Kate Smith, RN, BSN
Kate Smith is a registered nurse with extensive experience caring for patients in urban emergency departments, private practices, in-home hospice settings, and on cruise ships around the world. She is also a writer who is passionate about the medical field, and endeavors to approach topics in ways that give readers a new perspective.
Bachelor of Science, nursing, Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts, political studies, Gordon College
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A state-by-state breakdown of nurse practitioner practice authority laws
What you need to know about how your state defines and regulates nurse practitioners.
Patient education: Why patient education matters and how it improves outcomes
Here are the top 5 reasons patient education matters for your practice — plus 7 patient education examples to support engagement and improve outcomes.
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Optimize operations with the best habits for practice financial health.
Why employee retention is key to optimizing practice operations
Improving employee retention is a key to optimizing operations across cost efficiency, care delivery, and practice success.
How to create patient experience surveys to improve your practice
Gather feedback and insights with a patient experience survey — here’s how.
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Nurse practitioners have a vital role in the future of healthcare. Here are 3 ways that NPs are at the forefront of innovation in patient care.
Everything you need to know about the CAHPS survey
Learn about the CAHPS survey and how it can help you evaluate your patients’ experience.
New COVID-19 boosters are coming — here’s what you need to know
The FDA has approved new COVID-19 booster vaccines to target the XBB.1.5 variant — but how successful they’ll be depends on effective communication from providers.
How to use social media influencers to help boost your medical practice
Learn about social media marketing for medical practices and how you can partner with influencers to boost patient engagement and practice growth.
New medical practice checklist: Here’s how to get started
Make starting a medical practice easier with this checklist.
How to recruit and hire for your new medical practice
Wondering about physician recruitment best practices? Here’s what you need to know to recruit, hire, and retain staff for your new medical practice.
Medical clinic office equipment: A checklist for your practice
The right medical office equipment can help you enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resources. Use this checklist to get started.
10 strategies to improve healthcare staff retention for your practice
Here’s how to reduce turnover, avoid the associated expenses, and build and maintain a strong team at your medical practice.
Starting a medical practice? Consider these permits
Getting ready to open your own medical practice? Find out if applying for the following permits should be on your to-do list.
Using technology to provide quality patient care at your new practice
Here’s what you need to know to make patient care technology work for you, your patients, and your practice.
5 steps to successfully onboard new employees at your medical practice
Better healthcare onboarding is an important part of practice management. Here’s how to do it correctly.
Securing funding for a new medical practice
One of the first steps in opening a practice is funding it. Here’s what you need to know about getting healthcare practice loans.
Licenses you need to start your own medical practice
Here’s how to ensure you have the necessary licenses and credentials you need when starting your own practice — and that you don’t overlook any part of the process.
Who are the first 5 people I need to hire at my new medical practice?
Finding the right team is a key part of building and sustaining any business, especially an independent practice. Here’s who to hire first — and how to identify qualified candidates.
How to start a new medical practice: The definitive guide
If you’re considering opening a practice and want step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process, you’ve found the right resource.
The ultimate guide to medical practice social media in 2025
Wondering where to start with medical practice social media? Here’s how to choose a platform, create great content, and find your audience.
Steal these medical practice social media tips
Execute a winning growth strategy with these 7 medical practice social media tips.
Why patients demand flexibility from their healthcare provider
Flexibility in healthcare matters to patients. Here’s how to increase your flexibility — not your workload.
How to use social media for your medical practice
Here’s how to create and implement a social media marketing strategy that grows your practice and empowers your patients.
5 healthcare providers who have nailed social media
These providers know how to attract patients with social media and keep them engaged.