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Ben Tanner, PA-C
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Hi, I'm Ben! I've been working as a PA / physician assistant since 2014. I'm here to share my experience, provide helpful tips, and answer questions for prospective and current PA's.
Physician Assistant vs Doctor in the ER (Surprisingly Similar? / What’s Different?)
After working as a PA in the emergency department for the last 10 years, I'll explain the similarities and differences between doctors and physician assistants in the ER.
Spoiler alert: It's probably more similar than you think! :)
*Timestamps*
0:00 Intro
0:49 Job Responsibilities
2:57 Income
3:39 Procedural Skills
5:50 Leadership Opportunities
6:16 Prestige
#BeingaPA
Spoiler alert: It's probably more similar than you think! :)
*Timestamps*
0:00 Intro
0:49 Job Responsibilities
2:57 Income
3:39 Procedural Skills
5:50 Leadership Opportunities
6:16 Prestige
#BeingaPA
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3 MUST HAVE Books for PA School (& the PANCE)
Просмотров 49210 месяцев назад
My top 3 books to use during and after physician assistant school. These books are really helpful during the didactic year, during your clinical rotations, and when preparing for the PANCE (physician assistant certification exam) after PA school. Book 1: amzn.to/3FJmkIt Book 2: amzn.to/3SqIcji Book 3: amzn.to/3Ss61r9 Full list of books (on my blog): beingapa.com/pa-school-books/ *Related Videos...
5 Tips to Stay Alert (& Healthy) on Hospital Night Shifts
Просмотров 29710 месяцев назад
Strategies to keep you awake and healthy when working night shifts in the hospital or any other health care setting. Based on my experience working ER night shifts as a PA. Blog version: beingapa.com/surviving-night-shifts-er-pa/ (Note: The video about going on long vacations that I mentioned at the end of this video is delayed. But there's a blog version link below.) Blog about "Going on Crazy...
How Many Hours do PA’s Work? (Broken Down by Specialty)
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.10 месяцев назад
How many hours do physician assistants work per week? I'll compare PA work hours for different specialties (like primary care, surgery, emergency medicine, and so on). Blog version: beingapa.com/physician-assistant-work-hours/ *Related Videos* 👉 PA advantages vs Dr: ruclips.net/video/2AO13O1crIY/видео.html 👉 ER pros/cons: ruclips.net/video/Flb3UOR0XuI/видео.html 👉 PA vs NP: ruclips.net/video/7w...
5 ESSENTIAL Attributes for a Physician Assistant (to Be Successful)
Просмотров 80610 месяцев назад
5 qualities you need in order to be successful as a physician assistant (aka PA / PA-C). Blog version: beingapa.com/physician-assistant-qualities/ *Related Videos* 👉 PA advantages vs Dr: ruclips.net/video/2AO13O1crIY/видео.html 👉 ER pros/cons: ruclips.net/video/Flb3UOR0XuI/видео.html 👉 PA vs NP: ruclips.net/video/7wBqLs48I3A/видео.html 👉 ER PA vs ER nurse: ruclips.net/video/tBY1hMiv5Ds/видео.ht...
WHY and HOW to Shadow a PA-C (if You Want to BECOME One)
Просмотров 92711 месяцев назад
Why it's so essential to shadow a physician assistant (if you're thinking about becoming one), how to find a PA to shadow, and what else to consider when shadowing a PA. Blog version: beingapa.com/shadow-physician-assistant/ *Related Videos* 👉 PA advantages vs Dr: ruclips.net/video/2AO13O1crIY/видео.html 👉 ER pros/cons: ruclips.net/video/Flb3UOR0XuI/видео.html 👉 PA vs NP: ruclips.net/video/7wBq...
Which PA Specialties are The SAME as Being a Dr? (& Which Are NOT?)
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Some physician assistant specialties are almost exactly the same as being a physician. In other PA specialties, there's a big difference between being a PA and being a doctor. I've worked in some of both types of specialties, and today I'll explain which specialties fall into each category. Blog version: beingapa.com/pa-specialties/ *Related Videos* 👉 PA advantages vs Dr: ruclips.net/video/2AO1...
5 Advantages of Being a PA over a Doctor
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.Год назад
5 benefits of being a physician assistant versus being a physician. In other words, advantages of the PA career over the career of becoming a physician, and working as a physician. From education to job flexibility, and more. Blog version: beingapa.com/physician-assistant-advantages-over-doctor/ *Related Videos* 👉 ER pros/cons: ruclips.net/video/Flb3UOR0XuI/видео.html 👉 PA vs NP: ruclips.net/vi...
Pros & Cons of Being a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Room
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Advantages and disadvantages of working the emergency department as a physician assistant (PA). Based on my experience working in the ER since 2014. Blog version: beingapa.com/pros-cons-er-pa/ *Related Videos* 👉 PA advantages vs Dr: ruclips.net/video/2AO13O1crIY/видео.html 👉 PA vs NP: ruclips.net/video/7wBqLs48I3A/видео.html 👉 ER PA vs ER nurse: ruclips.net/video/tBY1hMiv5Ds/видео.html My websi...
Physician Assistant vs Nurse Practitioner [Which Differences Matter?]
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Ben Tanner PA-C explains the differences and similarities between nurse practitioners and physician assistants (aka NP's & PA's). Blog version: beingapa.com/physician-assistant-vs-nurse-practitioner/ *Related Videos* 👉 PA advantages vs Dr: ruclips.net/video/2AO13O1crIY/видео.html 👉 ER pros/cons: ruclips.net/video/Flb3UOR0XuI/видео.html 👉 ER PA vs ER nurse: ruclips.net/video/tBY1hMiv5Ds/видео.ht...
ER Nurse vs ER Physician Assistant [Job Comparison Breakdown]
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.Год назад
Breaking down the differences between a physician assistant and a nurse working in the emergency room. Education, pay, job responsibilities, and more! Blog version: beingapa.com/er-physician-assistant-vs-nurse/ *Related Videos* 👉 PA advantages vs Dr: ruclips.net/video/2AO13O1crIY/видео.html 👉 ER pros/cons: ruclips.net/video/Flb3UOR0XuI/видео.html 👉 PA vs NP: ruclips.net/video/7wBqLs48I3A/видео....
How to Address a PA in Any Setting [& One MISTAKE to AVOID]
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.Год назад
Ben Tanner PA-C explains how to address a physician assistant in various situations. This includes formal or informal settings, in person (e.g. at work), as well as how to address a PA in a letter (and why MOST people seem to do it wrong). Blog version: beingapa.com/how-to-address-physician-assistant/ *Related Videos* 👉 PA advantages vs Dr: ruclips.net/video/2AO13O1crIY/видео.html 👉 ER pros/con...
Hey Ben, thanks a lot for your video. I'm currently a PA student doing a hospital rotation. I'd like to hear your opinion on starting as a new grad PA in the ER or Urgent Care settings. Would you suggest gaining some clinical experience elsewhere before working in the ER or UC? Any advice for a new graduate PA on finding a first job would be really helpful. Thanks a bunch.
No, I wouldn't suggest getting other clinical experience unless they require it. If someone will take you on in the ER or urgent care, with at least a few weeks of onboarding and training (gradually ramping up), then I would go for it. The first few months will be tough, but that's how you learn the ropes. I would just do my due diligence and make sure it's a good working environment, and that the people there will be helpful especially at the beginning.
LoL 😂 😂😅 You shall put a lot of emphasis on the nursing part, You have to obtain your bachelor's in nursing before you can obtain your masters or pursue your masters as NP.
What’s the difference in their schedule? Are PA schedule set compared to ER doctor which is more roaming is what I’ve heard
In my experience, the schedules are about the same. We both have similar shifts, whether it's in the morning, afternoon, or night time. And we both have kind of erratic monthly schedules, where the number of shifts per week varies a lot. I'm sure there are some differences elsewhere, maybe if the doctor has to be on call in a rural area or something for example.
@@Being_a_PA thank you!
Thank you so much for this! I’m about to start undergrad and am deciding between the two right now. With a pre-PA is it just as flexible with major as it is with pre-Md? Like can I still be a history major if I do alll my pre-reqs?
Yes, it's just as flexible. Assuming you cover the prerequisites for whatever schools you're applying to, you don't have to major in pre-med.
Hello! I have a non-traditional premed degree, graduated with a liberal arts degreeI just wanna ask if PA is a bachelors degree or a masters degree or they have both? I’ve been thinking of going to PA school in the near future, will I be able to get accepted into PA school?
PA school is usually a master's degree, though not always. You need to have a bachelor's degree already, including various prerequisite classes. Prereqs vary by school, so you can check their list online. If you have all the prerequisites you can apply, you may also need to have some type of healthcare experience, check the school websites for that also.
One caveat is the price of the education required for NP v. PA NP programs are generally a lot cheaper, this depends on school, area, and if it’s an online program PA schools are more expensive. Some programs have cheaper in-state tuition but generally speaking expect to spend about $100 thousand dollars just on tuition and obviously more for living expenses for 2 years. You also can’t work at least during the 1st year of PA school (didactic year) because it’ll be a full time job studying.
Good points! Cost can certainly vary!
Very informative. I am going back to school with plans of attending and completing PA school within the next few years.
Best of luck!
what's the typical schedule for an ER PA? how much PTO do you get? can you be prn? are you always on call or does it rotate?
Schedule is erratic, but planned a couple months in advance. Not the same every week. About 120 hours per month if full-time. Usually no PTO, but that depends on your employer. You can be part-time or prn, but lose benefits.
And usually you don't have to be on call at all. You just do your shifts.
May I ask how many of schooling for PA after high School? You're very informative, Thanks!
Roughly 6 years. That includes 4 years of undergrad, and two or three years for a master's degree in PA studies. And you may need to pause to get some healthcare experience before PA School.
what is your autonomy like in the ER as a PA compared to that of a doctor?
Depends on where you work. Sometimes you get almost complete autonomy, at least with lower acuity patients. But it partially depends on the preferences of the doctors you work with.
You shouldn't say "assistant" you should say "physician associate" makes it sounds like you're partners
Yes, it probably is a better title. And it's gradually catching on now after the 2021 AAPA vote, but not official yet in some places.
PAs have higher prestige than Nps because they are (not NPs) the actual doctor lites of the medical profession. PAs go through the medical model doctors do. NPs don't. NPs aren't even worth it because pay as RN with overtime is way better without the liability that NPs have. NPs in my opinion is the worse because they have the liability of a PA/MD but without the in depth expertise of a PA/MD. Basically you are undertrained for something you will be fully liable for. That is why a lot of NPs are going back to bedside.
Very helpful
Glad to hear it! 🙂
There’s nothing “Surprisingly Similar” about the PA vs MD in any setting. I’m sorry, it’s like comparing a supervisor to a Director of a department. With respect.
True... Very True
I disagree. They are extremely similar presuming the PA is actually a good PA. It's highly recommended for a PA to do a one year residency for emergency medicine, which I do believe is critical in this field. The ERs I've worked with as a paramedic often have PAs there that take on critical traumas awesomely. Obviously a Doctor should be available for complicated cases though and the PA should establish a lifelong mentorship relationship. But in terms of what they do on a day to day basis, there is a very small gap in difference.
@@joshuathompson1357 let me just get this straight, you’re telling me that PA’s and MD’s have almost identical day to day functions? I’m sorry does 4 years of medical school, 4+ years or residency and 2-3 years of fellowship compares to a 3 year PA degree? Do you realize that what you’re saying is just straight hot air? I can’t believe PA’s are walking around saying this type of stuff. I can’t even take this seriously lol
@sepiks4250 I happen to be going to PA school and work with both PAs and Doctors in the emergency room. Yes, in terms of what they physically do for patients, it is almost identical. The difference is that PAs use Doctors as a life long mentor and advisor. They have much more school experience and more knowledge so they have more insight. Cases that require such complicated knowledge are very few. Most cases are straight forward. Doctors help PAs learn to make sound decisions in complicated cases. So no, they are in no way equal. But through collaboration and team work, they both do the same tests, procedures, and interventions.
Supervisor versus department director? Not sure I fully understand that comparison. But what I as a PA do for patients in the ER and what a physician would do for a patient in the ER is practically identical in the majority of cases. But of course there are exceptions, as I explained in the video. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
thank you for this video! i’m not sure why some people got upset over the fact that you introduce yourself as a “type of doctor” when traveling internationally! i would’ve done the same to avoid the endless and tiring explanation😂
Exactly! 😂
How can I get into neurosurgery specialty ?
If you're interested in that specialty, you would apply for a job with a neurosurgeon, or a neurosurgery clinic, after you finish PA School. And you might be able to do a rotation with neurosurgery during PA school if you want to, as one of your electives. It's generally a good idea to get some exposure to it first hand before you make a final decision about where to work.
Does PA work in the operating room?
Yes, PA's can assist with surgeries in the operating room.
How can I get a specialty? Im looking over the PA program I will be looking over the videos u post Ty 😊
After you finish PA School, then you apply for a job in whatever specialty you want. And you interview for the job, just like any other job. 🙂 It helps if you have some experience with that specialty, maybe if you do a rotation there during PA school. But that's not always necessary.
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Man you gotta go to medical school if you wanna call or introduce yourself as a doctor. Don't pretend to be one or pursue a specialty that in your estimation most accurately mimics the responsibilities of a doctor. Just respect that you're a PA and if you want to be a doctor or want people to recognize you as one, there's is no escaping it, you gotta go to medical school
What I said near the beginning of the video was regarding international travel, certainly not in a professional setting. In certain foreign countries, a PA is literally the equivalent of what a doctor is there (similar education, same job responsibilities, etc). So in that particular situation, it's perfectly reasonable to say that you're a type of doctor, because based on what they know and understand, that is a true statement. Obviously, I'm not talking about doing that in a job setting.
Could you explain how an ER PA and an ACS surgeon work together to treat a patient with high acuity.
Sure. As the PA, I evaluate the patient when they come into the ER. Once I determine they need surgery, I call the surgeon and ask them to come and see the patient.
Can someone with BSN in physician assistant workin the us with masters
I'm not sure what you mean. I believe a bsn is a nursing degree, so that is not related to becoming a physician assistant. However, after getting that degree, you could subsequently attend physician assistant school and get a master's degree in physician assistant studies.
You can also go for nurse practitioner which is similar to a PA, expect nurse practitioners can practice in more states than PAs. Just saying if you have a nursing degree. Best of luck!
Most straightforward video I’ve seen so far. Thanks!! Candid and concise!
You are so welcome! 🙂
Deciding between MD or PA was one of the hardest decisions, spent nearly a year during undergrad deciding which one.
There's a lot to consider! 🙂
One of the better explanations I've seen.
Thanks! 😊
Thanks! Trying to decide between MD and PA. Do you know about certified anesthesia assistants? Appreciate this video. Very insightful
You're welcome! I've heard a little about them, but I don't know that much... Sounds like it's kind of a new thing, maybe a good time to get into it. 🙂
Thanks for these videos brother I’m currently a medical assistant and starting first year on bachelors to get to PA school
You're welcome! Good luck!
Im heavily thinking of being a PA... I'm currently an EMT and working as one exposed me to the world of medicine. I thought of being a doctor but I'm 25, married, and want to have kids in the next few years so that much schooling and time dedication doesn't seem practical. I've been doing lots of resesrch about being a PA and to me it sounds perfect! I just have to wait til Fall to go back to school, practically starting from scratch 😅 but exited. Thank you for the insight! Emergency medicine is what I'm intending to do one day.
Very cool! At least you have a pretty decent idea of what you're getting yourself into 😉 And it helps that you're familiar with emergency medical situations.
Just found this video today, as I'm about to have my first clinic visit with a new PA and had NO idea what to call them! I want to show all due respect. But when I think about it, I do already see a PA in psychiatry and call him by his first name, so I'm glad that's acceptable!
That usually works out 🙂
Thank you Ben Im pursuing a career in physician assistant starting in January to major in medical studies. I’m 35
Best of luck!
Thank you for this video. I have aspirations of becoming a PA-C specializing in urgent care!
You're welcome! Glad it helps! 🙂
Headache not top3? Surprising
Nope. Seems common, but not as much as you might think. And from experience, abdominal pain and chest pain are way more common.
@@Being_a_PA i guess people dont go to the doctor for headaches
Only the bad ones mostly.
Any ER PAs out there finishing charts at home? The emergency room isn't like it used to be 15-20yrs ago
I've been doing it almost 10 years, but I'm sure it's changed a lot even before that. I've been lucky enough not to really do any charting from home.
@Alfeco-dm7uk yeah dude, You really know what you're talking about
NP programs are specialised There’s pschiatry NP Acute care NP FNP( works with all age group) Gerontology NP And so on, There are also fellowship programs post NP school you can take to be more specialised Also, NPz have autonomy to practice independently in 26 out of the 50 states. Besides, nice video content
Thanks for the input!
I don’t know if I believe that you’re a PA…you aren’t wearing the signature PA Patagonia 🧐 PAs always are looking the best and most comfortable.
Haha. I've been wearing the same scrubs for years, along with a cheap fleece jacket that's comfy. No special fashion here, but some people are into that.
Hey Ben! Looking to get started on my journey of becoming a PA. Which undergrad(s) would prepare me the best for PA school and the career itself?
Good question! The good/bad thing is, you've got tons of flexibility and you can basically do any major, as long as you take the prereqs (specific classes required by the PA schools). I would actually suggest choosing a major (or designing your own major) based on personal qualities that you want/need to develop. For example, communication skills are super important (for the PA career, and life in general), so you might consider focusing on something like that. Or something else that tickles your fancy. A lot of pre-meds or pre-PAs do something like biology, but you certainly don't have to do that. You're going to take several biology classes anyway, but you could major in something different, which may make you more well-rounded in the long run. Also, I don't think it's going to hurt you when you apply to PA school to have an "unusual" major, it'll probably just make you more interesting and stand out.
Hi Ben, how many hours or what type of schedule would a Psychiatry PA have? Also interested in internal medicine PA. I like your videos, great info.
Hey, good questions. I haven't worked in psychiatry, but based on what I've heard, and when I did the rotation, it's usually going to be basically business hours Monday through friday. Either at an outpatient clinic, or rounding on patients in a psychiatric hospital. For internal medicine, if you're doing an outpatient clinic then it's basically the same as what I said about family practice in the video, Monday through Friday 8:00 to 5:00. But internal medicine also can be a hospital job, which could include weekends or nights, just depends on what type of schedule you arrange with your employer. I'm glad you've enjoyed the videos! :)
Just wanted to point out that you have pre reqs before nursing also. And most programs want healthcare experience as well. It's also very competitive. So you don't just jump into nursing straight into college. I was molecular biology degree and switched to nursing because I worked in the lab for almost 20 years and microbiology the last 13 years. I got burnt out because shit pay and no advancement. My schools nursing program requires college English, math, chemistry (basic 101), nutrition, cell biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and some of those have their own prerequisites. That's for the 2 year ADN. That's when the two years start, after the prerequisites. It's not as much as PA but it's not just two years right after highschool. If you want to do an accelerated BSN program which a lot do, you need to have a prior bachelors degree as well as the prereqs.
Thanks for your input. I knew some people years ago that did an associate's degree in nursing straight out of high school, it was a combined / accelerated program. So I think they were done in 2 years. However, I don't know the statistics and all the different types of programs that exist now, so thanks for sharing your insights.
It's always good to know which books are helpful and not just a dust collector. Thank you!
You're welcome!
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There is no advantage in cutting short health education.
That may depend on what part of the schooling is being cut. For instance, there's a lot of stuff in the first two years of medical school that's not very practical once you start working as a doctor.
@@Being_a_PA it's not at all about being practical, it's about the knowledge that you need to have as a doctor
That's what I mean. When I say there's stuff you learn in the first two years of med school that's not very practical, I mean it's stuff that you don't need to know, and won't really use during your career as a doctor. If you ask doctors about this, most of them would tell you the same thing (that a significant percentage of what they learned in med school, they didn't really need to know, and they don't use it).
@@twujstaryzadolary some PAs do just as much as doctors for less pay you and you can always do research and learn while working as a PA.
If only you knew how often a medical professional has saved a pt from an incompetent Dr. Not to mention how much privilege it takes to become a Dr. Its not just intelligence but having the support system and financial capability to even become one. If to treat people in medicine required you had to be a Doctor in every incidence it would greatly delay care and backup our hospital systems even more than they already are, people would die as a result. Im a Respiratory Therapist who has had to advocate for pts to be intubated while the Dr. wanted more diagnostic tests even though the pt was unresponsive, waiting on more diagnostic tests would have delayed emergent care and killed the pt.
What is the pay?
This is in the right ballpark, in terms of a full-time salary: www.salary.com/research/salary/recruiting/er-physician-assistant-salary/las-vegas-nv#:~:text=The%20average%20ER%20Physician%20Assistant,falls%20between%20%2485%2C999%20and%20%24124%2C981.
(it can be more than that, but it depends on a bunch of variables, including your employer, how many night shifts you do, sometimes how much you experience you have, and so on)
@Being_a_PA thanks for replying! I'm an older student working on the pre-reqs for medical school but I'm going to apply to PA school as well and this really helps
You're welcome, glad it helps!
As a fourth-year medical student (physician pathway), I agree wholeheartedly with this video. There are great advantages to being a PA. I have no regrets about my choice to become a doctor, but it is refreshing to hear the objective benefits of PA vs doctor.
Thanks! Good to hear you have no regrets 🙂
What do you mean by "physician pathway"?
Thanks for making these videos man! Starting school in the summer 😁
You're welcome! Good luck!
you absolutely should not introduce yourself as a doctor under any circumstances. you could get into serious trouble for impersonating a doctor. even if its easier and theyre not aware of what a PA is this should be standard.
Not sure where that idea came from, did you watch the video?
@@Being_a_PA you say 30 seconds in that if you're travelling you introduce yourself as a doctor to people that don't know what a PA is to avoid confusion. I'm saying don't do that!
Ahh ok. Well, maybe I wasn't clear about that, but I'm not talking about doing that in a professional setting at all. I'm talking about if I'm traveling in a country where physician assistants don't exist, so the people have no clue what PAs are. It's extremely difficult to get the point across (believe me, I've tried), so it's easier, and still pretty accurate to say I'm a "type of doctor" (since what I do is within their conception of what a doctor is). So I would agree to disagree on that point. 🙂
@@Being_a_PA a PA is most certainly not a "type of doctor". where are you getting that from?
In other words, a PA in family practice here does a job that could be identical to what a physician in family practice does in some foreign countries. And the training/education could also be similar (depends on the country). Therefore, explaining to them that you do a job like a doctor, or you're a type of doctor, is actually pretty accurate based on their worldview. Basically, it's a way of adapting to what someone knows so you can explain something in a more clear fashion (whereas saying you're a PA would be meaningless).
Would a PA in an Emergency Medicine/ICU setting be more likely to perform a procedure such as intubation if they have prior experience with it? For example, being a respiratory therapist before applying to PA school. Its a skill I would love to continue using past my RRT days.
In general, yes. If you have the skills, you may be able to use them. However, it also depends on what privileges you have at your hospital. At some hospitals, PA's are not allowed to intubate, simply based on the rules there, even if they have the skills and experience. So that's something you can look into when you're interviewing for jobs and such.
@Being_a_PA Thanks for the reply. I'm not 100% sure what the set scope of practice is for PA within the hospital I work at. However, RRT is able to intubate, so I would assume a trained PA and NP can as well. I work at a level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital, so they teach a lot to employees. Even PCT here can do some pretty neat things once trained. I'm being set up to shadow one of our PAs here soon, so I'll ask them. Thanks for being an awesome resource, though!
Appreciate the explanation! Do PA's often continue as a PA their entire career or tend to move into something else like administration, writing, research, etc.?
Most of us continue working as PA's for our entire career. It's a good job overall. But a smaller minority do other things like administration, teaching, etc (the stuff you alluded to), and occasionally change careers.
Thanks! Big ups on the zeppelin shirt. @@Being_a_PA
Thanks! 😅 Love me some classic rock
This is helpful. Could you do a video on ways to get PCE for PA school? That's the hardest aspect for me as someone who works full time. I worked IT in a VA medical center for years so I'm familiar with PAs and am interested in a career change, but getting PCE seems impossible while working.
Thanks for the suggestion! Sounds like a useful topic, I'll keep it in mind. Though I would have to do a little thought, and research regarding what schools are currently requiring.... (I think the requirements may be more demanding now than when I went to school)
I am applying to PA school next year. I would definitely recommend becoming an EMT. It's not highly paid (about $20/hr), but it definitely counts as PCE. A ton of my coworkers are also applying to PA school. EMT training programs can be as short as 5 weeks & some ambulance companies will even pay you to attend an EMT program & hire you upon graduation. GL! ☺️🩺🚑
Sounds like a pretty good idea!
Informative video. What about cases where a PA has a Doctor of Medical Science degree, or an NP with a DNP degree?
Good question! And a tricky one. I guess I would say, address them however they sort of present themselves to the world. Call them doctor if they present themselves as "doctor so-and-so", since that's apparently what they like. But in my opinion, it's always a little confusing and silly when non-physicians want to be called doctor in a medical setting. 🙂
You can use the Dr. title in a teaching setting but never in a medical setting. Why confuse the patient?
@@Being_a_PANo, midlevels with doctorate degrees can call themselves Dr in an educational setting or during their day off in some random place. Midlevels with doctorates should not call themselves Dr in a hospital setting, this is unethical and immoral as it can confuse patients. Plus, in some states, you can be sued for impersonating a physician. This was the case with an NP (DNP) in california.
Starting my first PA gig in the ER in a month- wish me luck!
Good luck! 🙂
@@Being_a_PA thank you! Any advice? I graduated many months ago and feel a bit rusty
Review really basic/common medical topics that you're going to see a lot of (the EM Basic podcast is a good resource for this). And in terms of mindset, you might check out my video about PA qualities--it may help you get mentally prepared from the examples I shared, and thinking about those attributes.
@@Being_a_PA thank you for the advice - will do!
Hey Ben ! Curious question, have you seen your salary grow through out your years as a PA?
Good question! For me personally, my salary grew in one big leap when I switched jobs in 2017 (one ER job to another ER job), but has otherwise been pretty level during my 10-year ish career. All the ER groups here were raising pay around the time I switched jobs, even the one I left raised the pay pretty soon after. But not much has changed since then in my local market, from what I understand. I would guess we're close to on par for national averages in emergency medicine.
Hi Ben. Going off of this question, would you be comfortable sharing how much you make working part time? I want to know if I could live off of part time if I have kids one day. Thanks :)
Without getting too specific, the hourly rate for an ER PA often ranges between about $60 and $100 per hour. I don't know all the stats but it depends on what part of the country you work in, and sometimes how much experience you have and other variables. If you figure you work 10 hours on a shift, you can kind of calculate whether you could make ends meet working part time. 🙂 Sorry for the late reply.