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What is your previous experience providing medicine Care to Children?
I’m a Student trying to chase my dream in become a PN
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Hwal’s Answer
Jalaa,
It seems like you're interested in becoming a paediatrician. I'm not sure what you meant by "PN," but let me share my experience providing medical care to infants, children, and adolescents for about 3 years as a family medicine PA. As with many things in medicine and health care, it was challenging and rewarding, especially in health professional shortage areas with lots of underserved families with limited resources that I practiced in. Since I was taking care of patients of all ages though, I also appreciated the variety that paediatric medicine added to my daily practice. Children and adolescents are not merely younger versions of adults though, and I have also gained a great amount of respect for paediatric medicine.
Let me know if you have any specific questions I can help with.
Good luck!
Hwal
It seems like you're interested in becoming a paediatrician. I'm not sure what you meant by "PN," but let me share my experience providing medical care to infants, children, and adolescents for about 3 years as a family medicine PA. As with many things in medicine and health care, it was challenging and rewarding, especially in health professional shortage areas with lots of underserved families with limited resources that I practiced in. Since I was taking care of patients of all ages though, I also appreciated the variety that paediatric medicine added to my daily practice. Children and adolescents are not merely younger versions of adults though, and I have also gained a great amount of respect for paediatric medicine.
Let me know if you have any specific questions I can help with.
Good luck!
Hwal
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Martin’s Answer
Here's a piece of friendly advice: becoming a Practical Nurse (PN) is a commendable step in the healthcare field. However, I'd recommend you to think about pursuing a program that either leads to becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) or allows you to upgrade your PN qualification to an RN. Nowadays, PNs are primarily found in nursing homes and certain offices, with their roles being less common in hospitals.
Moreover, after a few years, you might find yourself performing tasks similar to an RN as a PN, but with a noticeably lower salary. Many individuals begin their journey as a PN, intending to progress to an RN later on. However, a significant number of them don't make this transition due to starting families, financial constraints, lack of time, or challenges in transitioning into these programs.
The difference between qualifying for the PN and RN exams typically spans only 4-6 months. I've yet to meet a student or licensed professional who regretted their decision to aim for the RN qualification. So, consider this path as it could lead to a more fulfilling and financially rewarding career in nursing.
Moreover, after a few years, you might find yourself performing tasks similar to an RN as a PN, but with a noticeably lower salary. Many individuals begin their journey as a PN, intending to progress to an RN later on. However, a significant number of them don't make this transition due to starting families, financial constraints, lack of time, or challenges in transitioning into these programs.
The difference between qualifying for the PN and RN exams typically spans only 4-6 months. I've yet to meet a student or licensed professional who regretted their decision to aim for the RN qualification. So, consider this path as it could lead to a more fulfilling and financially rewarding career in nursing.