Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Program

?? Reflecting on a Successful NPEP Consultative Panel Weekend! ?? This past weekend, on March 8th and 9th, we had the privilege of hosting the first part of our NPEP Consultative Panels, where our incredible fellows had the opportunity to present their work and engage with esteemed experts in the field. A huge thank you to our fellows, Marqueta Abraham, Mechell Duran, Michelle Von Der Heyde, Tonya Hensley, Temeka Tunstall, Caroline Kraft, Nancy Walker, Bridget Nkatta and Emmanuelle Dickerson for their dedication, thoughtful presentations, and hard work in preparing for these discussions. Your commitment to learning and contributing to the field is truly inspiring! We are also immensely grateful to our panelists, Wendy Wright, Michelle Lyn, Brian Graves, Jonathan Goldberg, Charlier Donner, and Naomi Myrick for taking the time to share their expertise and insights. Your guidance is invaluable in shaping the next generation of business owners, and we appreciate your support in making this a meaningful learning experience. We hope our fellows gained valuable feedback and perspectives from these sessions, and we look forward to continuing the conversations in Part 2 next weekend! #NPEP #Mentorship #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership #ThankYou #FutureLeaders Wendy Wright DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP Michelle Lyn Brian T. Graves PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC Jonathan Goldberg Charlie Donner Naomi Myrick, PMHNP-BC, MSN, CEO Marqueta A. Dr. Mechell Duran, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES, NBC-HWC, LCCE, DipACLM, CBS Tonya Hensley, DNP Temeka Tunstall, DNP Dr. Bridget Nkatta, DNP FNP-BC Emmanuelle Dickerson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Duet Duke Health Johnson & Johnson

?? Reflecting on a Successful NPEP Consultative Panel Weekend! ?? This past weekend, on March 8th and 9th, we had the privilege of hosting the first part of our NPEP Consultative Panels, where our incredible fellows had the opportunity to present their work and engage with esteemed experts in the field. A huge thank you to our fellows, Marqueta Abraham, Mechell Duran, Michelle Von Der Heyde, Tonya Hensley, Temeka Tunstall, Caroline Kraft, Nancy Walker, Bridget Nkatta and Emmanuelle Dickerson for their dedication, thoughtful presentations, and hard work in preparing for these discussions. Your commitment to learning and contributing to the field is truly inspiring! We are also immensely grateful to our panelists, Wendy Wright, Michelle Lyn, Brian Graves, Jonathan Goldberg, Charlier Donner, and Naomi Myrick for taking the time to share their expertise and insights. Your guidance is invaluable in shaping the next generation of business owners, and we appreciate your support in making this a meaningful learning experience. We hope our fellows gained valuable feedback and perspectives from these sessions, and we look forward to continuing the conversations in Part 2 next weekend! #NPEP #Mentorship #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership #ThankYou #FutureLeaders Wendy Wright DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP Michelle Lyn Brian T. Graves PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC Jonathan Goldberg Charlie Donner Naomi Myrick, PMHNP-BC, MSN, CEO Marqueta A. Dr. Mechell Duran, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES, NBC-HWC, LCCE, DipACLM, CBS Tonya Hensley, DNP Temeka Tunstall, DNP Dr. Bridget Nkatta, DNP FNP-BC Emmanuelle Dickerson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Duet Duke Health Johnson & Johnson

? Celebrating Women’s History Month at Duke NPEP! ? This month, we honor the incredible contributions of women who have shaped history, advanced healthcare, and continue to break barriers in education, research, and leadership. At Duke NPEP, we are proud to support and uplift women in our programs, recognizing their dedication to excellence and impact in their fields. Join us in celebrating the achievements of women past and present—and in inspiring the next generation of leaders! ?? #WomensHistoryMonth #DukeNPEP #WomenInLeadership #EmpowerHer

? Reflecting on a wonderful webinar! ? On February 12th, our program hosted a webinar session titled: "Starting an NP Practice on a Budget". We had the pleasure of having senior leadership from Duet help our fellows explore what it takes to start a practice on a budget. Our speakers shared invaluable insights and real-life experiences, making it an inspiring and educational session for all who attended. THANK YOU to our facilitators, Jonathan Golderberg, Dr. Efrat LaMandre, and Dr. Wendy Wright for sharing their expertise with our fellows, and thank you to our fellows for engaging and committing to this entrepreneurship journey. #NursePractitioner #enterpreneurship #leadership #Webinar #NPsLead #DukeNPEP #HealthcareInnovation Jonathan Goldberg Efrat LaMandre, FNP, PHD, Speaker Wendy Wright DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP Duke Health Johnson & Johnson Duet Anh N. Tran

Join us in recognizing Black History Month —a time to honor the rich history, contributions, and resilience of Black and African American communities. By embracing diversity in ideas, experiences and background, we strengthen our ability to create a more inclusive and impactful future together. #blackhistorymonth #diversity #inclusion #healthcare #bettertogether Anh N. Tran Adriana Green

Yesterday, two of our fellows facilitated a workshop on "Adding VA Disability Exams to Your Practice." Kudos to our fellows for sharing their expertise during this workshop hosted by Barbara Phillip's NPBO. To learn more about NPBO, visit www.npbusiness.org Anh N. Tran Barbara C. Phillips, NP, FAANP Rachel Raven Natasha Andrews

Day 2 of our NPEP winter web-conference left me feeling energized and inspired! We explored challenging but essential topics, reinforcing the importance of our work in achieving health equity. We delved into crucial conversations about health equity and its implications for our patients and communities. A special thank you to Dr. Leigh-Anne Royster for guiding us through the complexities of implicit bias and our role in addressing it. Destry Taylor and Stephanie Martinez shared invaluable strategies for inclusive patient engagement and care, while Charita McCollers and Dr. Mina Silberberg offered powerful insights into supporting individuals experiencing homelessness beyond traditional medical care. Grateful for our expert facilitators empowering our fellows to become compassionate healthcare providers for all, especially vulnerable populations. #healthequity #implicitbias #healthcare #communityhealth #NPEntrepreneur #NursePractitioners #VulnerablePopulations #ContinuingEducation Anh N. Tran Adriana Green Leigh-Anne Royster, MPA PhD Destry Taylor Stephanie Martinez Charita McCollers, MSW, LCSW Mina Silberberg Duke Health Radical ?? Healing

What an incredible start to our web-conference! Today, our esteemed fellows delved deep into critical topics to enhance their ability to serve vulnerable populations. Dr. Irene Bean guided us through the rewards and challenges of operating an integrated practice, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and patient-centered care. Dr. Susan Catchings expertly discussed appropriate components to determine E&M level for outpatient visits, ensuring our fellows can effectively code and bill for their services. Dr. Lawrence Greenblatt provided invaluable insights into the Landscape of the Opioid Epidemic, equipping our fellows with the knowledge to address this pressing public health crisis. We are incredibly grateful to our esteemed facilitators for their expertise and dedication. This program is empowering our fellows to become highly skilled and compassionate healthcare providers who can make a significant impact on the lives of those in need. #NPEntrepreneur #NursePractitioners #Healthcare #VulnerablePopulations #OpioidEpidemic #IntegratedPractice #EMCoding #ContinuingEducation #HealthcareInnovation Anh N. Tran Jorge Leon Adriana Green Dr. Irene Bean, DNP, FNP, PMHNP, FAAN, FAANP, FNAP Susan Catchings Lawrence Greenblatt

? Reflecting on an incredible event! ? On January 8th, our program hosted a webinar panel session titled: "Managing and Operating a Clinic" This virtual event brought together healthcare professionals to explore what it takes to successfully manage and operate a clinic. Our panelists shared invaluable insights and real-life experiences, making it an inspiring and educational session for all who attended. A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing panelists for their contributions and expertise: Diane Davis and Virgil Mosu of the Duke Division of Community Health Clinics and Destry Taylor and Stephanie Martinez of Radical Healing. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event a success! Let’s continue empowering healthcare leaders and innovators to make a lasting impact in their communities. #HealthcareLeadership #ClinicManagement #NursePractitioner #Webinar #DukeNPEP #HealthcareInnovation #Leadership Anh N. Tran Adriana Green Duke Health Johnson & Johnson Radical ?? Healing

??? Happy New Year from the Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Program! ??? As we step into 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible Nurse Practitioners who are driving change, advancing health equity, and making an impact in their communities. This year, let’s continue to innovate, lead, and advocate for accessible, equitable healthcare for all. Thank you for being part of our journey – we can’t wait to see what our NPs will accomplish this year. ?? #HappyNewYear #NursePractitioners #NPStrong #HealthcareLeadership #HealthEquity Anh N. Tran Jorge Leon Duke Health Johnson & Johnson