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. Khalil Mrabe is an instructor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on the Miami, FL campus. As a professional within the therapy industry, Dr. Mrabe possesses knowledge regarding the delivery of well-rounded, client-centered services to individuals, communities and populations. He has an academic and professional background in education, kinesiology and is a California certified massage therapist and bodyworker.
Through his research, Dr. Mrabe has been a guest speaker and presenter at universities, professional conferences and continuing education platforms for current and future occupational therapy practitioners. He continues to advocate for all forms of social justice endeavors that promote the equitable participation, performance and prosperity of all people within society.
