What is the difference between a physician assistant (PA) and the nurse practitioner?
The Physician’s Assistant cannot work independently. There must always be a physician available in the practice setting. Most PA’s hold a Master’s degree. PA’s are taught using the medical model of education rather than the nursing model which is more holistic and health education focused. PA salaries also vary depending on where they are working. Websites: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners ( www.aanp.org ) Nurse Practitioner Central ( www.npcentral.net ) American College of Nurse Practitioners ( www.nurse.
