Laura Starrh

The NP Advocate

Health EN ↓ 3 episodes

The NP Advocate podcast dives deep into the personal experiences of Nurse Practitioners, highlighting the realities of their current practice and the often-significant institutional, state, or federal barriers they face. Each episode centers on compelling individual stories, revealing how NPs are actively advocating for themselves to dismantle these obstacles. By sharing these journeys, we illustrate not only the profound importance of professional self-advocacy but also the direct positive impact it has on patient care and the future of advanced practice nursing.

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Laura Starrh

Episodes

Robyn Lao, we are going to be brave 31.01.2026 41:12

Robyn Lao, a pediatric acute care NP, walks us through her legislative journey, working with the Asthma and Food Allergy Foundation of America and her own daughter, Addie, to get SB 68 passed in California in 2025. Her bravery and perseverance were a critical part of getting critical protections in place for people with food allergies. She describes how her work with the National Association and P...

Kelly Straight, Hidden Barriers to Care in Residential Care Facilities 28.12.2025 51:44

Kelly opens up about the hidden world of geriatric care in Residential Care Facilities for Elders (RCFEs), where she provides critical medical attention to patients who would otherwise fall through the cracks. From navigating the daily challenges of "hospital avoidance" to wrestling with the bureaucratic maze of death certificates, soon to be partially addressed by AB 583. Kelly reveals the real-w...

Rubi Alva de Hickson, Enfermera Practicante Avanzada 29.11.2025 45:56

Rubi talks about her advocacy journey and her work establishing the Spanish language translation of Nurse Practitioner