The Powerful Impact of Nurse Practitioners with guests, Ruth Kleipell and April Kapu and our host, Dr. Lisa Beasley
November 5, 2025
In this episode, Dr. Lisa Beasley is joined by Nurse Practitioners Ruth Kleipell and April Kapu. Together, the three NPs discuss their roles, the impact of nurse practitioners' work on patient outcomes, and the importance of research in demonstrating the value of nurse practitioners in healthcare. They explore the challenges faced by nurse practitioners, including provider shortages and the need for full practice authority, while emphasizing the importance of listening to patients and connecting them with necessary resources. The conversation also highlights the need for ongoing research to address gaps in understanding nurse practitioner outcomes and the importance of advocating for the profession.
Key Takeaways for Season 4, Episode 10
Nurse practitioners provide high-quality care comparable to other healthcare providers.
Research shows that nurse practitioners improve patient satisfaction and access to care.
The role of nurse practitioners has evolved significantly since its inception.
Nurse practitioners are essential in addressing provider shortages, especially in rural areas.
Full practice authority allows nurse practitioners to practice to the full extent of their training.
There is a need to modernize laws governing nurse practitioners' practice.
Nurse practitioners excel in coordinating care and connecting patients to resources.
Listening to patients is a key strength of nurse practitioners.
Ongoing research is needed to explore new models of care and telehealth.
Advocating for the nurse practitioner workforce is crucial for improving healthcare outcomes.
Nurse practitioners provide high-quality care comparable to other healthcare providers.
Research shows that nurse practitioners improve patient satisfaction and access to care.
The role of nurse practitioners has evolved significantly since its inception.
Nurse practitioners are essential in addressing provider shortages, especially in rural areas.
Full practice authority allows nurse practitioners to practice to the full extent of their training.
There is a need to modernize laws governing nurse practitioners' practice.
Nurse practitioners excel in coordinating care and connecting patients to resources.
Listening to patients is a key strength of nurse practitioners.
Ongoing research is needed to explore new models of care and telehealth.
Advocating for the nurse practitioner workforce is crucial for improving healthcare outcomes.