I am a freshmen in college and I would like to pursue a career as a physician assistant. My current major is healthcare administration with a minor in gerontology. I really don't want to major in any science (bio or chem). All PA schools require that you finish certain prerequisites, but most also say that they do not care what you major in as long as you finish those courses. However, would a Bachelor's in Nursing better prepare me for PA school? Would it give me more of an edge when I apply? Or is healthcare administration an okay major to stick with?
2007-01-30 12:14:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If you get a BSN, you're better off getting a MSN and becoming a Nurse Practioner. NPs can do more or less the same things as PA.
2007-01-30 13:29:02 · answer #1 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the schools say they don't care what you major in then get a degree in something you would be interested in either nursing or health administration or whatever else your interested in but just make sure you have all the prerequisites done. I don't know if a bachelor's in nursing would better prepare you for PA school but what you could do is contact the schools you would be interested in applying to or just look up a number of PA schools and see if they tell you what the different types of majors their incoming class has. this would tell you a little something of the types of majors that get accepted. Schools look for diversity in majors but make sure no matter what you want to major in try to maintain a high GPA. If you think you can get a higher GPA with healthcare administration then stick to that if that's what your interested in.
Another thing see if your school has a career counselor they could probably help you or point you to a source that would know more details about applying to PA school. Good Luck!
2007-01-30 12:39:01 · answer #2 · answered by Autumn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen BSN's go to PA school. There are 2 ways to become a PA either get a bachelor's or a master's. It's weird. Take the prerequisites required for a PA. Some nurses do obtain letters of recommendation from physicians they have worked with. PA's are respected more.If you go the BSN route, extra courses may be required to get into PA School but you will have a back up plan should PA school doesn't work out. PA's are part of the medical field and nursing is nursing.Find out what your prerequisites are. Nursing is pretty rigid on prerequisites. Health care administration is great if you are management material. A "yes" person. There is a lot of politics going on up the ladder. Good luck on your search and may this year go well for you.
2007-01-30 12:38:27 · answer #3 · answered by firestarter 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
do a touch study before you commence "dabbling" or you ought to discover that it will take extra time to get your Bachelor's of technology in Nursing. The nursing-appropriate classes you opt on to take will certainly have situations, and there also should be distributional criteria (a particular type of classes in diverse aspects jointly with technology, English, overseas Language, Phys Ed) to get your degree. many colleges/universities do not even provide the associate's degree as an decision - it really is the Bachelor's or not something.
2016-12-03 06:25:55 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please try: http://www.nursingmasters.com They have lots of good information on various nursing degrees both Bachelors and Masters
2007-02-02 14:39:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋