Navigating the Nursing Journey: A Conversation with Patrice Little, DNP, from Registered Nurses to Practitioners and Policy
Dr. Patrice Little, DNP, is a seasoned healthcare leader with over 15 years in nursing. She is the visionary Founder and CEO of NP Student®, the first national membership dedicated exclusively to guiding registered nurses in their transition to nurse practitioners. Contributing to influential academic works, including Advanced Practice Nursing Leadership: A Global Perspective (Springer, 2020) and the forthcoming The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Global Applications to Advance Health Equity (Springer, 2023), Dr. Little cements her status as an authority in healthcare.
In her previous roles, she served as a Senior Policy Advisor for AARP, focusing on healthcare reforms in Georgia for rural and underserved communities, and as a content producer for Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Lawmakers show, offering keen insights into legislative processes.
A self-published author, Dr. Little’s books—”Out of Crazy Born Genius: Reclaim a Life Worth Living after Abuse” and “The Starter Guide to Think Like an NP”—reflect her commitment to empowering individuals through healthcare and education. Holding a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University, she continues to advocate for global, equitable healthcare, inspiring change through her multifaceted contributions.
Connect with Dr. Patrice on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrice-little-dnp-fnp-bc-390403206/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpatricelittle/
Instagram: NP Student Magazine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npstudentmag/
YouTube: NP Student Magazine YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvfyKg6FdbXGS-tKJr0jnMQ
GA Public Broadcasting: Georgia Public Broadcasting https://www.gpb.org/author/patrice-little
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