Two PA Friends, Two Test-Taking Styles

PANRE or PANRE-LA?

Ashley Nordan, MHPE, MSCR, MPAP, PA-C, and Jamie Harding, MPAP, PA-C, have been best friends since their days as students at Campbell University’s PA Program, class of 2013.

Today, they are colleagues in the same university, where it’s not uncommon for them to come to work dressed alike. In addition to spending time together, they both have a deep commitment to the PA profession and each other’s success.

However, when it comes to taking their recertification exams – they are worlds apart.

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NCCPA Joins Unified Effort to Protect PA Education Pipeline and Preserve Patient Access to Care

12.17.2025 • NCCPA, alongside the AAPA, PAEA and ARC-PA, oppose proposed changes by the U.S. Department of Education that would restrict the classification of “professional degree.” The coalition urges PAs to support advocacy efforts by signing a petition and contacting elected officials to protect PA education and health care access.

PA Perspectives in Psychiatry Podcast with PArtners in Mental Health Initiative

12.12.2025 • Curious about PA practice in psychiatry? Board Certified PAs Todd Allen, MBA, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry and James “Jay” Somers, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, shared their practice experiences in psychiatry in a two-episode podcast with PA Insights powered by NCCPA.

Celebrating 200 Grants & Counting

12.10.2025 • The nccPA Health Foundation reached a milestone, funding its 200th and 201st grants for PA-led mental health and pipeline projects. Meet the recipients and be inspired to apply for $2,500 funding that can make a difference in your community.