Understanding educational pathways for NP, PA

momcinco
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 18:05:17 +0000

Thanks once again to all who have given input re. educational pathways to NP and PA, and who have described various roles.

Since she is our fourth kid this process is not entirely new…but your comments have been very helpful. I have a much clearer understanding of what these routes could mean for us, in terms of geography, finances, and future grad studies.

As I noted my husband works with MDs, PAs, a Psych NP, a Family NP and a Ped NP. It’s all about achieving the right teamwork at each of the three community clinics, which treat different populations and use different staffing combinations.

Next step is D interviewing a PA, the Ped NP and the Family NP (clinic manager). I would love to see her as any of those roles, or another she hasn’t even discovered yet. Maybe she will apply for a summer internship.

I have learned the hard way from the first three kids that the moment will come when I have to back off as a parent. We’re not there yet, but that time will arrive. Her first decision will lead the way to all those others that follow…

In the meantime I want to be able to help her consider probable outcomes and consequences (e.g., debt, or how choosing one option closes the door to another). Your posts have been illuminating. Thank you.