True or False
It can take 10-14 years to become a fully licensed doctor
True
How many years is med school?
4 years
How long does it usually take to become a PA?
6-7 years
Where do the majority of nurses work?
Majority of nurses work in hospitals
What is the most common type of nurse?
A registered nurse (RN)
All medical schools have the same requirements.
False, every medical school determines their own list of required or recommended premedical coursework.
Does your major matter if you want to be pre-med?
No, you can major in whatever you want as long as you take the pre-med requirements.
On average how many hours does a PA work a week?
40 hours
How many days a week does a nurse who works 12-hour shifts work?
Typically 3 days
What type of nurse works with newborns that are premature or sick?
Neonatal Nurse
CDC stands for Center for Disease Connections.
False, CDC stands for Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
What comes after medical school?
Residency
Are PAs authorized to prescribe medications?
Yes, PAs are authorized to prescribe medications in all jurisdictions where they are licensed
Name one vaccine required to work as a nurse.
Flu, Hepatitis, MMR, Tdap
What type of doctor works with people of all ages?
Family Medicine doctors
You can take the MCAT up to 6 times in a year
False, you can only take it up to 3 times a year, 4 times in two years, or 7 times in your life.
When should you apply to medical school?
A year before you plan on attending.
What exam do you need to take after graduating from an accredited PA program?
Take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE)
What exam must you take before starting to practice as nurse?
You are required to pass the national licensure examination (NCLEX) before starting to practice.
What is a doctor that specializes in bones/joints called?
An orthopedic surgeon or an orthopedist
On average a doctor works 40 hours a week
False, on average a doctor works 60 hours a week
What do you do the first 2 years of medical school and the last 2 years?
First 2 years: Classroom and lab time
Last 2 years: Clinical rotations
How do maintain certification as a PA?
You need to complete 100 hours of continuing medical education (CME) credits every two years and take a recertification exam every 10 years.
Name one of the most common degree programs to become a nurse?
Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and an Accelerated Nursing Program.
What type of doctor focuses on kidney care and conditions that affect the kidneys?
Nephrologists