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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I really think that's the future of health care, OP. I will not see an MD unless I have no choice. I always choose a NP or PA as our PCP.  The level of care is consistently so much better.  Go for it! [/quote]

Not to derail the OP's thread, but to respond to this post: Just be sure you recognize that the level of training of NPs and PAs is nowhere near that of physicians before you write off MD/DOs completely. [b]Some NP programs involve online degrees for people with no prior nursing background.[/b] The total number of clinical hours required by some NP/PA training programs is less than what an MD/DO would complete in just a month or two of residency training (=3 years plus), yet in some states they can practice independently. [/quote]

This is completely untrue. You cannot  get a NP without having a BSN and clinical experience first. Most programs require 2 years of floor nursing before you apply.  Some require 2 years of floor nursing in specific fields (ie. if you want to do anasthesiology, you have to do 2 years in ICU first).

You can get an MSN with no clinical experience, but that doesn't make you an NP.  It makes you an RN. NP training is very specific. [/quote]

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