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
Austin Campus Tour
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Visit our Austin campus for a specially designed, student-led tour and learn why USAHS is the leading graduate healthcare institution specializing in interprofessional collaboration with dedicated faculty-practitioners. Campus tours include visiting the classrooms and touring of our state-of-the-art labs featuring technology such the Center for Innovative Clinical Practice, ADL Simulation Lab, 3D Printers, Anatomage Tables, Double Robot and BTE PrimusRS. After your campus tour, you’ll meet with an Enrollment advisor to guide you through the application process and answer any questions you may have. Tours are held every Monday and Friday (with the exception of major holidays) or can be customized to your needs – just reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you on campus!
