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
BACKGROUND
Dr. Layne became a full-time instructor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in 2016. He currently is involved in teaching anatomy, biomechanics, and modalities at the St. Augustine, FL campus. Prior to joining the university in 2015 as a contributing faculty member, he worked as a physical therapist in both the outpatient orthopedic and home health settings. He obtained the Manual Therapy Certification (MTC) through the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2001, and is also a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 2 Certified Medical Professional.
Hobbies include golf and spending time with his wife and 2 children.
