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PAs are licensed by the state. medical licensing board, the PA-specific component of the. medical board, or a separate PA board. 11 All states and the. District of Columbia require PAs to pass the Physician. Assistant National Certification Examination adminis-.
Nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are healthcare workers who typically work under the supervision of licensed physicians. However, different specialties are available within these professions, and the roles of NPs and PAs are governed by varying state laws.urse Practitioner Overview. Nurse practitioners are registered nurses who have gone on to earn a master's or doctorate degree in a specialty area of nursing, such as adult practice, family practice, pediatrics or women's health.