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<p>For most graduate nursing programs, you need work experience (1-2 years) <em>after</em> your schooling. All BSNs are going to get clinical experience while earning the degree, that doesn’t count towards experience in terms of getting into graduate school.</p>
<p>You will likely be able to apply to a PA program right after graduation with a BSN. However, I’m not sure that the typical BSN program is ideal for eventual admission into PA school. There are probably required/recommended courses for a PA program that are not required for the BSN.</p>
<p>PA’s and NP’s perform similar duties and fill similar roles in the healthcare field, but the path to each is different.</p>