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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am an NP and I would generally prefer to see the doctor. But at the same time I have had many missed diagnoses by MD's. The bottom line is: see someone you are comfortable with, someone you are comfortable asking questions to, and someone you find to be competent. That being said, I have had a positive experience seeing a PA at the OB/GYN office and was really impressed with her knowledge. I know several really good and intelligent PA's that I would rather see over some physicians. [/quote]

I'm an NP as well and I always seen physicians except for VERY simple things like strep throat, pap smears, etc. 
It's sad but honestly I don't have a great deal of confidence in my own profession.  There are some GREAT NPs but also many, many bad ones who are incredibly undertrained   My husband is an internist (MD) and he trained for 7 years.  I trained for 18 months.  These days, you can become an NP online.  Enough said.  [/quote]

All of the NP's at my child's practice are RNs with Masters degrees.  Their bios are publicly available online.[/quote]

yes, it's an 18 month master's degree.  I have one. 
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Honestly, this sounds trollish to me.  I am a (proud) NP though I would never be offended or look down on someone who chooses to see an MD.  For me, I see anyone and judge that individual by their history/exam skills and bedside manner.  I've seen good and bad of MDs, NPs and PAs.  I have a Bachelors in Nursing, worked for 5 years as a nurse and then went to a 2 year grad program to get my NP.  I am also board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and recertify every 5 years.  I've never been fired by a patient and take care of folks with pretty complicated illnesses and social situations.  I always consult with my attending physician if I am unsure or refer to specialists accordingly.

Also the NP/PA competition thing is silly- the education and training is similar with strengths and weaknesses to each.

The education/training I described is pretty standard and I think the PP is being misleading in her post, sounds like she is unhappy with her choices but that is her issue.  If I were that ashamed of my profession, I might consider a career change.[/quote]

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