Friends of NPACE Podcast

Season 4 Episode 1: Introducing a new partnership, The ADA & NPACE

In the premiere episode of Season 4 of the Friends of NPACE Podcast, join me, Terri Schmidt, as we dive into an exciting new partnership between the American Diabetes Ass

Season 3 Episode 25: History, Future, & Review of the NP Profession

In this season 3 finale NPACE COO Josh Plotkin is joined by Nurse practitioners Bob Smithing & Maddy Wiley to discuss the NP profession. They go over their introduction t

Season 3 Episode 24: NPACE 2027 Event Release Preview!

In this exciting episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast, I sit down with our Executive Director, Terri Schmidt, to unveil the highlights of our upcoming 2027 events. We

Season 3 Episode 23: The Transition Home: Understanding Veterans Mental Health After military Service

Leaving the military is often framed as the end of the hard part, but for many service members the transition home is where the real struggle begins. This conversation ex

Season 3 Episode 22: It's More Complicated Than "Just Leave": Caring for Patients Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is far more common than many clinicians realize; it often presents ways that don't fit the stereotypes. In this episode of the Friends of

Season 3 Episode 21: Differences & Similarities Between PAs & NPs

In this episode Lisa Mathis and Alyssa Proctor discussed the differences and similarities between physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs), highlighting e

Season 3 Episode 20: The Heart of Healthcare: Why We Stay, Why We Leave, and Finding Purpose Again

In this episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast hear NPACE Executive Director Dr. Terri Schmitt and NPACE ANCC Program Director Lisa Mathis get real with APPs to let them

Season 3 Episode 19: APP Entrepreneur Miniseries: Financial Planning for the APP

In this episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast Host Josh Plotkin is joined by Frank Randall of Medpro financials to discuss how APP's can implement strategies and plans

Season 3 Episode 18: APP Education Miniseries: Securing Your Clinical Future

In Dear Future APP mini-series episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast, if you are a preceptor of students the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF)

Season 3 Episode 17: Break the Cycle: Early Moves That Prevent Chronic MSK Pain

In this insightful episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast, we delve into essential strategies for preventing chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain. Host Teri speaks with Dr

Season 3 Episode 16: APP Education Miniseries (Dear Future APP: What You Need to Know – A Friends of NPACE Miniseries): Think Like a Clinician: Patient Assessment with EG Prep

In this episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast, we dive into the crucial topic of patient assessment with Dr. Efrat Lamandre, an expert in advanced practice provider edu

Season 3 Episode 15: APP Education Miniseries (Dear Future APP: What You Need to Know – A Friends of NPACE Miniseries): If I Could Start Again: Advice to My NP Student Self Part 2

In this episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast we continue our conversation with an incredible group of leaders in NP practice and education — individuals who have shape

Season 3 Episode 14: APP Education Miniseries (Dear Future APP: What You Need to Know – A Friends of NPACE Miniseries): If I Could Start Again: Advice to My NP Student Self

In this episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast we are joined by an incredible group of leaders in NP practice and education — individuals who have shaped programs, mento

Season 3 Episode 13: APP Education Miniseries (Dear Future APP: What You Need to Know – A Friends of NPACE Miniseries): Myths, Metrics, and Mastering the NP Boards: FNP & AGNP Exam Prep Essentials

In this episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast, we delve into the essentials of preparing for the FNP and AGNP boards as part of our APP Education Miniseries. Join me, T

Season 3 Episode 12: Discussing Pain Management with NPACE Partner – Haleon

In this episode of the Friends of NPACE podcast we are joined by Haleon, the presenting sponsor of the Friends of NPACE Podcast! In this episode, Orthopedic Nurse Practit

Season 3 Episode 11: Healthcare in Motion: The Story Behind a Mobile Pediatric Clinic or Sick Day? We’ll Come to Play! – Pediatrics in motion.

In this unique and riveting season 3 episode, Join the Friends of NPACE team and APP Melissa Carter describes her mobile pediatric clinic and how she went from leadership

Season 3 Episode 10: Menopause, Debunked: Real Talk for Midlife Women and Their Clinicians

In this episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast host Terri Schmitt talks with menopause expert nurse practitioner Sarah Nadarajah WHNP-BC, MSCP, to dispel some misconcept

Season 3 Episode 9: What's on the Horizon: 2026 NPACE Update

In this Friends of NPACE podcast episode, NPACE Executive Director Terri Schmitt & COO Josh Plotkin discuss all the exciting 2026 events on the horizon and more! We are

Season 3 Episode 8: Sticking with It: Acupuncture’s Role in Pain Care

In this episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast, I’m excited to welcome back Dr. Heather Jackson, a renowned expert in acupuncture and pain management. We dive into the v

Season 3 Episode 7: Beyond Charting: How NP Authors Move Practice to Pages – an NPACE Partnership live author podcast!

In this live episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast Springer Publishing authors and clinicians Dr. Mimi Secor DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN and Dr. Karen Myrick DNP, APRN, FN