Board of Directors

UAPRN Director at Large - Patrice Little, DNP, FNP-BC - Bio

Dr. Patrice Little is a transformative figure in nurse practitioner (NP) education and practice,
bringing a decade of family NP expertise to the forefront of professional advancement. As the
founder of NP Student® she designed a framework that supports registered nurses (RNs) in
their transition to nurse practitioners (NPs), while overseeing and establishing pivotal
educational and organizational partnerships.
Previously serving as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Campaign for Action, Dr. Little aided state
APRN organizations in policy navigation regarding scope of practice, and worked to eliminate
barriers in nursing education for pre-licensure students.
Her scholarly work includes contributions to "Advanced Practice Nursing Leadership: A Global
Perspective" and "The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Global Applications to Advance Health
Equity," highlighting her dedication to nursing policy.
Her latest publication, "The Starter Guide to Think Like an NP: Everything You Need to Know
Before Applying to NP School" (2024), is a testament to her commitment to educating and
empowering the next generation of NPs with the knowledge and mindset required for success.
During Georgia’s legislative sessions, Dr. Little serves as a content producer for the Emmy
Award-winning Lawmakers’ show demonstrating her transferable communication skills and
talent for making complex policy information understandable to the public. In addition, Dr. Little's
participation in the Healing Politics Campaign School emphasizes her dedication to political
strategy and healthcare advocacy.
As the Director at Large, Dr. Little plans to assist the board in strengthening Georgia APRN's
roles through advocacy, educational excellence, and media strategy. With her extensive
background in policy, research, and media, she comes equipped to lead efforts to unite
academia and practice within the state and beyond.
She holds a DNP degree from Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University, an MSN
from Brenau University, and BS degrees in Biology/Pre-Medicine and Nursing from Georgia
Southwestern State University. She is a member of the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists
(AABJ), the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and the Gwinnett/Forsyth
Chapter of UAPRN.
770-325-5204 drpatrice@npstudent.com