Kroger offers jobs to 14-year-old candidates who have valid work permits. Some positions at Kroger do require workers to be older, however. For example, a person must be at least 18 to work as a butcher or to have a job that requires handling tobacco.
The main difference when it comes to nurse practitioner vs physician assistant schooling is that there are a more limited number of accredited schools for physician assistants in the US, currently a little over 160, compared to schools for nurse practitioners which there are over 800.
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse (RN) with advanced training in diagnosing and treating illness. Nurse Practitioners prescribe medications, treat illness, and administer physical exams. NPs differ from physicians in that they focus on prevention, wellness, and education. NPs specialize in providing all encompassing individualized care. Most NPs specialize in particular areas of health care.