Healthcare is a broad field with all kinds of opportunities at many different levels. As you move through your career you might find yourself wondering at some point where an advanced degree could take you. Nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) hold an important place in the healthcare system. read more
Physician assistants, like nurse practitioners, can take on a fair amount of responsibility, but only under the direct supervision of an attending physician. That means that if you were to become a physician assistant, you would be unable to run your own practice. read more
Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA) are advanced healthcare professionals found in many health organizations. At first glance, determining the differences between the occupations might not be clear. read more
Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Differences. One of the main differences between the two professions can be seen in the different ways they approach patient care, and the training they receive around the different practice models used to prepare them for clinical practice. read more