my dd mostly applied to nursing but I had her apply to one PA 5 yr program since she was originally interested in being a surgeon. If she didn’t get into the PA then they also had nursing. Spoke to admissions, regarding the differences of PA and then a NP. I can’t recall what the school told me about PA, but talked to my bil who is a PA and he said what they told me was wrong. So, I would do a lot of research.
Even now, trying to finalize decisions as far as a nursing program, we are getting different information from different schools. So maybe things really vary from state to state.
My dd is going for NP. Wants to work 2 yrs after BSN to see where her specialty is. SHe feels there are a lot more opportunities. Also some states will allow NP to have their own practice.