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[quote=Anonymous]Nurses like becoming NPs because it pays better and they have more freedom (can prescribe meds).

I have had good and bad experiences with NPs. In theory they improve the system by handling cases that might be too simple or straightforward for a doctor. And they do generally get to spend more time with patients, making them a good option for a PCP (PCN?) where not being rushed can be helpful.

However I have had very negative experiences with NP specialists. I do not feel the training fir their specialty is sufficient and they can have unearned confidence, especially in diagnosis. I've had a gyn NP miss major symptoms, for instance.

There is a reason medical training for fir doctors is as long as it is. It's inconvenient, for them and fir patients, because it leads to doctor shortages. But I'm not convinced replacing a bunch of MD roles with NPs is going to solve things, especially with the current fairly low requirements for training and school to get specialized NP licenses.[/quote]

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