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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've been an NP for 14 years. The market has become oversaturated. There are too many pay to play online-mostly programs that churn out subpar practitioners that are ill prepared for the job. I have heard multiple times that we are headed toward an APP (NP/PA) surplus and a physician deficit.

It was an awesome opportunity for me in 2012 but not sure I'd recommend for my kids. Also I have a masters degree and the entry degree for most NP programs is now a doctorate (DNP) which is more time and money.

Not sure what healthcare path I would advise my children btw. Nursing is physically and emotionally draining. Pharmacy seems most likely to be AI replaced. Physician maybe but it is a huge time and money commitment. [/quote]
I’m a nurse (RN) and I agree with all of the above.  Way too many online diploma mills churning out NPs who have no business being advanced practitioners.  Seriously.  I have co-workers graduating NP programs who I wouldn’t trust to take care of a chia pet.  Many are having a hard time finding jobs after or figure they make same amount of money as an RN with some overtime. PA schools prepare folks much better in terms of pathophysiology and pharm.   I think it used to be a great career choice but it’s losing its legitimacy among healthcare providers because of the lowering of standards. [/quote]

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