[NPInfo] "...line that has been drawn, but it's not between the NPs & Physicians"-Yes it Is!

[mfnp at cox.net]

Nancy, From the responses you, and I would think many in NY, would be 
better informed than most. But, from the responses, it appears the 
majority of NPs were caught totally unaware. Speaking for myself, I have 
no intention of obtaining another degree, nor do I believe it will make 
me any better or worse, as a practitioner. I also do not want to spend 
the money, nor sit for another exam, especially one that is made to meet 
the level of one aspect of a physician's education. as was stated in the 
article. The second that physicians have input into our education and 
qualifications, only erodes our own profession, and ability to make 
decisions on a nursing level, not in comparison, or competition with 
physicians.

One thing that I have never understood is why these additional exams and 
educational steps are primarily supported by those that are in, or a 
part of, academics, and I would be open if anyone could neutrally 
explain this to me and the group?
Marty