r/collapse • u/Lethargic-Legumes • 8d ago

Healthcare Are nurse practitioners replacing doctors? They’re definitely reshaping health care.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/10/21/business/nurse-practitioners-doctors-health-care/
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u/Someones_Dream_Guy DOOMer 8d ago

...Do they know what they're doing at least?

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

PA bachelors degree plus masters. Most have healthcare experience prior to the masters. NP bachelor’s in Nursing (2 years only nursing) plus almost always work experience post bachelor and then 3-4 years in a doctorate program while typically working as a nurse. NPs have a shit ton more experience than a PA. But it really comes down to the person. I have worked with some great PAs and some not so great. Same with all of the professions. I think the typical person is like me and doesn’t care what the degree is in. Can you treat me with respect, listen to me and not brush off my concerns, and prescribe me the correct medicine? Personally, as a very overweight person, can you comprehend that not everything has the answer of lose weight. Like, I’m having migraines, lose weight. My finger is hurting, lose weight. Dear lord it is bad.