Because We Can With NP Jeanine
Host of Because We Can with NP Jeanine focuses on inspiring and supporting women as prominent leaders in independent practice in health care. Listen to my podcast where I talk with special guests about creating an inspired career and business relationships you want. New episodes posted biweekly.
Because We Can With NP Jeanine
The Honest Truth Full Scope of Practice of the Nurse Practitioner
In this episode of Because We Can, Jeanine sits down with Dr. Michelle Acorn, CEO of the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO), to talk about leadership, advocacy, and the future of nursing in Ontario.
Michelle opens up about her journey from frontline nursing to senior leadership and how her experience in government and health policy shapes her role today. Together, they dive into:
- The rise of independent nurse practitioner practice in Ontario
- Barriers and pitfalls NPs face and how to overcome them
- How NPs can strategically position themselves for success
- Shifting expectations for nurses entering independent roles
- What the future holds for NPs, from expanded practice areas to potential OHIP billing
Whether you’re a nursing student, practicing NP, or simply curious about how nurse practitioners are transforming health care, this conversation is full of insight, advice, and inspiration.
Tune in to hear Michelle’s vision for the profession and the practical steps NPs can take to keep pushing forward.
