Can an LPN or LVN become a PA? Plan your bachelor’s degree, accepted patient care hours, science prerequisites, and whether an RN bridge makes sense.
Archives for October 2026
Most PAs Choose PANRE-LA. I Did, Too.
I chose PANRE-LA for my own recertification. A new NCCPA study shows most PAs did, too. Here is my experience and what the findings tell us.
How to Organize Your PA School Application in One Place (Free Planner)
Track schools, prerequisites, hours, letters, essays and interviews in one free PA school planner. See a full walkthrough with screenshots and demos.
Medical Scribe to PA School: Does Scribing Count as Patient Care?
Does medical scribing count as patient care for PA school? Compare program policies, virtual scribing, mixed roles, and when to add hands-on experience.
Phlebotomist to PA School: Do Your Patient Care Hours Count?
Is phlebotomy good experience for PA school? Learn how programs evaluate blood-draw duties, donor-center work, training, and your application timeline.
3 PA School Personal Statement Mistakes Our Editor Sees Again and Again
The PA Life’s longtime editor shares three common PA school personal statement mistakes—and how to sound positive, service-minded, and authentically you.
A Day in the Life of a Radiology PA
Interventional radiology PA Seth W. Collins walks you through a real day: CT-guided lung biopsies, port placements, renal biopsies, abscess drains, and the team that makes it all work.
RN to PA School: Should a Nurse Become a Physician Assistant?
Can an RN become a PA? Compare degree requirements, patient care experience, prerequisite expiration, and the decision between PA and NP training.