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. Precious Osuoha is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette earning a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Exercise Science. She attended the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where she earned a Master of Occupational Therapy degree. Dr. Osuoha received her PhD of Occupational Therapy in 2017 from Texas Woman’s University. Dr. Osuoha has over ten years of experience in various areas of practice with a main focus and passion in adult neurorehabilitation in the areas of cerebral vascular injuries, traumatic brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases specifically dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Osuoha is an active member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA). She is also a member of the AOTA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force.
Dr. Osuoha has three years of experience in academia. Dr. Osuoha has experience teaching Adult Neuromuscular Dysfunction, Biomechanics, and Adult Service Delivery. She has been a Certified Fieldwork Educator since 2016. Her research interests include dementia specifically caregiver burden/improving satisfaction with caregiving and stroke/traumatic brain injury rehabilitation.
