It varies from state to state, but a nurse practitioner can usually do everything a PA does, and often more. read more
Registered nurses actually have several paths to go in advancement of their career. They can become nurse practitioners (NPs), which is the usual upward movement of RNs, or they can also become a physician assistant with a little more education. Both the NPs and PAs are accomplished clinical professionals. read more
I understand that there are PA programs that are about 2 years long. Someone also told me you need to work in the medical field in some way before going to become a PA. read more