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. Khan’s specializations include women’s and pelvic health, neuro-rehab, geriatrics and behavioral health. She became a certified Level 1 Low Pressure Fitness therapist utilizing the hypopressive method for pelvic floor dysfunctions, improved diaphragmatic breathing and myofascial mobility. She then completed advanced training in women’s and pelvic health rehabilitation, and focused on treating clients with pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, pregnancy and postpartum, sexual dysfunction, bladder and bowel dysfunction, and surgical prehab and rehab. She completed further training in applied neuroscience and obtained a doctorate in neuro-nutrition to help those with chronic pelvic pain conditions, as changes in diet and lifestyle can make a large difference in health and wellbeing.
Dr. Khan has worked clinically in a variety of settings, including acute care, long-term acute care, skilled nursing facilities, home health, outpatient and teletherapy, with most of her clinical practice focusing on serving individuals throughout the lifespan with neurological impairments and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Additional certifications obtained include brain injury specialist, board certified tele-practice specialist, yoga therapy, LSVT-BIG and nutritional therapy. In addition to teaching, Dr. Khan has developed several continuing education courses, presented at state conferences and is a published author in the health and wellness industry.
