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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-.
Medical Encyclopedia: Nurse practitioner (NP) A nurse practitioner (NP) is a nurse with a graduate degree in advanced practice nursing. The NP is allowed to provide a broad range of health care services, which may include: * Taking the patient's history, performing a physical exam, and ordering appropriate laboratory tests and procedures.