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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 practitioner (NP) A nurse practitioner (NP) is a nurse with a graduate degree in advanced practice nursing. This type of provider may also be referred to as an ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) or APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse). Types of health care providers is a related topic.