Redefining Nurse Practitioner Readiness and Workforce Alignment

In this episode, Marcy Ainslie, EdD, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, Assistant Professor of Nursing, UNH Nursing & Dr. Tracey Chan PhD, ANP-BC, FAANP, Assistant Professor, Interim Nurse Practitioner Program Director, Oakland University School of Nursing, Rochester, MI, discuss reducing variability in NP education and improving workforce alignment through clearer population-based preparation models. They share practical strategies to enhance hiring, onboarding, and patient safety across health systems.Ainslie, M., Chan, T., & Bigley, M. B. (2025). Defining Population-Specific Nurse Practitioner Educational Parameters. Nurse educator, 50(5), 242–246. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001884"For questions or comments, feel free to contact: Marcy Ainslie ([email protected]), Tracey Chan ([email protected]), or Mary Beth Bigley ([email protected]).