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
Hill Day
In September, 30 students from the St. Augustine, Florida, campus traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Hill Day. Each participant had the opportunity to visit the offices of their state’s Senate and House representatives, which allowed them to share their messages with an array of nationally elected officials. Nearly all of the students who were unable to make the journey participated virtually by contacting their officials using the AOTA Action Legislation Contact center.
