In Nursing Program but wants to be a Physician Assistant?

You are young and you can do whatever you put your mind to. Sure, some training in healthcare is always beneficial when you are seeking a healthcare career. PA training is very possible with good grades and provided your test scores are good. Do know, however, that these programs are quite competitive. They are generally second choices for aspiring med school students who didnt make the cut in addition to students like you. Also, once you are there, you must make the grade. One, and just one, bad mark and you are out. Anyway, its only highschool. Continue on your present course and work your way through college as a CNA. You may find that you have a knack for nursing instead....

You can become a CNA at a hospital, work for an RN and then move on to PA. Hospitals often give tuition reimburstments. Also they give scholerships for wanting to move up in the career ladder.

As I was reading the previous answer, I clicked on the website about PA requirements. It may be out-dated. All of the PA and SA (surgical assistants) programs that I am aware of require a college degree just for consideration of admission . A few of the best programs are at Duke, University of Florida and Vanderbilt. Another idea for you would be get your nursing degree and a year of ICU experience and apply to a CRNA program. That is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist; they put surgical patients to sleep and then wake them up(a must!). They usually work under a physician, but may also 'freelance' on their own in physicians offices. For plastic surgeons and oral surgeons. It's very hard work, but is very rewarding. Best of luck to you.