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
Dr. Cody Cox became a core faculty member at the University of St. Augustine for Health sciences in the Occupational Therapy program in 2017. She holds clinical experience in the areas of geriatrics, mental health, and student education. She has worked in rehabilitation, acute care, outpatient, and home health settings.
Dr. Cox previously served as an occupational therapy assistant program director at South University in Richmond, Virginia, and Kaplan College in Jacksonville, Florida. She was the occupational therapy assistant program coordinator at Keiser University, West Palm Beach, as well as, core faculty at Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale.
Dr. Cox is registered as an occupational therapist by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
