5 Things you should know about Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
5 Things you should know about Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Doctors deserve the praise they receive; however, there are other medical professionals as well who deserve the limelight, especially right now as Covid-19 ravages the world. Nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) have stepped up to provide a range of medical services. Spending extended hours in dangerous conditions. Not caring for their own lives, they are giving their best to save the lives of Covid-19 patients. Let's dive into 5 things that about them: Nurse Practitioner is not to be confused with a registered nurse. NPs are highly trained Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with at least a Master’s degree. They have also received additional training in a specialised area of medicine. Growth in their numbers: The number of NPs and PAs is growing because of their dedication and experience and availability. There's a growth in the job opportunities. The pandemic has brought the...