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- The study examines the experiences of physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) involved in the NHSC loan repayment program in 2010.
- In a 2011 survey with a 52.4% response rate from 285 clinicians, PAs were found to be younger, have higher educational debt, and lower female representation compared to NPs.
- Both groups expressed satisfaction in their work settings, but there were notable differences in demographics and areas of job satisfaction that need to be acknowledged to improve their experiences and retention within the NHSC.
Article Abstract
Objectives: This study describes the experiences of physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) in the National Health Service Corps' (NHSC) loan repayment program in 2010.
Methods: In 2011, a stratified random sample of NHSC clinicians was surveyed. Data from the 148 PA and 137 NP respondents were analyzed (52.4% response rate).
Results: PAs were younger than NPs (mean age 31 versus 35 years), less often female (68% versus 91%), and more often carried educational debt over $100,000 (56% versus 24%). Both groups were serving in states familiar to them and within communities where they felt accepted. The groups were generally satisfied on most measures of work, with PAs more satisfied than NPs on some measures.
Conclusion: The NHSC's PAs and NPs are well matched to communities and satisfied with their work. Maximizing their NHSC experiences and retention requires recognizing their differences in demographics, debt, and areas of job satisfaction.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000456575.09015.24 | DOI Listing |
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