Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are advanced healthcare practitioners with similar responsibilities, such as diagnosing illnesses and prescribing medications. However, their training and paths toward certification differ in significant ways. This blog post unpacks the key differences between NPs and PAs to help you determine which career path best aligns with your goals. What Is a Nurse Practitioner? A nurse practitioner (NP) is a licensed clinician who provides comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. An NP can work in virtually any healthcare setting, diagnosing patient conditions and prescribing medications. As of October 2022, nurse practitioners have full practice authority in 27 states, meaning that they can practice Read more
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Mr. John Hoey
Board Chair. President and CEO the Y of Central Maryland. Formerly, President Progressus Therapy
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Governance Committee
Chair: Mr. Damon Conway
Partner, Altas Partners
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Ms. Donna Dorsey, MS, RN, FAAN
Executive Director, State Board of Nursing Maryland and President, National Council of State Boards of Nursing
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Mr. John Hoey
Board Chair. President and CEO the Y of Central Maryland. Formerly, President Progressus Therapy
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President of Claremont Lincoln University
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Dr. Melanie Storms, Psy.D.
VP St. Leo Worldwide at St. Leo University. Former VP College of Health Sciences and College of Behavior Sciences, Walden University
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West Coast Regional Manager, WorkStrategies
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Partner, Altas Partners
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Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Baptist Health South Florida. Chief Executive Officer, Baptist Health Enterprises
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Partner and Chief Operations Officer, Altas Partners
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Chair: Mr. John Hoey
President and CEO the Y of Central Maryland. Formerly, President Progressus Therapy
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Ms. Ana Lopez-Blazquez
Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Baptist Health South Florida. Chief Executive Officer, Baptist Health Enterprises
Mr. Damon Conway
Partner, Altas Partners
