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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-.
Both Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) work closely with patients to monitor their health and provide care for acute and chronic illnesses.However, the work environments and responsibilities bestowed upon these different types of nurses can be quite different.egistered Nurses need, at minimum, an Associateâs Degree in nursing while Nurse Practitioners need at least a Masterâs Degree. Even for hospitals and other employers that require RNs have at least a Bachelorâs Degree, that still means fewer years of education and more time for working and earning.