Redefining Nurse Practitioner Readiness and Workforce Alignment

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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 (marcy.ainslie@unh.edu), Tracey Chan (techan@oakland.edu), or Mary Beth Bigley (mbbigley@nonpf.org).

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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 (marcy.ainslie@unh.edu), Tracey Chan (techan@oakland.edu), or Mary Beth Bigley (mbbigley@nonpf.org).

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