more schooling than doctors without the glory?) and what the curriculum should offer. There are a few schools already offering the DNP program in preparation but it's still up in the air. |
