Which of the following is NOT an additional tip?

• A. Identify malpractice companies that issue malpractice coverage for PAs in that state
• B. Review AAPA salary survey to determine new graduate mean salary in that state
• C. Obtain an application for licensure
• D. AAPA salary and demographics available to AAPA members

Answer: (C)

Understanding what counts as a necessary step versus an extra tip is key. Submitting an application for licensure is a required procedural step to legally practice; without it you cannot obtain licensure, so it isn’t an optional tip but a foundational action in the process. The other items are about gathering information to inform planning and negotiation—finding which malpractice carriers operate in the state helps you arrange coverage, using salary surveys helps set realistic expectations for a new graduate, and data available to AAPA members offers benchmarking and demographic insights. So the licensure application stands out as a mandatory step, not an additional tip.