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. Meredith Parry became a member of our Online Contributing Faculty for the Master of Health Science, Master of Health Administration and Doctorate of Education Programs after completing her Doctorate of Education at the University of St. Augustine in June of 2017.
Prior to joining the university, Dr. Parry worked as a Head Athletic Trainer for Division II intercollegiate athletics, clinical outreach services for youth sports programs, and as an educator of professional athletic training degree programs.
Dr. Parry is a member of the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
She possesses a strong passion for health, wellness, and fitness and promotes this passion as a volunteer fitness instructor within her community.
Dr. Parry takes pride to bringing her knowledge and expertise as a USAHS alumni to the virtual classroom. Her ongoing research efforts are focused on discovering best practice strategies for integrated learning, community collaboration, and interprofessional education.
