tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post8988030591780688750..comments2023-06-22T02:52:16.261-06:00Comments on Redwood's Medical Edge: What's the Difference Between?Jordyn Redwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021715235725750286noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post-45874370069284275052011-06-17T22:25:06.860-06:002011-06-17T22:25:06.860-06:00Sandy,
I should amend my comment some. A nurse pr...Sandy,<br /><br />I should amend my comment some. A nurse practioner will specialize in neonatal, peds or family. From there, they can focus on an area under a doc or program.<br /><br />However, there isn't a residency program like there are for doctors.Jordyn Redwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021715235725750286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post-64987397069532383532011-06-17T08:33:55.209-06:002011-06-17T08:33:55.209-06:00Sandra,
Yes, they can specialize but not in the w...Sandra,<br /><br />Yes, they can specialize but not in the way you might think. For instance, there's not an oncology program an NP would go through.<br /><br />They typically begin to work with a doctor that specializes in the area and hone their skills that way.<br /><br />Thanks for you comment!Jordyn Redwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021715235725750286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post-24890682736505797572011-06-17T07:09:50.543-06:002011-06-17T07:09:50.543-06:00Hi, Jude. Very interesting.
Can PA's (and NP...Hi, Jude. Very interesting. <br /><br />Can PA's (and NP's) specialize in a particular area, such as, Pediatrics, Gynecology, etc.? Or do they have a general medical education?Sandra Ardoinhttp://www.sandraardoin.comnoreply@blogger.com