When most nurse practitioners imagine opening a practice, they think of a standard primary care clinic: several exam rooms, a receptionist, insurance billing, and a full schedule of back-to-back patients. That model works for many, but it’s far from the only option.
Owning your own practice means y...
One of the most common questions I get from other nurse practitioners is:
“Can I start my own private practice in my state?”
The answer depends on where you live. State laws around nurse practitioner (NP) practice authority vary—some states give NPs full independence, while others require a formal...
Burnout is becoming more common in healthcare—and nurse practitioners are feeling it, too. A 2024 Medscape survey found that 37% of NPs reported feeling burned out, and another 28% said they were both burned out and depressed. These aren’t just numbers—they’re real people trying to do meaningful wor...
 You know that feeling when you set a goal so big and exciting you can’t stop thinking about it?
I’ve felt it when I moved away for undergrad.
When I started nursing school.
When I got a clinical rotation at a holistic clinic during NP school.
And again when I signed the leases for BOTH of my office s...
After working in the health and wellness arena since 1992, I’ve observed exactly what it takes to create a holistic lifestyle that allows you to feel passionate, energized, and full of the zest you were born to feel.
Most health & healing strategies focus on one area of living. For example, there a...