Nursing

While both roles are essential in healthcare, PAs have a more diagnostic and treatment-focused role, whereas nurses provide holistic care to patients.

A Physician Assistant is trained to work closely with doctors in diagnosing illnesses, performing medical procedures, assisting in surgeries, and providing clinical support. They are more involved in medical decision-making and function as doctor extenders rather than independent caregivers. 

In contrast, Nurses primarily focus on patient care and comfort, including tasks like administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and educating patients about their health. Nurses typically follow standard care protocols and work in shifts, whereas PAs are involved in case management, medical procedures, and follow-up care under a doctor's supervision. 

The CMC Vellore BSc nursing entrance exam is conducted to shortlist candidates for the specialised programme offered by the top institute. It is mandatory to apply for the institute-level entrance exam by paying an application fee of INR 100/- per course. The application fee can be paid on both online and offline mode, To pay the CMC Vellore BSc nursing application fee offline, candidates must pay a challan at no extra cost at any branch of ICICI bank in India. Candidates can also use credit card / debit card / net banking for these transactions. The CMC Vellore BSc nursing application number will be generated only after payment of the application fee as mentioned.

Yes, you can switch to a related field like cardiac nursing after completing your BSc Perfusion Technology. While both fields focus on heart-related care, cardiac nursing involves direct patient care and monitoring during and after cardiac procedures, such as surgeries or heart attacks. 

With your background in perfusion technology, you would have a solid understanding of cardiovascular physiology and the equipment used in cardiac care, which would be beneficial in cardiac nursing. 

However, to transition, you may need to pursue additional training or certification in Nursing, depending on the nursing requirements in your region, and gain hands-on experience in patient care.