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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RSVP for a Spring 2022 On-Campus Information Session
This Spring, join us for one of our On-Campus Information Sessions and learn more about the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and our graduate health Read more
On-Campus Tours Have Resumed—Book Yours Today!
We’re excited to announce that our in-person tours have resumed! Come visit campus, meet students, and explore our state-of-the-art facilities for yourself. While you’re in Read more
Celebrating the 2021 Board Excellence Award Recipients
The Board of Directors of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is committed to identifying and recognizing excellence among our faculty, staff and Read more
Fall 2021 On-Campus Information Sessions
This Fall, join us for one of our On-Campus Information Sessions and learn more about the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and our graduate health Read more
Faculty Demo Our Sim Lab to Welsh Education Officials
As a thought leader in simulation for healthcare education, USAHS was recently invited to demonstrate our simulation technology and best practices to members of the Welsh Read more
OT GRE requirement suspended for the Spring and Summer 2022 terms
USAHS is happy to announce a change in our admissions policy for our occupational therapy programs: We are no longer requiring that incoming OT students take the GRE Read more
