Goal of OT is to help patients learn, regain or maintain functional skills needed for daily activities. Physical Therapist Licensed. Goal of PT is to keep patients mobile, relieve pain and improve functioning. LPN's and RN's differ in educational background, with RN education being more extensive. Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurse Midwife, Nurse Practitioner.
Many states allow for varying degrees of prescriptive privilege and independent practice.
NP's can usually be found in outpatient clinics and long term care facilities, CNS's are usually based in inpatient care or provide care to select groups, such as with a population in a skilled facility. Physician's Assistant Licensed. PA's are educated to diagnose health care problems and develop and execute interventions. Many states allow prescriptive privilege. May work in either inpatient, outpatient or long term care settings.