Ask a group of experienced nurse practitioners and physician assistants what they wish they had known earlier in their careers, and many will give a surprisingly similar answer: choosing a specialty is about much more than finding the highest-paying job.
When most nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) think about career opportunities, they often focus on familiar paths such as family medicine, primary care, urgent care, or emergency medicine.
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.
