Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant: Key Differences
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a licensed clinician who provides comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. A physician assistant (PA) is an advanced practice provider with an MSPAS degree who is licensed to provide many of the same clinical services as physicians when working in primary care settings.
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