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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

Rock Steady Program at the Pro Bono Clinic

In a pro bono clinic based on our Miami campus, USAHS students are helping people with Parkinson’s disease improve their balance, coordination, and quality of life. Guided by faculty, Doctor of Physical Therapy students plan and lead virtual classes in Rock Steady Boxing, a non-contact, boxing-based fitness curriculum.