Choosing a specialty is one of the most important career decisions nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) will make. While compensation is rarely the only factor influencing career satisfaction, specialty selection can have a significant impact on earning potential, job opportunities, work-life balance, and long-term professional growth.
Successful advanced practice provider careers rarely happen by accident. Most nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and other advanced practice providers build rewarding careers through a series of intentional decisions made over time.
The role of a nurse practitioner (NP) offers various types of opportunities and experiences. While many NPs work from doctor’s offices or hospital floors, others focus on more specialized areas. One of these is caring for terminally ill and end-of-life patients as they navigate their palliative journey.
