Compare Nurse Prac and Phys Asst

WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

When thinking through the similarities and differences between physician assistants and nurse practitioners, keep in mind the different health care philosophies, educational options, and available specializations to determine which might be the best fit for you. Links are provided below each image to provide you with more information. 

Legal differences between PA and NP

Source: Scope of Practice Links to an external site.

Educational differences between NP and PA

SOURCE:

pa VS np salary.png

SOURCE: Department of Labor and Statistics Links to an external site.