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The Difference Between an RN and BSN
A Guide to Help you Distinguish the Different Paths to Becoming a Nurse You might think all nurses are the same. But the truth is, there are many different types of nurses with various education, certification, and specialties. At the first level of nursing practice, there are Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses […]
How to Become a Nurse Practitioner
Explore the Duties, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salaries of Nurse Practitioners It’s rare to find a personally rewarding field that is also in constantly growing demand. Nursing is one such field. From the earliest days of modern medicine, nurses have played a key role in patient care, but there has been a continual shortage […]
Medical Assistant vs. Physical Therapist Assistant
Discover the Differences in Duties, Responsibilities, Certifications, Salary, and Job Outlook The role of a Medical Assistant (MA) is similar to the role of a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in that both work directly with patients to treat their condition. But whereas the MA treats and cares for patients and supports physicians, the PTA treats […]
Medical Assistant vs. Physician Assistant
Learn the Differences in Duties, Responsibilities, Certifications, Salary, and Job Outlook The role of Medical Assistant (MA) and Physician Assistant (PA) is similar, in that they both treat and care for patients and support physicians. PAs, however, have greater responsibility and can perform a more extensive range of duties, including many of the services that […]
Medical Assistant vs. Registered Nurse
Discover the Differences in Duties, Responsibilities, Certifications, Salary, and Job Outlook The occupations of Medical Assistant (MA) and Registered Nurse (RN) are very similar in that they both treat and care for patients and support physicians. Nurses, however, have greater responsibility and can perform a more extensive range of duties. As a result, the role […]
Medical Assistant vs. Dental Assistant
Discover the Differences in Duties, Responsibilities, Certifications, Salary, and Job Outlook Medical Assistants (MAs) and Dental Assistants (DAs) in a lot of ways are very similar occupations, just in different fields. Dental Assistants are practically Medical Assistants, but within the specialized healthcare field of dentistry. Both work directly with patients and under the supervision of […]