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Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Program

Clinical Experience

Certain types of clinical experience are more highly valued by the program than others. Broader experience with a variety of patients across the lifespan in a variety of situations and settings is considered stronger experience than narrowly focused technical experience.

A minimum of two years direct (hands-on) patient care experience is highly recommended.  Some examples of positions providing this experience are:

  • RN
  • LVN
  • Paramedic
  • EMT
  • Medical Assistant (back office)
  • Respiratory Therapist
  • International Medical Graduate (IMG)
  • Physical Therapist

The above list is just a small sample of healthcare occupations and in no way indicates that your profession would be excluded from consideration.