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I am interested in going either the PA or NP route and my primary area of interest is Psychiatry. I know that there are vastly more opportunities to work in psych as an NP. I am wondering if it's a waste of time (job opportunity / job security wise) to become a PA if I am specifically targeting a career in psych? I would like to get some feedback about this from anyone who works/worked in Psych as a provider. Also, curious if the trajectory the psych job market for PAs-- are more opportunities coming online than in the past, is it stagnant or is the share of psych NP jobs continuing to grow?
For context, I'd prefer the PA route since I already have all the pre requisites done, come from a heavier science background and would not need to become an RN first. I am only considering the NP route because of how many more job opportunities in Psych are available for psych NPs compared to PAs. Your input is appreciated.
For context, I'd prefer the PA route since I already have all the pre requisites done, come from a heavier science background and would not need to become an RN first. I am only considering the NP route because of how many more job opportunities in Psych are available for psych NPs compared to PAs. Your input is appreciated.